Extra Transbay Tube? BART looks at long term planning
While Muni contemplates bus rapid transit and light rail extensions, BART is looking at a long term plan that may include some major capacity improvements, such as a new Transbay Tube and fourth track...
View ArticleComment On Regional Rail Plan – In Oakland
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and various regional rail agencies are updating the Regional Rail Plan, which covers proposed expansions to BART, Caltrain, Amtrak, and other passenger rail...
View ArticleRider Alert: Transit on Halloween
Despite or because of or notwithstanding SF’s plans to cancel Halloween in the Castro, there will be some important service changes tonight: BART’s 16th and Mission Station will be closed from 8 pm....
View ArticleHigher fees, service cuts likely on BART
Regional commuters on BART are likely to see fares and fees go up this year due to budget shortfalls, today’s Chronicle reports. Among the options being considered are reduced frequency on weekends...
View ArticleTranslink passes BART test, to be activated in May
Good news on the Oyster, Octopus, SmarTrip, Suica style smartcard front: Testing of Translink on BART has been successful, and the cards will be supported “within a month.” Not coincidentally, the...
View ArticleBalboa Park BART to get a renovation
Not sure if it’s the “jewel in BART’s crown” as described by the spokeswoman, but there’s no question that Balboa Park station is one of the most heavily used and most in need of improvement in the...
View ArticleThis was a Muni Decision!
Found at Montgomery station. Is BART getting complaints from cash passengers no longer getting their transfer discount?
View ArticleDaly City at last
The 14L-Mission Limited buses that used to stop tantalizingly close to the Daly City BART station finally will take people the rest of the way during AM and PM commute hours. Temporarily, the morning...
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