BART says Measure RR will fund full replacement of aging escalators, bringing new warrantied units to downtown Market Street stations and aiming to cut frequent outages.

Holiday crowds have choked Alpine County's tiny roads and SNO‑Parks, prompting supervisors to consider patrols, permits and steep fines.

Waymo says it built a Genie 3–backed 'World Model' to generate camera and lidar simulations for rare‑event training, a move the company says will speed its robotaxi expansion.

A crash in the Caldecott Tunnel's right bore snarled eastbound Highway 24, backing traffic to Broadway and delaying the Oakland‑Orinda commute.

Oakland’s proposal to move parking enforcement from OakDOT to Finance has drawn swift pushback from staff, advocates and business groups ahead of a Feb. 10 committee hearing. The debate pits revenue collection against curb-management strategy.

Caltrans published the Vision 980 Phase 1 final report on Feb. 6, 2026, compiling technical analysis and community input on remaking the I‑980 corridor in Oakland. The study now moves toward a 2026 feasibility phase.

BART’s posted packet shows a $264M Phase 2 target and roughly 1,170 full‑time positions flagged for reduction across operations and maintenance. The numbers are preliminary and will be vetted in board hearings.

New research and route forecasts show increases in clear‑air turbulence on West Coast–Hawaii flights, raising safety and comfort concerns for travelers.

Muni trains slowed between Forest Hill and Church after reports of intruders in the tunnel prompted a safety sweep. SFMTA posted an alert and warned riders to expect delays.

Mayor Matt Mahan says he voted to enable a Bay Area transit district so voters could weigh a 2026 funding measure, but he says he hasn't decided. The move keeps the option alive as agencies warn of deep cuts.

BART credits a braking fix and ending wet‑weather slow orders for recent on‑time gains; the agency says a Sept–Dec update is due later this month.

Rep. Lateefah Simon’s RIDER Safety Act would let transit agencies use federal crime‑prevention grants to pay unarmed ‘ambassadors’ and crisis‑intervention staff on BART and bus lines.

BART activated free Wi‑Fi at five busy stations ahead of Super Bowl week — but the systemwide rollout is behind schedule. Riders can connect without a login at the initial hubs.