SamTrans Sets Sights on 2035 with "Moving San Mateo County" Strategic Plan Approval
The SamTrans Board has approved the "Moving San Mateo County" strategic plan, outlining service updates and investment strategies for transit through 2035.
Palo Alto Considers Partnership with Tesla for Autonomous 'Cybercab' Testing to Sustain Rideshare Program
Palo Alto may partner with Tesla to test 'Cybercabs' for their struggling rideshare program, awaiting regulatory approval for autonomous vehicle operation.
SamTrans and Teamsters Local 856 Reach Three-Year Labor Agreement, Securing Wage Increases for San Mateo County Transit Workers
SamTrans employees in San Mateo County will receive wage increases following a three-year agreement with Teamsters Local 856, with annual raises and job classification equity adjustments.
Cruise Autonomous Vehicles Begin Tentative Return to Sunnyvale and Mountain View Streets After Previous Pedestrian Accident
Cruise resumes operations in Sunnyvale and Mountain View with mapping vehicles and plans for AV testing following a 2023 pedestrian accident and a company restructuring.
Caltrain Hosts Electrification Celebration with Free Rides and Festivities from San Francisco to San Jose
Caltrain celebrates its electrification with a party and free rides between San Francisco and San Jose, including festivities with live music and food trucks. The new electric trains boast amenities like Wi-Fi and improved comfort.
SamTrans Offers Free Fares on Rider Appreciation Day to Celebrate APTA Award and Promote Reimagined Services
SamTrans will offer free fares on September 16 to mark Rider Appreciation Day and promote its Reimagine SamTrans initiative, following its APTA 2024 award win.
Service Interruptions Hit San Mateo as SamTrans Bus Drivers Stage Sick-Out Amid Contract Disputes
SamTrans experienced a significant reduction in bus services due to a sick-out by 30% of its drivers, affecting commuters in San Mateo County, although school and paratransit services remain unaffected.
San Jose Receives $260,000 Grant from Toyota Mobility Foundation to Boost Road Safety with AI Technology
San Jose receives a $260,000 grant from Toyota Mobility Foundation to use AI for street safety, focusing on detecting road hazards like debris and illegally parked vehicles.
Expect Delays in Pacifica: Night Work Scheduled for Tom Lantos Tunnels on Route 1, San Mateo County Drivers Advised to Plan Ahead
Caltrans schedules nighttime traffic control for tunnel inspections on Route 1 in Pacifica, with expected delays and alternating one-way traffic from July 22-26.
Expect Delays As Weekend Lane Closures on US-101 for Barrier Upgrades Begin July 19
Caltrans commences a series of 55-hour weekend lane closures on US-101 to upgrade median barriers, starting July 19, with strategic timings to minimize traffic disruption.
Highway 101 Southbound Near Gilroy Reopens After Propane Truck Fire Causes Delays
A propane truck fire closed southbound Highway 101 near Gilroy, causing delays until all lanes reopened by 4 p.m. No immediate cause or injuries were reported.
Santa Clara Commuters Alert: Major Construction at Great America Pkwy. and Mission College Blvd. to Cause Heavy Traffic Through Fall 2025
Santa Clara announces major road construction at Great America Pkwy. and Mission College Blvd., causing expected traffic delays and detours from June 10, 2024, to Fall 2025.
Waymo Set to Roll Out Driverless Taxi Service in South Bay, Prompting New Senate Bill on Local Oversight
Waymo plans to test driverless robotaxis in South Bay, California, leading to a senate bill aimed at giving local governments more control over such projects.












