Public transit
Analyst Sees Grim Future For California High-Speed Rail Project
California’s plan for a $98 billion high-speed rail system to connect Northern and Southern California does not comply with some parts of the 2008 ballot measure voters approved to provide the seed money, providing the latest obstacle for the embattled project, according to the state’s legislative analyst.
Audit Critical Of Cost Overruns On San Francisco Muni Projects
San Francisco’s Muni does a poor job of preventing cost overruns on transit projects, according to a new audit, which also reports that 29 projects are averaging almost 600 days behind schedule.
San Francisco Supervisors Rally Support For Central Subway Project
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is trying to quell the notion that support is waning for the Central Subway Project.
BART-To-San Jose Sees An Infusion Of Cash From State
California may be broke, but that isn’t stopping the state from funneling more than $200 million into Bay Area transportation projects. This is especially good news for the BART-to-San Jose project.
San Francisco Muni’s J-Church Line Targeted For Improvement
San Francisco’s Muni is looking at a switch to “all-door boarding” to reduce public transit delays, especially on the J-Church line.
BART Officers In SF Shooting Had No Mental Health Training
BART is attempting to give all its police officers training in dealing with the mentally ill. However, two officers involved in a fatal shooting early this month had yet to receive it.
Peninsula High-Speed Rail Work Halted Over New Track Option
Nearly all planning work on a four-track bullet train system along the Peninsula has been halted as authorities consider a lower-cost option that would minimize the impact on neighborhoods.
Higher Bay Area Public Transit Fares, Tolls Enacted
Public transit became a little less attractive for Bay Area commuters Friday as a number of fare hikes were enacted July 1st.
San Francisco Central Subway Project Gets Green Light
San Francisco’s central subway project will move forward after approval of a $233 million contract to dig a tunnel underground to Chinatown.
Cyclists Applaud Second Caltrain Bike Car
Cyclists are applauding the completion of Caltrains’ $300,000 bike project.
The transit agency has just completed a project to ensure that each of its trains are equipped with two bike cars.
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