Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Transit

The Transbay train station under the transit center sits fallow, without any trains. How can the Bay Area make sure projects such as this get completed in a reasonable amount of time in the future? Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

SPUR Talk: Rules for Successful Mega Projects

By Roger Rudick | Apr 1, 2020 | No Comments

The Bay Area is going to need huge, expensive improvements to its transit system. But it has a poor track record when it comes to getting them built on time and on budget. How can future mega projects avoid breaking the bank?

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Interview: VTA Chair Cindy Chavez on the Agency’s Response to COVID-19

By Damien Newton | Mar 31, 2020 | No Comments

"All these decisions we have to make…they’re tradeoffs," Chavez laments. "There’s no better way to say it."

SFMTA is going to discontinue all rail services, starting Monday. Image: Wikimedia

Muni to Shut Down all Trains March 30

By Roger Rudick | Mar 26, 2020 | No Comments

Muni to stop running trains on Monday, but bus service will continue

BART is stopping at 9 p.m., due to a huge drop in revenue. Streetsblog/Rudick

COVID-19 Transit Cuts Highlight Flawed Funding

By Roger Rudick | Mar 24, 2020 | No Comments

Why do we treat BART as a 'bailout,' while the Bay Bridge, freeways, CHP, etc... remain open?

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“Faster Bay Area” Hits the Brakes

By Damien Newton and Roger Rudick | Mar 23, 2020 | No Comments

Mega ballot measure put on hold over coronavirus concerns

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SFMTA Modifies Service for “Shelter in Place”

By Roger Rudick | Mar 17, 2020 | No Comments

Muni shifting service to better serve healthcare facilities and help with social distancing

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