Rail
BART Launches Open Payments
Starting Wednesday, it will be possible to open BART's fare gates with the tap of a credit or debit card. But advocates want to know when the rest of the Bay Area's disparate transit systems will get on board.
Good Times and Good Signs in Santa Rosa
Advocates take a walking tour of the new wayfinding between the Santa Rosa SMART train station and the bus Transit Mall.
Four Policies Progressives Are Backing for the Next Big Transportation Bill
Progressives are refusing to water down their ambitions in the face of a deeply divided Washington.
Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment?
We brought in an expert to unpack some of the biggest rail headlines of the day — and a few you might have missed.
Caltrain Electrification Boosted Ridership 76 Percent in June
This is the wildly successful component of the HSR project Trump's minions tried to kill during his first term.
Eyes on the Street: Metro Demolition Makes Way for Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Metro is demolishing industrial buildings in order to extend tracks over the 101 Freeway. The Link US project will greatly increase the capacity and efficiency of Union Station.
Brightline’s Shocking Safety Numbers in Florida Are Part of a Bigger Problem: Rail Advocates
A story about Florida's "killer train" has rail advocates rattled — and pushing for a wider set of solutions.
Trump and Duffy Continue Assault on California and the Environment, Officially Cancel Federal Funding for High-Speed Rail
“Canceling these grants without cause isn’t just wrong — it’s illegal,” said CAHSRA CEO Ian Choudri.
Bay Area Transit is Not Out of the Woods
Sacramento gave BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit, and others a lifeline, but the struggle to keep the trains and buses running is far from over.
