News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America discretionary grant program to fund transportation projects of national and regional significance. Read More
Eleven more Bay Area transit agencies today joined the Clipper START program, which allows lower-income adults age 19-64 to receive fare discounts ranging from 20% to 50% on most transit systems around the region. Beginning Monday, Jan. 25, riders with Clipper START cards will receive a 50% discount on SamTrans fares, and 20% discounts on AC Transit, County Connection, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), Napa VINE, SolTrans, Tri Delta Transit, Union City Transit, Vacaville City Coach, WestCAT and Wheels fares. Read More
The Association of Bay Area Governments has announced a new research initiative to help Bay Area planners meet the requirements of AB-686, new legislation to fight housing discrimination. Read More
Starting in early 2021, Muni’s new 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express line will improve Downtown access, reduce commute times and add transit capacity for residents of the Bayview and Hunters Point neighborhoods. Read More
The first development proposal submitted to Marin County under a new state law intended to streamline certain types of housing developments to address California’s severe housing shortage and affordability crisis has been given county approval. Read More
Six more Bay Area transit agencies will join the new Clipper START program this month, allowing lower-income adults age 19-64 to receive fare discounts ranging from 20 percent to 50 percent on a growing number of transit systems around the region. Read More
Caltrain is considering service adjustments aimed at increasing ridership and better serving those that depend on the system during shelter-in-place. Read More
In this first segment of Estuary Voices, the San Francisco Estuary Partnership’s Liz Juvera asks four women working at the equity forefront to share their observations, struggles, and insights. Read More
MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments’ Executive Board both voted last month to support Proposition 16 on the November 2020 ballot. Read More
Register now for a vibrant discussion on what a safe and equitable transit system accessible for women and girls can look like in the Bay Area. The online program is from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday and is free. Read More