News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
SMART will open not one, but two new stations Dec.14 as rail service comes to Larkspur and downtown Novato in Marin County. Read More
A 5.4% inflation-based fare increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020 as part of a program first approved by the BART Board in 2003 and renewed for a second series in 2013, according to BART. Read More
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system is offering free service beginning Thanksgiving Day, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Read More
BART crews have been working to rebuild tracks in Lafayette and thanks to time-lapse video, the activity can be seen in hyperspeed. Read More
As part of National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 22-28, North Bay law enforcement agencies will be partnering with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit agency to reinforce safe behaviors near trains, tracks and at railroad crossings. Read More
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
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
Passengers can expect smoother rides as BART works to switch out the system's third rails, which powers the rail cars. Read More
While Caltrain is working toward installing a key safety system, a North Bay rail line already has the feature. Read More