News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
Contrary to what some might think, BART didn't always exist. In fact, service started in 1972, although decades of planning and construction preceded trains rolling. Read More
We are in the middle of Transit Week 2019, an event sponsored by the San Francisco Transit Riders group. Read More
The 49ers season begins soon, with the first home game in Santa Clara on Sept. 22. Public transit is a good option to get to Levi's Stadium. Read More
Talk about about bad potholes. A Michigan runner said he broke his leg while stepping in one during a race in the city of Flint last weekend. Read More
Kansas City is seriously looking at free bus transit as a way to provide equity, improve the environment and smooth traffic. Read More
A recent Cal Matters piece highlighted the future of self-driving cars in the state, and while the technology is promising, there are still hurdles. Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its August 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report, which details the latest compiled air carrier data. Read More
And the survey says: BART is cleaner. Read More
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit agency will begin overnight testing of its railroad crossing warning equipment and train control systems on its new line to Larkspur starting Friday. Read More