Rail
Streetsblog California
Metro Board to Vote on Vermont Transit Environmental Studies
Proposals include center-running BRT and rail
April 24, 2019
General Manager Grace Crunican Leaving BART
What will it mean for the Bay Area's rapid transit system?
April 12, 2019
Rail Update: HSR and Caltrain
HSR issues $600 million in bonds, plus Caltrain progress report on electrification
March 28, 2019
Eyes in the Cab: A Ride-Along with a BART Operator
To celebrate transit driver appreciation day, Streetsblog takes a run with a BART operator
March 19, 2019
High-Speed Damage Control Begins
California High-speed Rail Authority assures feds that, despite the bogus headlines, the Governor did not cancel the project
March 6, 2019
Metro Expected to Approve Final Purple Line Subway Section 3 Contract this Week
The 2.6-mile Section 3 of the Westside Purple Line subway extension is expected to cost $3.2 billion and be completed in 2026
February 28, 2019
Faculty Members Criticize Duke University’s Move to Kill Light Rail
Duke University's objections might sink a $3.3-billion light rail plan for Durham. It flies in the face of the University's stated climate convictions, says professor Drew Shindell.
February 28, 2019
Editorial: Muni Needs Signal Preemption
As long as the city refuses to give trains the right of way, Muni will be slow and unreliable
February 25, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Riders Line Up for ‘New Blue’ Express Shuttle Bus
The southern half of the Blue Line is currently closed for refurbishment. Replacement express bus service is standing room only.
February 22, 2019
SPUR Talk: How to Run a Railroad
Highlights from a conversation with BART director Grace Crunican
February 22, 2019