Alameda introduces midweek paid parking and security at Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to improve safety and manage vehicle turnover starting February 3, 2026.

Oakland's pilot program introduces speed safety cameras to deter speeding, starting with warnings and issuing fines in March 2026, with privacy protections and scaled fines based on income.

A November theft at BART’s Hayward maintenance yard cut hundreds of feet of fiber, caused a daylong shutdown and left the agency facing a bill topping $1 million. Investigators have reclassified the case as grand theft but no arrests have been made.

A bid to reopen the Great Highway in SF to weekday car traffic failed to secure enough support for the June ballot. Supervisor Wong, though disappointed, faces continued debate and a potential November ballot push.

A new Assembly bill would tighten California’s e‑bike definition to 750 watts and push high‑power machines into motorcycle rules as injuries climb. Lawmakers say the change targets aftermarket mods and safety gaps.

CLEAR has introduced new biometric eGates at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to expedite the security process for passengers, along with offering TSA PreCheck® enrollment services.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and HDR Engineering aim to build wildlife crossings in Coyote Valley to enhance safety for both animals and human traffic.

The Port of Oakland received two new container cranes from Europe, which are electric, eco-friendly, and set to improve efficiency at the TraPac terminal.

SFMTA will temporarily close the 111‑year‑old Potrero bus yard on Feb. 14 for a multi‑year rebuild; routes will run from other yards and some frequencies will change.

Supervisor Alan Wong proposes a ballot measure to allow weekday traffic on San Francisco's Great Highway, encountering community opposition valuing its pedestrian-friendly use.

Caltrans' study of a 70-year ban on heavy trucks on I-580 has reignited a rift in Oakland. Neighbors warn pollution and safety risks would shift if big rigs return to the route.

Kenneth Wade, 59, died Jan. 5 after a Dec. 1 scooter crash near Moffitt Library; he had been hospitalized at Highland Hospital since the accident.

San Francisco's Pavement Condition Index scores 75/100 for 2025, surpassing the regional average and indicating "good" road quality, attributed to strategic investment and maintenance.