What happens if I cross a Bay Area bridge without FasTrak?
With tolltakers gone from all bridges* in the Bay Area, drivers need FasTrak to pay their tolls. The FasTrak transponder signals when a car goes through a toll plaza, and …
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Bridge fire map shows more than 50 homes and structures destroyed or damaged
A parking option for visitors wanting to pull over and get that selfie at Bixby Bridge is no longer available. Starting this past Friday a new no parking rule took …
SamTrans bus drivers stage sick-out amid union contract woes – The Mercury News
More than 60 SamTrans union bus drivers — about 30% — participated in a contract-related sick-out Thursday, prompting the transit agency to rearrange bus schedules to minimize service disruptions to …
Caltrain seeks to increase ridership with new $1 youth fare – The Mercury News
Anyone 18 years old or younger can now ride Caltrain for a $1 one-way fare. The transit agency launched the permanent fare deal over the weekend. A $2 all-day pass …
Teens and young adults say getting a driver’s license can wait
Alexia Marquez was adamant about safety when it came to buying her first car, but she also wanted something good on gas. So, the 21-year-old started doing her homework: She …
Caltrain to auction off used diesel locomotives after full electrification begins
Caltrain has opened an online store with the hope of auctioning off 20 retired diesel locomotives that can be repurposed as a brewery, store, community center or cozy home. An …
Bay Area without BART would affect housing, traffic, economy: report
BART has been crystal clear about the consequences of its so-called impending fiscal cliff. The transit agency is facing a $35 million budget shortfall in the 2026 fiscal year, and …
Local canoer rescues scared dog stranded on island off Redwood City
On the afternoon of July 6, under the beating sun in one of the worst heat waves to hit the Bay Area in recent years, Roger Dunn was canoeing in …
Caltrain service suspended this weekend for final electric train testing
Caltrain is suspending service between San Francisco and San Jose on Saturday and Sunday to test its new electric train fleet that is slated to begin carrying passengers in September. …
Caltrans enlists GenAI testing to reduce bottlenecks, keep roads safe
Why does I-80 always clog right before University Avenue in Berkeley on Saturday afternoons? What’s causing the nighttime crashes on I-280 from Meridian Avenue to McLaughlin Avenue in San Jose? …