Bay Area Transit Agencies Report Surge in Ridership, Caltrain Leads with 50% Increase Following Electrification
Bay Area public transit sees an increase in ridership, with Caltrain up by 50% due to electrification. Other agencies also report growth, while utilizing the last of the emergency funding to improve services.
VTA Secures New Contracts with Three Unions, Negotiations Continue with ATU Local 265 in San José
VTA has ratified contracts with three smaller unions but still negotiates with the largest representing frontline workers. The deals include a 14.5% wage increase and better benefits.
San Francisco Sees Success in Fare Compliance Efforts, Boosting Public Transport Revenue Amid SFMTA Budget Crunch
SFMTA reports improved fare compliance through intensified strategies, reducing fare evasion and helping address its budget deficit while supporting discount programs.
Sonoma County Prepares for $10M Highway 101 Railing Upgrades, Significant Traffic Detours Expected
Caltrans begins a $10 million project to upgrade railings on Highway 101 overcrossings in Sonoma County, causing traffic reroutes and potential delays.
Sonoma County Fast-Tracks $5.5 Million Emergency Road Repairs for Storm Damage
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approves expedited road repairs for six critical sections damaged by winter storms, utilizing a $5.5 million budget to ensure emergency access and local travel.
Vallejo Ferry Schedule Adjustments Due to Low Tides, Shuttles to Run from Mare Island
Low tides will alter Vallejo ferry schedules from April 28 to May 1, with shuttle buses facilitating transportation between Mare Island and Vallejo Terminal.
Appellate Court Upholds Injunction, Ends VTA Strike in Santa Clara County
An appellate court upheld a ruling bringing VTA strikers back to work, ending a two and a half week disruption in Santa Clara County's public transit. The ATU's petition to continue the strike was denied.
Waymos Will Be Allowed on 'Car-Free' Market Street in Mayor's Downtown Revitalization Plan
Waymo's self-driving cars will begin transporting passengers on San Francisco's Market Street, a plan of Mayor Daniel Lurie to revitalize the area. Critics raise safety and traffic concerns.
Avelo Airlines Departs Sonoma County for ICE Deportation Flights Amid Local Outcry
Avelo Airlines ends operations at Sonoma County Airport, citing low demand, to focus on deportation flights for ICE, which sparked local backlash and concerns over ethics in their business strategy shift.
Palo Alto Commuters Alert: Embarcadero Road Faces 6-Week Delays Due to Gas Main Upgrades
Gas main replacements on Palo Alto's Embarcadero Road may cause six-week delays, with work conducted weekdays, impacting traffic and delaying bike lane installations.
Major Overhaul for Gilroy Interchange: Permanent Road Closures and New Off-Ramp Coming to U.S. 101 and SR 25
Gilroy's US 101 and SR 25 interchange is getting a revamp starting April 16, with road closures and a new southbound off-ramp to enhance traffic flow and safety.
AC Transit Honored with East Bay Innovation Award for Community Impact
AC Transit has won the 2025 East Bay Innovation Award for Community Impact for its Zero Emission Bus University (ZEBU) program, which offers vocational training in zero-emission technology.












