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Bay Area Rapid Transit hit its highest post-pandemic ridership in March (5.4M trips), but still faces a $376M budget gap by FY 2027. A regional sales tax proposal may head to the November 2026 ballot to help close the gap.

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Where does Caltrain get its money? Caltrain has raised warnings of a fiscal cliff that could require significant service cuts. Here’s what you need to know about Caltrain, which runs along the Peninsula from San Francisco to Gilroy.

If voters don’t approve new funding, Caltrain could face major cuts: no weekend service, fewer stations, trains ending by 9 p.m. The future of Bay Area transit may be decided this November.

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AC Transit, Muni, Caltrain Predict Service Collapse Without More Funding - Streetsblog San Francisco It’s essential to put a citizen-led funding measure on the ballot for November’s election

BART warned of major service cuts without new funding. Now, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain say the same: route cuts, reduced service, layoffs, and closures.

The picture is dire, but it doesn’t have to happen.

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12 Places to Enjoy on Foot This Spring  - Transform Transform staff have compiled 12 of their favorite places to enjoy on foot around the Bay Area. What's your favorite walk?

The Bay Area is blooming, a great time to explore on foot. From Aquatic Park, Temescal, Redwood Regional, Golden Gate Park, San Pedro Square, Mission murals, to Lake Merritt Bonsai Garden—great walks across the region.

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"End of the line" - East Bay Yesterday Long before BART or AC Transit, East Bay commuters relied on the Key System, a network of electric streetcars, for local travel and even to cross the Bay (there used to be tracks on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge!). Despite serving millions of passengers annually, the rails were ripped out and the network … Continued

Before BART and AC Transit, the East Bay relied on the Key System, a streetcar network that crossed the Bay Bridge. By 1958, it was gone. This episode covers its rise and fall. Plus an Oaklandish collab.

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Why Japan has such good railways - Works in Progress Magazine Japan's railways are the finest in the world. Other countries can copy its formula.

Japan moves 28% of travel by rail, far ahead of others. Not culture, but policy: smart planning, private operators, and transit-oriented development made it work. Great transport systems are built, not inherited.

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California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing To encourage housing developers to build more homes inside factories, California might get into the construction insurance business.

California is considering a bill that would make the state a backstop insurer for factory-built housing, aiming to reduce risk and scale modular construction to help ease the housing shortage. Supporters see a way to break the industry’s “doom loop.”

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Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement He co-founded the Breakthrough Communities project in Oakland, directed a Ford Foundation initiative and served on the Berkeley Planning Commission.

Honoring Carl Anthony — architect, planner, and pioneer of environmental justice.

He reshaped how we understand the links between race, equity, and the environment, inspiring generations to build more just, sustainable communities.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: emPOWERing the Peninsula May 6 Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join local leaders & fellow advocates to drive the transition to clean energy, clean air and a healthy environment. SSMC is hosting a webinar and workshop to give youth & adults the tools to turn climate passion into city policy. You can sign up for either or both the webinar and workshop. Webinar: Wednesday, May 6, 5-6:15 pm Go behind the scenes with a panel of current council members and community advocates to see how city policy actually gets made. Speakers include: - Adam Loraine, San Mateo Mayor - Robert Whitehair, San Mateo Community Advocate - Jeff Schmidt, Menlo Park Councilmember To register, fill in the form below. This webinar will be followed by a workshop on May 20 from 5-6pm where you can refine your message, connect with local partners and practice the art of the public comment. To register for the workshop, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ID-37Gp6QSur7fwrz4dXhw

Join the emPOWERing the Peninsula webinar on May 6 🌱

Hear from local leaders on how city policy is made and how you can take part. Plus, continue the conversation in a hands-on workshop on May 20.

👉 Register and turn climate passion into action.

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“Why do we do this bill?” Preparing congressional staff for surface transportation reauthorization - Transportation For America Over the past month, T4America organized briefings for Hill staffers (one each for the House and Senate) about the federal surface transportation reauthorization process to help them advance their members’ priorities, but also hopefully to encourage them to take a more skeptical look at a program producing marginal and diminishing returns for taxpayers at enormous […]

T4America held Hill briefings on transportation reauthorization. Most staff are in their first cycle, so focus stays on funding, not outcomes. After $1T+ spent, safety and congestion issues remain.

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Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway The multiyear project, which could result in the highway’s demolition, has hit phase two, with a design firm competition. Proposals are due today, with an announcement expected in May.

This week marks the deadline for Phase 2 proposals to reimagine or potentially remove Interstate 980 in Oakland. Caltrans will select a team in May to advance designs shaping traffic, housing, and community impacts.

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Bay Area Council hires former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as new leader The council spearheaded BART and regional government boards like the MTC. Schaaf now takes the reins.

Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has been named President and CEO of the Bay Area Council, starting May 4. She previously led Oakland from 2015 to 2023 and will now focus on regional issues, including transit funding.

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Searching for the ‘Smoking Gun’ in US Pedestrian Deaths Why did American streets get so deadly for those on foot or bikes? A leading transportation safety researcher sees some surprising factors behind the crisis.

US streets remain deadly for pedestrians. 3,024 died in early 2025, still above pre-pandemic levels. The US remains an outlier, with experts citing road design, distraction, and larger vehicles.

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Bay Area bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars A program called "Bike Love" pays Palo Alto commuters $5 a day — up to $600 a year — to ride a bike, e-scooter or e-bike to work. The initiative runs through an app called Motion, which tracks trips automatically on your phone.

In Palo Alto, the “Bike Love” program pays residents $5 a day up to $600 a year to bike to work, tracked via an app and redeemable at local businesses. For some, it means savings, better energy, and a healthier daily commute.

