Today's News Roundup

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

Mercury News

Roadway improvements near the Port of Redwood City to ease traffic congestion
San Francisco Chronicle

Muni is heading for a financial cliff. S.F. activists are trying to save it with a new tax
San Francisco Chronicle

Can you name the longest bus route in S.F.? We uncovered that plus more fun Muni facts
Mercury News

Free water shuttle between Alameda and Oakland starts service July 17
Berkeleyside

Berkeley approves fleet of Lime rental e-scooters
Fairfield Daily Republic

STA board meets Wednesday
Mercury News

Glydways founder says access to mobility changes lives for the better
Marin Independent Journal

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path change could start in fall
New York Times

The American Elevator Explains Why Housing Costs Have Skyrocketed
San Francisco Examiner

Record empty offices hurt SF firms, workers who tailor, repair spaces
San Francisco Chronicle

More people are into birding, including this 17-year-old S.F. birder. Just don’t ask him about quail
Mercury News

Are solar panels a good investment? New Berkeley study offers an answer
Marin Independent Journal

Tiburon open space acquisition in final stages