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Muni’s “Butt Dents” Are Back!Muni’s “Butt Dents” Are Back!
By - posted 12/6/2021
Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Muni’s “Butt Dents” are finally back on Metro’s light rail trains. HeadsUp: You asked for them & they are here! The first two LRV4 train cars with our new seating arrangement are in service this morning on the #MOceanView. Look for 2-car more...

Two New Commuter Lots Opening w/ Free Parking in Dec. & Jan.Two New Commuter Lots Opening w/ Free Parking in Dec. & Jan.
By - posted 12/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, Transportation

As part of its Bay Bridge Forward initiative to move more people in fewer cars through the Bay Bridge corridor, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will open two newly constructed East Bay commuter parking lots next Monday, Dec. 6. The Pivot Point Commuter Hubs include a 261-space lot adjacent to Interstate 80 at more...

BART's Ugly Holiday Sweater Sold Out in Just 40 MinutesBART’s Ugly Holiday Sweater Sold Out in Just 40 Minutes
By - posted 12/2/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that BART created a limited edition ugly holiday sweater. BART joined the ever-fun ugly sweater phenomenon and produced their own version featuring the BART logo, colors and a Fleet of the Future train. After a video shared on Twitter featuring Principle Vehicle Systems Engineer Charles more...

Got a FastTrak Fine in 2021? You May Get a Big RefundGot a FastTrak Fine in 2021? You May Get a Big Refund
By - posted 12/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

The Bay Area Toll Authority announced Wednesday that fines for toll violation notices will be reduced for anyone who received them on the region’s seven state-owned toll bridges dating back to the start of 2021. The BATA, the agency tasked with administering toll revenues from the Bay Area’s toll bridges, announced more...

SF Now Has 464 Miles of BikewaysSF Now Has 464 Miles of Bikeways
By - posted 11/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Green, San Francisco, Transportation

By Eillie Anzilotti, SFMTA From just a few stretches of scattered lanes in 2013, San Francisco’s protected bike network now stretches like a green web connecting more and more of the city. See how much has changed over the last eight years: In just the blink of an eye, San Francisco has more...

East Bay BART Station Adds 850 New Parking SpacesEast Bay BART Station Adds 850 New Parking Spaces
By - posted 11/29/2021
Transportation

By Victoria Hsieh, Bay City News Foundation BART’s Antioch station will open 850 additional parking spaces with contactless parking payment, BART officials said Monday. “BART has made a series of improvements at Antioch during the pandemic that many residents who have been working from home may not know about,” said Board President more...

Bay Bridge Tolls are Rising to $7 on January 1, 2022Bay Bridge Tolls are Rising to $7 on January 1, 2022
By - posted 11/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the unfortunate news that starting January 1, 2022, it’ll now cost $7 to cross the Bay Bridge. The toll fee is increasing $1 as part of a ballot measure that was approved in 2018. Apparently, 55% voted for Regional Measure 3 which stated: “Toll revenues will more...

Free Uber/Lyft/Cab Rides Home on ThanksgivingFree Uber/Lyft/Cab Rides Home on Thanksgiving
By - posted 11/24/2021
Thanksgiving, Transportation

Law firm GJEL Accident Attorneys “Drink and Alive Free Cab Program” is reimbursing cab/ Uber/ Lyft rides for Thanksgiving to help keep the roads safe. All you have to do is make the right choice to take a cab ride, Uber, or Lyft home if you’ve been drinking. Pay for the more...

Walnut Creek to Close Broadway Plaza to Traffic Through the HolidaysWalnut Creek to Close Broadway Plaza to Traffic Through the Holidays
By - posted 11/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Transportation, What's Closed / What's Open

By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation The dozens of looters who rushed Walnut Creek’s Nordstrom on Saturday night made off with between $100,000 and $200,000 worth of merchandise, Walnut Creek police said Monday. Lt. Hollie Connors said up to 80 masked bandits blocked the street up and down Broadway Plaza with more...

BART's Late Night New Year's Eve Service ReturnsBART’s Late Night New Year’s Eve Service Returns
By - posted 11/22/2021
Bay Area Updates, New Year's Eve, Transportation

BART’s late-night service for New Year’s Eve returns this year. For New Year’s Eve we will run standard Friday service but with an extended closing time to allow people to enjoy fireworks in San Francisco or other festivities ringing in the New Year. The regular last trains of evening (Yellow, Blue, and more...

Bay Area's Worst Times to Drive Over Thanksgiving WeekendBay Area’s Worst Times to Drive Over Thanksgiving Weekend
By - posted 11/22/2021
Bay Area Updates, Thanksgiving, Transportation, Travel

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the worst times for Bay Area drivers to hit the road over Thanksgiving weekend. INRIX, in collaboration with AAA, predicts Thanksgiving travel to rebound almost to pre-pandemic levels. Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for more...

BART to Increase EV Charging Ports at Station Parking LotsBART to Increase EV Charging Ports at Station Parking Lots
By - posted 11/19/2021
Transportation

By Eli Walsh Bay City News Foundation The BART Board of Directors unanimously voted Thursday to approve tentative plans to expand access to electric vehicle charging ports at the transit agency’s parking lots. BART currently has electric vehicle charging stations at its Warm Springs/South Fremont and Lafayette stations. The parking lots at BART’s more...

SF's Brand New "Central Subway" Finally Gets Fare GatesSF’s Brand New “Central Subway” Finally Gets Fare Gates
By - posted 11/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

By Enrique Aguilar, SFMTA In October, crews began installing and testing fare gate and ticket vending machine equipment at new underground stations that hundreds of Muni customers will use to pay for Muni fares once the Central Subway opens next year. In addition to the new equipment being put into place at more...

The Worst Roads in the Bay Area? It's PacificaThe Worst Roads in the Bay Area? It’s Pacifica
By - posted 11/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

According to a recent study by Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Cupertino has the “best” roads in the Bay Area, with Pacifica the worst. Looking county-by-county, overall San Francisco had the best quality roads (followed by San Mateo, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties) with Napa and Sonoma counties both considered to more...

New Ferry Service to Treasure Island Coming January 2022New Ferry Service to Treasure Island Coming January 2022
By - posted 11/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing news that a brand new ferry service is launching between the San Francisco Ferry Building and Treasure Island. The new service is set to begin in January 2022. The reason for the brand new ferry service is the new 8,000 housing development slated to more...