News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
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
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
Caltrain has announced its reducing the price of its monthly pass by 20% from April to September. Riders can purchase an April Pass starting this week. Read More
For the first time since it opened in May 2018, Bart's Antioch Station will be staffed with agents beginning Monday. Read More
Caltrain’s first electric trains have been delivered to the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado, for testing, marking a major milestone in the electrification of the railroad, agency officials said. Read More
Some San Francisco's Muni Metro rail lines are almost ready to see trains roll again, while others are a work in progress as the system makes its way back from the pandemic. Read More
Caltrain's Positive Train Control project has been certified by the Federal Railroad Administration. Read More
SMART has been recognized by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for achieving Positive Train Control (PTC) certification ahead of the industry mandated deadline. Read More
Caltrain has released the results of its Pandemic Rider Survey, providing insight into how the pandemic has affected the rail service. Read More