Transportation
MTC speeds up transit with BRT funding
MTC is partnering with cities, counties and transportation agencies to bring more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors to the Bay Area. Read More
Air Quality
Transportation
New head of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has California ties
Steven Cliff — former deputy executive officer at the California Air Resources Board — has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 16th administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Read More
Environment
Bay Area Air Quality Management District leader announces retirement
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Executive Officer Jack Broadbent announced he will retire after more than 18 years as head of the agency. Read More
Environment
MTC and Bay Area Air Quality Management District: working for cleaner air
Have you noticed the amazing winter sunsets? Those beautiful colors come from light bouncing off particles in the atmosphere, often caused by pollution from vehicles and fires. Read More
Environment
Sign up now to take part in California’s Clean Air Day
The fourth annual California Clean Air Day is set for Wednesday, Oct. 6 and residents, businesses and cities around the state are encouraged to sign up and commit to clear the air, through actions big and small. Read More
Environment
Breathe carefully: report says air quality slipping
After air quality improved for decades, what we breathe may be becoming worse, according to new federal data analyzed by the Associated Press. Read More
Meetings
Preview of 3/9 Meeting: Operations, Joint MTC Planning and ABAG Administration, Joint MTC and ABAG Legislation, Joint MTC Commission and Policy Advisory Council
Four meeting will be held on Friday, March 9, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Bay Area Metro Center, including the MTC Operations Committee, Joint MTC Planning and ABAG Administrative Committees, Joint MTC and ABAG Legislative Committees, and Joint MTC Commission and MTC Policy Advisory Council. Major items for discussion include a proposed amendment to Plan Bay Area 2040 (Plan) and the Amended 2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to revise the cost and scope of the U.S. 101 Managed Lanes Project in San Mateo County (see the staff presentation and memo); a summary of the 2018 housing Read More