The Santa Clara VTA will shut down due to an ATU Local 265 strike, disrupting transit and prompting commuter alternatives. Negotiations struggle over wage increases, affecting community mobility.

Silicon Valley anticipates disruptions as ATU Local 265 plans to strike starting March 10th, affecting VTA bus and light rail services due to a contract dispute over wages and benefits. Negotiations are ongoing.

A poll shows 82% of Bay Area voters favor Caltrain, following the launch of electric trains that improved service and ridership rebound. A majority support further transit funding.

Former U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier joins the SamTrans Board of Directors, bringing her extensive public service experience to San Mateo County's transit policy.

San Carlos Airport's control tower will be unmanned after current controllers refused lower wage offers from new contractor RVA, heightening safety concerns due to the airport's complex airspace. Efforts are being made to find a staffing solution.

Caltrain's electric service introduction leads to a 41% ridership increase, with consistent growth, particularly on Sundays, and over half a million passengers in December 2024.

Caltrain is running the Celebration Train for MLK Day events in San Francisco with a modified holiday schedule and standard parking fees. Registration is required for the commemorative ride.

San Jose's $3.3 million OLIVE program aims to remove RVs from certain areas for street cleaning. This initiative is part of a broader plan to address homelessness in the city.

Santa Clara voters approved Measure I, a $400M bond for infrastructure upgrades. Projects will target fire stations, parks, and storm drains, with oversight by a new Citizens' Committee.

Caltrain is relocating its headquarters to Millbrae, sharing space with SamTrans at Gateway at Millbrae Station, with a 10-year lease that could extend further.

The SamTrans Board has approved the "Moving San Mateo County" strategic plan, outlining service updates and investment strategies for transit through 2035.

Palo Alto may partner with Tesla to test 'Cybercabs' for their struggling rideshare program, awaiting regulatory approval for autonomous vehicle operation.

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.