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Caltrain is electrifying its entire system, with some funding from the state TIRCP. Photo: SAMCEDA

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California Grants Billions for Transit Projects

By Melanie Curry | Feb 1, 2023 | No Comments

Cuts proposed to the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program by Governor Newsom would affect future funding cycles, if they happen. Meanwhile, $3.68 billion will be awarded in 2023.

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Eyes on the Station: BART Celebrates 19th Street Modernization

By Roger Rudick | Jan 24, 2023 | No Comments

If you're wondering where the money goes when you vote for a BART measure, as you did in 2016, here's an example

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Open Letter: Bay Area Advocate Wants Planners for Second Transbay Crossing to do Better

By Gerald Cauthen | Jan 19, 2023 | No Comments

If things go like the Transbay Terminal and the Central Subway, how many people reading this will be alive by the time a second Transbay tube is completed?

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Commentary: Our Failure to Invest in Trains Leaves Us Vulnerable

By Roger Rudick | Jan 5, 2023 | No Comments

Our transportation system is anything but resilient.

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Metro Anticipates Approving 57/60 Freeway Widening in January, Ahead of Voter-Approved Schedule

By Joe Linton | Dec 20, 2022 | No Comments

In January, the Metro board will vote on moving forward with Metro's 57/60 Freeway expansion megaproject, located in the east L.A. County city of Diamond Bar

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US Passenger Rail Is Struggling But Advocates Remain Hopeful

By John Besche | Dec 5, 2022 | No Comments

Here are three core reasons why Amtrak routes are having a hard time — and some signs of hope.

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