Today's News Roundup

The Oakland International Airport BART station entrance.

San Francisco Chronicle

Big changes in store for SFO and OAK flyers as Southwest ends open seating policy
KPIX

Scientist-activist group criticizes Oakland airport expansion
The Oaklandside

GIG will shut down its car-sharing service by year’s end
Press Democrat

PD Editorial: Repeal Cotati’s roundabout ban
SFMTA

Podcast: Scooting Safely
Fairfield Daily Republic

SolTrans throwing tropical party
Bloomberg

Bikeshare Is More Popular Than Ever. But It’ll Cost You
Mass Transit

California State Transportation Agency, CHSRA renew agreement with FRA
Mercury News

Walters: Eye-popping construction costs intensify California’s housing shortage
San Francisco Chronicle

This SF group says it solved the math on affordable housing. Can it get others to follow?
Marin Independent Journal

Marin program adds art to housing support
Mercury News

San Jose job hub may sprout at vast site after project lands key loan
San Francisco Chronicle

This historic building embodies S.F.’s challenges — but its owners aren’t giving up
Knee Deep Times

New Rules on Rebuilds, FEMA Says No to Wet Feet