BART Shrinks Trains to Save Millions and Police the Cars
BART republished a note saying shorter trains let police cover cars faster, keep trains cleaner and save roughly $12M a year while experts warn of capacity trade-offs.
Caltrain’s Crossing Crackdown: License Plate Cameras Target Track Blockers
Caltrain plans a pilot using license‑plate readers at select Peninsula crossings, pairing ALPR with AI cameras and other upgrades to deter cars from stopping on tracks.
Chainsaws Coming For Burlingame’s Iconic El Camino Tree Tunnel
A Caltrans-led rebuild of El Camino Real will remove roughly 300 trees to repair pavement, drainage and sidewalks, reopening fights over the corridor’s historic eucalyptus rows. The city plans replacements and utility work as construction proceeds.
Bridge Wars: Richmond-San Rafael Bike Lane Fight Kicks Into High Gear
An approved methodology and a UC Berkeley‑led equity study will gather counters, surveys and community workshops to decide the long‑term future of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge path.
Belmont Launches High-Stakes Levee Play To Keep Island Park Dry
Belmont approved early engineering funds to study whether Island Park can join Redwood City's levee project, aiming to reduce flood risk and insurance exposure for the neighborhood.












