The Bay Area's ferry services are seeing increased use and expansion plans, while other local transit faces challenges. New vessels and terminals are planned, but funding and community concerns pose hurdles.

A proposed California ballot initiative would reclassify rideshare apps as common carriers and require annual fingerprint checks plus monthly public reporting of sexual misconduct. Backers call it a safety fix; critics warn it could shrink the driver pool.

California’s final 2025 tally shows more than 2.5 million EVs sold since 2012 while the state moves to replace lost federal incentives. Litigation and a proposed $200M rebate will shape the next chapter.

Alameda introduces midweek paid parking and security at Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to improve safety and manage vehicle turnover starting February 3, 2026.

Oakland's pilot program introduces speed safety cameras to deter speeding, starting with warnings and issuing fines in March 2026, with privacy protections and scaled fines based on income.

A November theft at BART’s Hayward maintenance yard cut hundreds of feet of fiber, caused a daylong shutdown and left the agency facing a bill topping $1 million. Investigators have reclassified the case as grand theft but no arrests have been made.

A new Assembly bill would tighten California’s e‑bike definition to 750 watts and push high‑power machines into motorcycle rules as injuries climb. Lawmakers say the change targets aftermarket mods and safety gaps.

The Port of Oakland received two new container cranes from Europe, which are electric, eco-friendly, and set to improve efficiency at the TraPac terminal.

Caltrans' study of a 70-year ban on heavy trucks on I-580 has reignited a rift in Oakland. Neighbors warn pollution and safety risks would shift if big rigs return to the route.

Kenneth Wade, 59, died Jan. 5 after a Dec. 1 scooter crash near Moffitt Library; he had been hospitalized at Highland Hospital since the accident.

The Port of Oakland experienced a 4.1% dip in cargo movement in November with a slight increase in exports and a decrease in imports, indicating seasonal adjustments and market changes.

The Caldecott Tunnel has reopened following storm damage to transformers, with traffic diverted until repairs were made. Temporary generators restored operation.

A storm caused electrical issues, closing two Caldecott Tunnel bores and disrupting traffic; Caltrans is working on repairs without a set reopening time.