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.

A mudslide on the Russian River undercut Highway 116 near Monte Rio, forcing closures and traffic controls while crews assess the damage.

Caltrans announces nighttime lane closures on Southbound US-101 in Marin County for the Marin Sonoma Narrows B7 project, advising drivers to use alternate routes.

Sausalito has drafted about 60 paving projects covering major corridors and neighborhood streets, with estimates and a Jan. 31 council review.

San Francisco's SFMTA offers free Muni service on New Year's Eve until 5 a.m., with extended public transit options for celebrators, while BART and Caltrain also provide additional services.