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Commentary: Recent Tragedies Underscore How Dangerous Motorists Threaten Everyone
The press acts as if trains and grade crossings are the problem.
June 29, 2022
Legislation Promises Transit Integration for Bay Area
Might Bay Area transit finally start to make sense?
February 4, 2022
Infrastructure Law Helps Fix Amtrak Funding Woes, Rail Exec. Tells House
An infusion of $22 billion for Amtrak would allow the system to offer more reliable service, upgrade stations and work on its backlog of deferred maintenance.
December 29, 2021
California Needs to Up its Train Game
San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner--new umbrella group wants to promote state's model of operating trains. How about Japan or France instead?
October 22, 2021
Editorial: Train vs. Car ‘Accidents’ are Never Accidental
Warning bells, flashing lights, loud horns, stop lines, gates... Wednesday's tragedy points to fundamental issues with how we educate and license drivers
August 26, 2021
Adopt an Agency and Help Bring Integrated Transit
Seamless Bay Area wants your help pushing transit operators to put the customer first
August 20, 2021
A Very Ferry Future for Oakland?
Oakland City Councilmember and vice-Mayor Rebecca Kaplan wants a less San Francisco/commuter-focused service, with direct ferries running between multiple locations and Oakland.
July 12, 2021
New Bridge Proposed to Eliminate Rail Choke Point
A 90-year-old draw bridge is the source of major delays on trains in the Bay Area--the push is on to replace it
June 16, 2021
Q&A: How to Keep Rail Project Costs Under Control
Our ongoing series looks at how California can build mega projects effectively in the new era
June 8, 2021
Cal Amtrak Wants Safer Ballpark Plan
Head of the agency that runs passenger trains between San Jose and Sacramento wants more done to address rail safety issues at proposed Howard Terminal ballpark
April 20, 2021
