San José Cracks Down On Phone-Zombie Drivers For Distracted Driving Month
San José is flashing warnings and stepping up patrols this April as distracted driving continues to claim lives. The city is pairing signs with targeted enforcement.
BART Calls Milpitas ‘New’ On X, Transit Diehards Aren’t Having It
BART's X reply called Milpitas "a new station," but the stop opened June 13, 2020 as part of the Berryessa extension. Riders and local outlets quickly corrected the record.
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.
Robot Food Couriers To Take Over Downtown Fremont Next Month
Fremont approved a pilot for DoorDash’s Dot robots, starting with chaperoned demos and potentially scaling to 30 units while the city tests safety and privacy safeguards.
California Docs Push Crackdown on Turbocharged Kid E‑Bike Rides
CMA‑backed AB 2346 would set a 15 mph limit for kids, require built‑in lights and force clearer e‑bike labels after doctors warned of rising teen injuries.
San Mateo 101 Overhaul Nears Finish Line With South County Commute Playbook
The TA presented the South County multimodal strategy that completes its 101 Corridor Connect work, listing 20 priority projects and a proposed $4M seed grant. Adoption is expected next month.
Lawmakers Question $537M High-Speed Rail Settlement
A $537.3 million settlement with the Dragados‑Flatiron contractor and a bill to let the rail inspector general withhold records have lawmakers demanding answers. Timing and secret sessions have sparked calls for more oversight.












