Transportation
Caltrain's South San Francisco station opening eyed for November
July 2, 2021
Caltrain announced Friday the opening of its new South San Francisco Station is now scheduled for November. Read More
Commuter Rail
Transportation
BART to return to near-pre pandemic service
July 1, 2021
BART will return to near-pre pandemic service on Aug. 2 instead of Aug. 30 as originally planned, the agency announced Thursday. The Aug. 2 change includes extending closing times to midnight Monday through Saturday. Read More
Transportation
Distancing ends on MUNI, celebrity voices welcome riders back
June 15, 2021
While masks are still required, Monday saw the end of required physical distancing between Muni riders coinciding with a broader statewide reopening campaign. Customers, however, must still maintain a six-foot distance from operators. Read More
Transportation
Caltrain extends Clipper fare discounts
June 9, 2021
Passengers who use a Caltrain monthly pass, only available on Clipper to ride the rail service, will continue to receive a 20% discount through June 30, 2023. Read More
Transportation
Capitol Corridor increases service, restores café car
June 7, 2021
Taking a leap toward full, pre-pandemic service, the Capitol Corridor has introduced a new schedule that increases the number of trains on both weekdays and weekends. Read More
Transportation
Coming Monday, BART to increase service
June 3, 2021
Starting Monday, BART will double the number of 15-minute frequencies on weekdays and offer more trips on Saturdays in preparation of the economy fully opening on June 15th. Read More
Transportation
Caltrain looks at fare changes as part of pandemic recovery
May 10, 2021
Caltrain will host a public hearing later this month to gather feedback on potential changes to its fare structure as the rail agency continues to work on recovery plans as a result of the pandemic. Read More
Services
COVID vaccines available at VTA's Santa Teresa Light Rail Station
May 4, 2021
Photo courtesy VTA
The Valley Transportation Authority is continuing efforts to assist in enabling every eligible Santa Clara County resident to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and has established a permanent vaccine site set up at the Santa Teresa Light Rail Station in South San Jose. Read More
Transportation
SMART board approves $21.4 million capital improvement plan
April 26, 2021
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Mark Prado
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit board has approved a $21.4 million list of rail and pathway projects connecting SMART stations. The North Bay rail agency plans to leverage these funds for up to $80 million million in construction grants.
Transportation
Muni tunnels add Wi-Fi; subway train service resumes next month
April 8, 2021
Credit
Mark Prado
The recent wave of major Muni subway repairs includes Wi-Fi availability with routers in stations and cellular antennas installed in the tunnels, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Read More