San Francisco's Valencia Street Bike Lane Faces Uncertain Future Amid SFMTA Debate and Community Feedback
The SFMTA's report finds Valencia Street's center bike lane in San Francisco safer, but faces backlash from local businesses over parking issues and reduced foot traffic.
Caltrain Announces Modified Presidents' Day Schedule for Bay Area Commuters
Caltrain will operate a modified schedule on Presidents' Day, with 40 local trains and limited shuttle service, excluding the Brisbane-Crocker Park Shuttle. Parking fees will apply.
Lyft's Women+ Connect Hits Streets Nationwide After Soaring Demand
Lyft's Women+ Connect feature, allowing women and nonbinary users to match with each other, is now available nationwide, promoting safety and comfort for these passengers and drivers.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge Eyes Toll Hikes to Sustain Maintenance and Transit Services
The Golden Gate Bridge Board of Directors is considering toll hikes to fund maintenance and transit services amid a budget shortfall. Public input is requested on the proposals.
Oakland International Airport Finishes $28.7M Phase 1 of Taxiway Renovation, Prepares for Next Stage
Oakland International Airport completed phase 1 of its Taxiway W overhaul, enhancing a key part of its main airstrip, supported by funding from the FAA and designed for different flight types.
San Francisco's Getaround Cuts One-Third of North American Workforce in Profitability Push
Getaround announced a restructuring plan, cutting about a third of its North American staff to improve profitability, despite a revenue jump last quarter. The layoffs are part of various initiatives including AI and global app improvements.
SFMTA Announces Transit Adjustments and Street Closures for Super Bowl, Warriors Games in San Francisco
SFMTA has released a transit and traffic advisory due to major events from Feb 8-14, including Warriors games and the 49ers Super Bowl, with additional Muni service and road closures planned.
Historic Wohler Road Bridge near Santa Rosa to Undergo $18M Seismic Retrofit in Summer 2024
The historic Wohler Road Bridge will undergo a seismic retrofit in summer 2024, costing $18 million to update its structure while preserving its appearance.
Ride Plus to Initiate Fare Collection in San Mateo County with Clipper Payment Integration
SamTrans Ride Plus will begin charging fares using the Clipper payment system in Half Moon Bay and parts of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park after initially offering free rides.
San Francisco's Muni Witnesses 25% Surge in Ridership, Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Francisco's Muni reports a 25% ridership increase in 2023, reaching 71% of pre-pandemic levels on weekdays and 86% on weekends, with service improvements leading to higher customer satisfaction.
Caltrans Races to Repair Marin County Sinkhole on Tiburon Boulevard, Commuters Rerouted
A massive sinkhole in Marin County disrupts traffic on SR-131, leading to detours and repair efforts by Caltrans with intermittent one-way traffic control planned.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Lane Closure Announced for Saturday as Caltrans Preps for Wide Loads
Lane closures on Richmond/San Rafael Bridge for striping and K-rail installation will occur on Feb 3, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., affecting westbound I-580 traffic.












