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U.C. Berkeley Abandoning Bay Pass
Conflict between union and the University of California Berkeley to throw 12,000 student-workers off "Bay Pass" pilot
July 10, 2023
Baltimore Activists Want the Red Line — But the ‘Right’ Red Line
“When you find structural racism you've got to make structural change,” said one activist.
John Besche
June 30, 2023
Op-ed: Want Riders? Then Run Frequent Service
And run trains and buses early in the morning and late at night. In other words, it's about the operations.
Ron Kilcoyne
June 27, 2023
‘Urban Doom Loop’? This Planner Says Cities Ain’t Dead Yet
“For both the nation’s leading metros and for the country as a whole, the stakes of getting this right are enormous.”
John Besche
June 27, 2023
‘Citizens Academies’ for Transit Riders Teach Self-Advocacy
Courses offered by advocacy groups can help public transit riders, enthusiasts, and community stakeholders understand their local transportation systems and power structures.
Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
June 21, 2023
Can ‘Personal Rapid Transit’ Really Replace Buses and Trains?
Is a shared autonomous vehicle on a dedicated track really the same as public transportation? San Jose thinks so — and officials are about to bet big on it.
Kea Wilson
June 20, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Washington State Legislative Roundup
But this conversation isn't just about Washington, oh no. The issues raised are playing out nationally.
June 15, 2023
Notes from Switzerland: Transit Fare Integration is Key to Success
Seamless Bay Area's Ian Griffiths just got a tour of what is almost inarguably the world's best transit and intercity rail system. Streetsblog is happy to share his observations with readers.
June 14, 2023
Hope for Bay Area Transit as State Budget Deal Reached
It's not 100 percent guaranteed yet, but a last-minute deal seems to have restored billions in transit funding that will allow BART, Muni, AC Transit and other agencies to maintain services
June 13, 2023
L.A. Metro Fare Capping Starts July 1
Metro transit passes are going away after this month, but it's actually a good thing
June 7, 2023
