Oakland - Transportation & Infrastructure
Oakland
Free public WiFi coming to large sections of Oakland
Oakland is closing the digital divide with a $7.7 million CARES Act grant that will provide free public WiFi to as much as 85% of the city. Read More
Oakland
5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Thursday, August 13
Take a virtual drawing class, learn about human DNA, or discover the role played by women's organizations in the civic life of Oakland. Read More
Oakland SoMa
Transbay buses set return date to Salesforce Transit Center
Nearly a year after the Salesforce Transit Center was forced to close, AC Transit buses are finally coming back. Read More
Oakland
Oakland brings shared e-scooter companies to heel with new permit program
After more than a year of free-floating e-scooters on Oakland's streets, city regulators are cracking down. Read More
Oakland
Tomorrow: Ford GoBike adds e-bikes to East Bay fleet
The bikeshare network is set to release more than 500 pedal-assist e-bikes in Oakland, Emeryville and Berkeley. Read More
Oakland Civic Center SoMa Tenderloin
BART debuts first of 22 planned escalator canopies at downtown SF stations
Each canopy comes with a digital display showing train arrival times. Read More
Oakland
Oakland considers regulations for dockless scooters and bicycles
A proposed ordinance would require designated locations for dockless bikes and scooters, and a cap on their total numbers. Read More
Oakland
Pedalfest returns to Jack London Square
Last year, 20,000 people attended the East Bay bicycle festival. Read More
Oakland
Oakland Department of Transportation kicks off summer paving initiative
The city's Department of Transportation aims to repave 25 miles of streets. Read More
Oakland
City to appeal judge's decision blocking coal ban at port
The city will appeal a judge's decision blocking enforcement of its coal ban at the Port of Oakland. Read More
Oakland
The Town on 2 wheels: Bike to Work Day in Oakland
Tomorrow, the city rolls out the red carpet for local cyclists. Read More
Oakland
4 easy ways to elevate your airport experience [sponsored]
Flying out of the Bay Area this spring? Here’s four easy ways to enjoy your journey from the start. Read More
Oakland
SFO Wag Brigade & BART Airport Connections Lick Stress Out Of Airline Travel [Sponsored]
Between seamless rides to SFO and free kisses from specially trained therapy animals, airline travel has never been easier. Read More
Oakland
BART & You're There—To Denmark, Spain & Even China [Sponsored]
The season's best travel deals out of Oakland International Airport are totally BARTable. Read More
Oakland
6 Sweet SFO Travel Deals + Win A Free $5,000 Trip To Fiji [Sponsored]
BART is here to help turn your fantasy vacation into Instagrammable reality Read More
Oakland
BART May Run Early-Morning Buses During Transbay Tube Retrofit
Keeping the tunnel closed an extra hour will shorten the project by four months. Read More
Oakland
Lake Merritt Construction Enters Final Phase
All lake improvement projects are estimated to be completed by spring-summer 2019. Read More
Oakland
Most Voters Favor Transit-Oriented A's Stadium Near Lake Merritt
More than 60 percent of voters are in favor of the transit-oriented ballpark, according to a recent poll. Read More
Oakland
Despite Delays, BART Hopes To Receive New Railcars Ahead Of Schedule
A BART spokesperson said new railcars will arrive 21 months earlier than the original schedule. Read More
Oakland
Tickets, Please: BART Adopts Proof Of Payment System
Recent estimates suggest that fare evaders cost BART $25 million a year in lost revenue. Read More
Oakland
BART Hopes To Put 10 New Railcars In Service Before Thanksgiving
The transit agency is slowly replacing its fleet, which dates back to 1972. Read More
Oakland SoMa
Oakland Artist Restores Historic Transbay Terminal Benches
An Oakland artist has been restoring historic benches that were features of San Francisco's Transbay Terminal for decades. Read More
Oakland
Lake Merritt BART Closing This Weekend For Upgrades
The work is covered by a $3.5 billion bond measure that will overhaul much of BART's system. Read More
Oakland
Pothole Blitz Brings Some Relief To Oakland's Crumbling Streets
This year's road-repair roundup was bolstered by bond funds, but there's still a lot of work to do. Read More
Oakland
'Ford GoBike' Sharing Launches Today In San Francisco, East Bay
Local funding for the project was cut after bike-rental companies complained. Read More