Gov. Newsom Authorizes Emergency Loan for Public Transit
"If we don't do anything, if we just let inertia set in, we're going to lose our public transportation systems. We're going to lose BART," said state Sen. Scott Wiener....
"If we don't do anything, if we just let inertia set in, we're going to lose our public transportation systems. We're going to lose BART," said state Sen. Scott Wiener....
BART could close several stations, including all in East Contra Costa, if Bay Area voters don't approve a small sales tax increase....
"At the end of the day, if this measure isn't successful, you know, stations are getting closed," said BART GM Robert Powers....
If voters do not approve a 1/2-1 cent sales tax increase, BART could eventually see stations closed, a line eliminated, service ending early, and more....
Officials have agreed on a $590 million loan to stave off service cuts to AC Transit, BART, Caltrain and SF Muni before voters decide on a tax on the ballot....
According to a December 2025 report from the BART chief of police, crime over the course of 2025 dropped by 41% when compared to 2024 metrics....
"When transit weakens, traffic explodes, deliveries slow, and the cost of business goes up for everyone. Every full train is hundreds of cars not on the road."...
Travelers using the BART mobile app will now be able to plan, request, and book Uber rides to and from all 50 BART stations for trips ranging from 2 to...
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday elected Melissa Hernandez to become the new president of the board and Edward Wright as the new vice president. ...
BART will raise fares by 6.2%, which will increase the average cost of a ride by 30 cents, citing inflation and long-term financial pressures....
AC Transit, BART, San Francisco Muni and other Bay Area public transportation agencies will operate on weekend schedules on Thanksgiving Day....
BART reports its ridership is continuing to climb, with strong weekend gains helping push the total trips in September past 5 million....
New BART fare gates that are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under have reduced reports of fare evasion by more than half, officials said Friday....
Following ridership gains, BART's Yellow Line increased to nine cars; the Red, Blue and Green lines, now feature four eight-car trains during peak hours....
Saving and continuing to fund public transit isn’t just good policy; it’s a win for everyone, especially those of us who depend on it....
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