Bay Area Roads Hold Steady in Mediocrity: MTC Report Reveals Persistent Pavement Woes
The Bay Area's roads received a consistent but mediocre pavement condition score of 67 for the ninth year, signaling a need for more repairs and maintenance.
Southwest Airlines to Launch Daily Nonstop Flights from San Francisco to Baltimore and Nashville Starting June 2025
Southwest Airlines will offer new daily nonstop flights from SFO to Baltimore and Nashville starting June 5, 2025, promising to enhance travel options from Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
San Francisco Bay Ferry Offers No-Cost Trips on Richmond Route Through 2024
The San Francisco Bay Ferry offers free rides on the Richmond route every Friday until the end of 2024 to encourage public transport use and attract regular riders.
$24.6 Million Federal Grant Fuels San Francisco's Downtown Rail Extension to Salesforce Transit Center
San Francisco will receive a $24.6 million federal grant for the Downtown Rail Extension project to enhance transit connections at the Salesforce Transit Center.
$1 Billion EPA Funding Boosts Zero-Emission Transition for California Ports Including Los Angeles and San Francisco
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla secures over $1 billion for California ports' decarbonization and air quality improvements from the EPA, propelled by the Inflation Reduction Act.
San Francisco Bay to Pioneer Zero-Emission Ferries with $12.5M State Grant for Harbor Bay Terminal Electrification
The San Francisco Bay Ferry is moving toward zero emissions with a $12.5 million grant for electrification at Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, as part of a larger initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
San Francisco Celebrates Muni's Ridership Revival Post-Pandemic, Nearly Reaching Pre-COVID Levels
San Francisco's Muni has seen a significant post-pandemic ridership increase with weekday trips hitting over half a million in September, reaching 74% of pre-COVID levels.
Bay Area Toll Authority Proposes Gradual Toll Hikes for San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Others, BATA Chair Cites Maintenance Needs Amid Cost of Living Concerns
The Bay Area Toll Authority proposed toll hikes for SF Bay Area bridges to start in 2026, aiming to fund maintenance, with a public consultation period open.
Bay Area Greenlights Free & Discounted Transfer Program Aligning 22 Transit Agencies for Affordable Travel
The BART Board approved the Free & Discounted Transfers Pilot Program, designed to save money for riders across 22 Bay Area transit agencies and improve service coordination. The program aligns with the upcoming Next Generation Clipper card system.
San Francisco International Airport Station Embraces Modernization with BART's Next Generation Fare Gates Installation
BART begins installing new fare gates at San Francisco International Airport Station on October 11, aiming to improve the transit system by the end of 2025.
Cruise Penalized $1.5 Million by NHTSA for Inadequate Reporting of Autonomous Vehicle Incident
NHTSA issues a consent order to Cruise for not fully reporting an autonomous vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, imposing a $1.5 million fine and requiring a corrective action plan.
Surge in Weekend and Event Ridership Brings BART Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
BART reports a significant increase in ridership, though it remains below pre-pandemic levels, as the transit system adapts to shifting travel patterns amidst an ongoing budget crisis.
San Francisco Launches L Taraval Muni Line: A New Chapter for Sunset and Parkside Neighborhoods
San Francisco celebrated the reopening of the L Taraval Muni line after a major improvement project that enhances the transit experience and service consistency.












