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BART Approves 30 Min. Grace Period for Trips That Start/End at Same StationBART Approves 30 Min. Grace Period for Trips That Start/End at Same Station
By - posted 12/5/2022
Brand New, Transportation

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation BART’s governing board voted unanimously Thursday to grant a short-term grace period for the system’s fare for trips that begin and end at the same station. The $6.40 “excursion fare” has been part of BART’s fare structure since the 1970s and is intended to more...

SF's FiDi Getting Its First Ever Protected Bike LaneSF’s FiDi Getting Its First Ever Protected Bike Lane
By - posted 11/29/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

The first-ever protected bike lane in the Financial District is on its way in! This week, SFMTA crews are starting work on the Battery/Sansome Quick-Build project. Approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors in September, this project will bring a two-way protected bike lane to Battery Street. The project will also more...

BART Unveils Newly Remodeled Powell St. StationBART Unveils Newly Remodeled Powell St. Station
By - posted 11/23/2022
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

Powell St. Station’s got a new groove. On Tuesday, Nov. 22, BART unveiled the Downtown San Francisco station’s updated look and feel – just in time to welcome holiday shoppers to the commerce hub.  The completion of the Powell St. Modernization Program was celebrated with a ribbon cutting and press conference more...

SF's Presidio Gets Permanent "Slow Streets"SF’s Presidio Gets Permanent “Slow Streets”
By - posted 11/16/2022
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

Parks are vital to our health and well-being. The Presidio Trust implemented the Presidio Slow Streets program to provide additional space for recreation during the COVID pandemic and to create more opportunities for visitors to enjoy the Presidio. Throughout the program, we’ve listened to the community, collected usage data, and adapted more...

SF's Taxi Rates are Going up 18%SF’s Taxi Rates are Going up 18%
By - posted 11/16/2022
San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco’s new taxi meter rates just went into effect, providing a much-needed increase for taxi drivers. After extensive outreach, the SFMTA board passed an 18% increase in the taximeter rates – the first increase in 11 years. During this time, the cost of living in the Bay Area has more...

JFK Drive Remains "Car-Free" after SF Voters Reject Prop IJFK Drive Remains “Car-Free” after SF Voters Reject Prop I
By - posted 11/9/2022
Bay Area Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation

The voters have spoken. San Franciscans took the polls and voted to keep Golden Gate Park’s John F. Kennedy Drive permanently car-free. Proposition I was on the San Francisco ballot which aimed to reopen The Great Highway, and a 1.5-mile stretch of JFK Drive to vehicles, except on Sundays all year, more...

BART's Ugly Holiday Sweater is Back for 2022BART’s Ugly Holiday Sweater is Back for 2022
By - posted 11/9/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Local Icons, Transportation

BART is bringing back its cult-favorite holiday sweater; its limited edition ugly holiday sweater returns after its wildly successful debut last year in 2021. 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 in 2021. After a video was shared more...

Berkeley Wants to Ban Right Turns on RedBerkeley Wants to Ban Right Turns on Red
By - posted 11/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that Berkeley may be putting an end to right turns on red. A new proposal was recently approved to outlaw right turns on red lights citywide. Being able to turn right on red is a nearly uniquely American rule; it’s illegal in other most more...

This is SF's New Muni Map for 2023This is SF’s New Muni Map for 2023
By - posted 11/6/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco’s long-awaited Central Subway is finally fully opening on January 7, 2023. Therefore, SFMTA has just released its brand new Muni Metro map which includes the brand new extended T Third Line, which directly connects Chinatown to Visitacion Valley. The Central Subway aims to improve public transportation in San Francisco by more...

SF's Central Subway Finally Fully Opens January 7SF’s Central Subway Finally Fully Opens January 7
By - posted 11/6/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

It’s been a long time coming, but San Francisco’s long-awaited Central Subway is finally fully opening with daily service starting January 7, 2023. The Central Subway Project aims to improve public transportation in San Francisco by extending the Muni Metro T Third Line through SoMa, Union Square and Chinatown. By providing a direct, more...

SF's Brand New 'Central Subway' PreviewSF’s Brand New ‘Central Subway’ Preview
By - posted 10/19/2022
Artsy Fartsy, Transportation

San Francisco’s brand new Central Subway Stations will host a series of media preview events to celebrate the upcoming weekend service, their unique designs specific to each neighborhood, and to showcase the landmark artworks that were commissioned for each of the stations. STATION TOUR UPDATE – There are no tours open more...

Now You Can Finally Pay for BART Parking w/ a Credit CardNow You Can Finally Pay for BART Parking w/ a Credit Card
By - posted 10/1/2022
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

BART is focused on making transit easier to use. Crews have made several upgrades to the fare collection machines to speed up the experience. Riders can now use credit and debit cards to pay for parking inside stations BART Add Fare Machines inside stations, which also serve as parking payment machines, now more...

East Bay's 'County Connection' Buses are Free All OctoberEast Bay’s ‘County Connection’ Buses are Free All October
By - posted 9/25/2022
Freebies, Transportation

County Connection is offering free rides to all who board one of our buses along any route, as well as paratransit. A month of fare-free riding this October is just one of the ways County Connection, and other public transit agencies like WestCAT, hope to encourage more people in Contra Costa more...

SF's "Central Subway" Finally Opens Nov. 19 w/ Free RidesSF’s “Central Subway” Finally Opens Nov. 19 w/ Free Rides
By - posted 9/25/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco’s long-awaited Central Subway line is finally opening (sort of). The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency recently announced the opening schedule for the highly anticipated Central Subway project. Starting November 19, 2022, the Central Subway will open with a dedicated shuttle service on weekends between 4th and Brannan Station to more...

BART Ends Mask Mandate (Again) on Oct. 1BART Ends Mask Mandate (Again) on Oct. 1
By - posted 9/25/2022
Bay Area Updates, Masks, Transportation

BART’S current mask requirement is slated to end when the mandate expires on October 1, but the agency’s Board of Directors approved a new resolution Thursday evening that would allow for the mandate to be reinstated when public health officials require indoor masking in their respective jurisdictions. But, as BART directors more...