News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
A new transit-oriented development project at the Coliseum Station is being highlighted by BART. Read More
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), in partnership with cities and counties, are stepping up collaborative efforts to meet the Bay Area’s chronic housing affordability challenges by preserving existing housing units, preventing the displacement of current residents and promoting the construction of new units. Read More
With lockdown restrictions easing in many areas, parents can breathe a little easier. Three months ago, their duties multiplied overnight to include parenting, working, homeschooling, cooking and entertaining – all at once. Read More
Beginning Monday, construction can resume in many Bay Area counties after stay-at-home orders stopped many projects in their tracks. Read More
The BART board has voted to amend its transit-oriented development policy to support affordable housing. Read More
A new report from RentCafe shows people who live in apartments in San Francisco and Fremont have limited space as Bay Area residents are being asked to shelter in place through May. Read More
Apartment related searches are on a rebound, above pre-pandemic levels, settling back into typical seasonal trends, according to RENTCafe.com traffic data and Google Trends. Read More
Bay Area rents were still up in March, but the 2.3% year-over-year increase showed a decline in comparison to last year, according to a new report from RentCafe. Read More
Renters are still active across the United States despite more COVID-19 cases and stay-at-home directives, according to a new survey from RentCafe. Read More
Renters who are already involved in the process of finding a new apartment are continuing their searches despite the COVID-19 issue, according to a new report from RENTCafe. Read More