MTC seeks amendments to SB 63 to enable a Bay Area transit tax measure and outlines advocacy principles such as simple tax cap, majority passage, transparency, and service cuts prevention.

San Francisco's Muni public transit ridership has rebounded to 75% of pre-pandemic levels, with an increase in trips and a focus on service improvements. The network faces budget challenges but is preparing for future demand.

VTA buses in the South Bay resumed after a strike was halted by court order, while light rail service remains delayed due to track inspections and copper wire theft. Contract negotiations' resumption remains uncertain.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors plans a meeting to potentially allocate $10.3 million to upgrade BART fare gates as part of a $90 million network-wide project.

Judge orders striking VTA workers in Santa Clara County to return to work, aiming to end service disruptions and urging both sides to continue negotiations.

A retired BART car will become a vacation rental called the "Sierra Train House" in Jamestown, starting in 2026, offering a unique lodging experience near historical railroads and Yosemite National Park.

Sonoma County Board approved a $1.8 million contract for the engineering and environmental analysis needed for the seismic retrofit of the Bohemian Highway Bridge.

A water main break in San Francisco's Bernal Heights caused traffic disruptions and forced rerouting of vehicles and public transport. No injuries were reported.

SFO recognized with a 2025 CIO 100 award for creating an app, SFOCite, that improves ground transportation enforcement, leading to a 30% increase in field investigator time.

VTA workers' union ATU Local 265 rejected a contract offer amid an ongoing transit strike, citing dissatisfaction with the terms and an earlier remark by a VTA official.

California State Senators Wiener and Arreguín introduce SB63, a bill proposing a sales tax to fund Bay Area public transit, avoiding service cuts and traffic congestion.

BART balanced its projected $35 million FY26 budget deficit, enforcing a hiring freeze and implementing cost-saving measures, while warning of future structural deficits.

The VTA Board offered an 11% wage increase over three years to ATU Local 265 to end the transit strike, adding conditions to reduce absenteeism. The revised offer aims to maintain the VTA's wage competitiveness and restore service reliability.