Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Approves Construction of New Permanent Bridge Over Russian River Near Asti
Sonoma County approves the construction of a new permanent bridge over the Russian River, replacing a temporary seasonal bridge for better safety and access.
Bay Area BART Track Shutdown Rescheduled to Minimize Rider Impact, Enhances Long-Term System Reliability
BART's planned September track shutdown between Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations has been postponed to October to minimize rider impact and improve work efficiency.
Alameda Secures $16 Million Federal Grant for Street Safety Enhancements on Major Corridors
Alameda receives a $16 million federal grant for safety improvements on a major city corridor, with construction expected to start in 2026, as part of the SS4A program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Service Interruptions Hit San Mateo as SamTrans Bus Drivers Stage Sick-Out Amid Contract Disputes
SamTrans experienced a significant reduction in bus services due to a sick-out by 30% of its drivers, affecting commuters in San Mateo County, although school and paratransit services remain unaffected.
Lyft Restructures Micromobility Division, Laying Off 1% of Workforce for Strategic Focus
Lyft is restructuring its bikes and scooters division, now Lyft Urban Solutions, laying off 1% of staff and expecting to incur $34-$46 million in charges while projecting a $20 million increase in annualized adjusted EBITDA by 2025.
San Francisco's Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Project Earns Prestigious Silver Rating
San Francisco's Van Ness Avenue BRT project receives ITDP Silver designation for its rapid, safe transit service, surpassing pre-pandemic ridership levels.
Berkeley's Gilman Street Near I-80 Faces Temporary Night Closures for Roundabout Construction
Berkeley drivers will face temporary night closures on Gilman Street at I-80 on September 3-4 for construction, with detours via 2nd, 4th, Cedar Street, and Eastshore Highway.
Caltrain Slashes Youth Fares to Boost Peninsula Accessibility and Encourage Sustainable Travel Habits
Caltrain introduces a $1 youth fare and $2 day pass to make travel more affordable for younger riders in the Bay Area, aiming to encourage public transit use and ease traffic congestion.
Caltrans Enhances Road Safety on Interstate 80, Median Barrier and Lighting Upgrades Underway from Alameda to Contra Costa
Caltrans is upgrading the median barrier and adding safety lighting to I-80 from Alameda to the Carquinez Bridge, aiming to enhance nighttime driving safety.
Sonoma County Shuts Down Russian River Bridge at Vacation Beach Due to Dam Failure Ahead of Labor Day
The Russian River bridge at Vacation Beach in Sonoma County was closed due to a dam failure, affecting local recreation plans, especially for the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
San Leandro BART Station Revamp Causes 6-Week Closure of W. Estudillo Ave Entrance Starting Sept 9
The W. Estudillo Ave entrance at San Leandro BART station will be closed from September 9 for sidewalk and safety improvements, causing detours for six weeks.
Caltrain Electrifies Bay Area Commute: Faster and More Frequent San Jose to San Francisco Service Starting September
Caltrain has announced a new electric train schedule starting September 21, promising faster and more frequent service, including peak service with four trains per hour and faster express rides.
Vallejo Traffic Alert: SR-37 Off-Ramp Partial Closure for Emergency Repairs Starting August 26
Caltrans announces a three-week lane closure on the Walnut Ave/Railroad Ave off-ramp of SR 37 in Vallejo for emergency repairs, starting August 26, 2024, affecting traffic but not westbound SR 37.