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Client Challenge BART recorded its highest monthly ridership levels since 2019 in March, advancing a slow, years-long comeback from reduced commuter traffic that evaporated during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

BART is seeing recovery, with March ridership at its highest since 2019 and best reliability in a decade. But it still faces major funding gaps. A “Connect Bay Area” ballot measure could raise nearly $1B for transit, but gaps would remain.

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AC Transit, Muni, Caltrain Predict Service Collapse Without More Funding - Transform Caltrain, AC Transit, and Muni recently provided more reasons to pass a regional transportation measure to prevent dire service cuts.

Bay Area transit is at a turning point.

BART warns of major cuts without new funding, and Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain may follow.

Cuts to one system affect all. A November funding measure could prevent a transit crisis.

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How cities are turning urban complexity into coherent climate plans With cities on the frontline of the battle against climate change, they must secure investment in green projects with a clear vision that harness the power of collaboration

Cities are key to the climate transition, where buildings, transport, energy, and urban design drive decarbonization. Success depends on vision, systems thinking, and collaboration to deliver investable solutions like Green City Action Plans.

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Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding for Public Transit, Rail (Again) — Streetsblog USA President Trump wants to slash federal funding for public transit and rail. The proposed cuts pose a catastrophic threat to the future of American transportation.

The Trump FY2027 budget proposes deep cuts to transit, passenger rail, and sustainable transport while boosting highways. Critics warn it would cut funding for accessibility, clean buses, and intercity rail, and urge Congress to reject it.

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Despite 47% growth in ridership, Caltrain could close a third of its stations Riders can currently travel up to 79 miles between San Francisco and Gilroy, California.

Caltrain faces a $75M annual shortfall starting in 2027 without a new regional sales tax, putting major service cuts on the table despite rising ridership from new electric trains.

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Bay Area transit systems struggle with lost revenue, consider service cuts SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The AC Transit Board of Directors is considering potential service cuts and job reductions as the agency faces a $50 million budget shortfall. Two scenarios are under r…

The AC Transit Board of Directors is weighing service cuts and job losses amid a $50M shortfall, with up to 16% of service at risk. Similar pressure is hitting BART, Caltrain, and SFMTA as funding gaps grow across the Bay Area.

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MTC, SFEP, & BARC share their Climate Action Playbook for this year's SF Climate Week Every April, San Francisco Climate Week brings together hundreds of organizations to host over 100 climate action and environment-focused events and learning sessions that draw thousands of attendees from across the region.

San Francisco Climate Week brings together leaders driving climate solutions. The Bay Area Climate Action Playbook highlights electrification, resilience funding, and shoreline adaptation through regional collaboration.

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Bay Area transit systems struggle with lost revenue, consider service cuts SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The AC Transit Board of Directors is considering potential service cuts and job reductions as the agency faces a $50 million budget shortfall. Two scenarios are under r…

AC Transit faces a $50M gap, with proposed cuts of up to 11% (200 jobs) or over 16% (300 jobs). Similar pressure hits BART, SFMTA, and Caltrain. Leaders push for a November ballot measure to fund.

The AC Transit Board votes on budget options in June.

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What the SFMTA’s next five-year funding plan means for safe streets - Walk San Francisco How the SFMTA spends its various sources of funding is determined in its five-year Capital Improvement Program: the CIP. Updated every two years, the CIP details all of the transportation agency’s infrastructure project commitments, including street safety projects.

San Francisco’s proposed 5-year SFMTA Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes real progress toward safer streets: daylighting, traffic-calming, and Quick Build funding. But gaps remain in school safety, turn calming, and scaling proven fixes citywide.

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Come celebrate community visionaries at the intersection of housing and transportation.

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In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear’s Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California By updating the laws on what is and isn't an e-bicycle, advocates believe they can make streets safer and improve the industry.

California SB 1167 advanced unanimously, aiming to clearly define e-bikes and regulate high-powered e-motorcycles often misrepresented as e-bikes. The bill targets misleading marketing and improves safety and consumer protection in micromobility.

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Walkable Neighborhoods Can Boost Physical Activity, Population Health New research from Washington State University shows that small increases in neighborhood walkability could lead to substantial gains for a sedentary population, boosting individuals' physical activity and ultimately improving their health.

WSU research shows walkable neighborhoods boost physical activity, especially for sedentary people. People also walk more after moving to walkable areas. Health can improve not by changing people, but by changing where they live.

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In 1978, they stopped buses — and helped launch a disability rights movement People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

History isn’t always loud. 19 people in wheelchairs blocked two Denver buses, refusing to move until seen. The Gang of 19 sparked disability rights history, demanding access and dignity. “We will ride.”

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New study shows Highway 101 express lanes have improved but some transit experts wary A recent study shows that Highway 101 congestion has improved since the express lanes were implemented, though some leaders and experts cast doubt that the data paints an accurate portrayal

Highway widening doesn’t reduce congestion. San Mateo residents could have benefited from the same amount of congestion reduction at a fraction of the cost had SMCTA simply converted an existing general-purpose lane to an express lane.

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Bay Area Regional Climate Action Planning Initiative Learn about and participate in the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Planning Initiative for the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area, or MSA.

As the Bay Area’s first regional climate action plan, the BARCAP lays out a set of actionable and impactful strategies to accelerate the transition to a cleaner economy and carbon-neutral future, while keeping environmental justice at its core.

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Speed cameras in Oakland are real now...on the podcast Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

Oakland’s 60-day speed camera warning period has ended. Jose Fermoso breaks down 140,000 warnings on where speeding is worst and what comes next.

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