Transportation
Masks still a requirement on public transit
While mask mandates are being lifted in parts of the Bay Area, they remain a requirement on public transportation. Read More
Public Health
Mask on transit rule extends to March
Transportation
Mark Prado
December 20, 2021
The U.S. Transit Security Administration has extended the face mask requirement for all transportation networks, including public transportation, through March 18, 2022.
Transportation
Masks required on public transit; Biden administration extends rule
Bay Area transit agencies are reminding passengers that anyone riding trains, subways, buses, ferries, trolleys and cable cars must wear a mask per standing order from the Centers for Disease Control. Read More
Adaptive bicycling available San Francisco
Transportation
Mark Prado
August 17, 2021
Riders with differing abilities are able to ride adaptive bikeshare bikes in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco as part of a program sponsored by MTC, the Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program, Lyft and SFMTA.
BayREN: Linking health and energy efficiency
Environment
Jimmy Moore
July 20, 2021
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is putting a focus on energy efficient homes and buildings as a way to keep people well.
Projects
Work continues on MTC-supported Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier
Beginning this month, people biking and walking on the Golden Gate Bridge east sidewalk will notice sections of the pathway narrowed for construction and storage related to the ongoing installation of a suicide deterrent net, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. Read More
Public Participation
Annual Bike to Work Day Pivots to “Bike to Wherever Days”
The Bay Area’s annual Bike to Work Day has been re-imagined as “Bike to Wherever Days” (BTWD) encouraging bicyclists across the nine-county region to participate in a myriad of activities to promote cycling throughout September. Read More
Ventilation on BART key piece of safety protocol
Transportation
Mark Prado
August 14, 2020
BART is getting the word out that its ventilation process keeps riders as safe as possible.