The federal lawsuit argues that Oakland is intentionally trying to confuse passengers and divert traffic from SFO by renaming its airport ‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.’
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/04/18/san-francisco-sues-oakland-over-plan-to-change-airport-name/
Only about 8% of California public school students ride a school bus, as compared to almost 40% nationwide. The reason goes back to Proposition 13 and school funding reform.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/28/why-dont-more-bay-area-kids-ride-school-buses/
A report from the transit agency’s inspector general finds that three employees clocked in for their shifts and then spent work time at home.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/20/bart-fraud-watchdog-uncovers-worker-time-card-scams/
The EPA expects that under the new rules, EVs could account for up to 56% of new passenger vehicles sold for model years 2030 through 2032, meeting a goal that President Biden set in 2021.
The maker of Dodge, Jeep and Ram made a deal with California to cut greenhouse gas emission from cars as the state transitions away from gas-powered vehicles.
KQED's 'In Transit' blog covers the latest reports and analysis on the past, present and future of transportation in the Bay Area and beyond: rails, roads, bike routes and pedestrian paths, from ...
For a boutique travel experience, call a water taxi to quickly move along the San Francisco Embarcadero while taking in some epic views.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/02/22/scooting-along-the-san-francisco-bay-front-in-a-water-taxi/
According to the first 3 months of data by San Francisco transit officials, the pilot Valencia Bikeway Improvement Project in San Francisco has shown to achieve the agency’s goals.
Some automakers, like Ford and Tesla, are reducing production of electric cars as sales have dropped. Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate?
Less than 3 weeks after part of the fuselage blew out of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 plane at 16,000 feet, the FAA has cleared the way for the planes to operate again.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/01/27/heres-how-to-know-if-your-next-flight-is-on-a-boeing-737-max-9/
City transportation officials say they're still studying the impact of a center-running bikeway that merchants and some street-safety advocated have criticized.
"This year, we are seeing more people flying than ever with fewer cancellations than we have seen in years," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza blocked all westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge early Thursday, instantly causing a major commute tie-up.
Starting January, electric car shoppers will receive up to $7,500 cash-in-hand on the day they purchase an EV, no longer having to wait for a tax rebate.
Since Aug. 1, a center-running bikeway has been in effect along Valencia Street from 15th to 23rd streets. But it's been an adjustment process for bicyclists and drivers, businesses and residents...
As of Monday, BART has a new schedule. Read more about the changes to BART, which lines are most affected, and changes to BART wait times.
Now that electric cars are mainstream, higher-income Californians will no longer qualify for state subsidies, while lower-income buyers could get up to $12,000.
The transit agency is retiring its original cars as part of revamped service that will begin September 11.
The bill, which author Sen. Scott Wiener has 'paused' in the face of opposition, would have raised tolls on bridges by $1.50. A new analysis argued the impact on lower-income drivers would be lim...
The state Department of Motor Vehicles asked for the reduction after a Cruise vehicle without a human driver collided with an unspecified emergency vehicle on Thursday.
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 3–1 Thursday evening to allow Cruise and Waymo robotaxis to charge fares in San Francisco.
Privacy advocates are pushing for infrastructure improvements over automated citations.
One of the Bay Area's hottest clothing drops of the season is predicted to sell out once again — and there are only 1,500 available.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/07/12/bart-ugly-holiday-sweater-available-presale-now/
The plan would give the funds to bus and rail operators over the next three years to keep services running. Still unknown: exactly how much agencies like BART and Muni would get.
CA State Superintendent Tony Thurmond California’s public schools are dealing with unprecedented issues exacerbated by the pandemic: staffing shortages, low literacy, absenteeism and a mental h...
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2023/06/02/tony-thurmond-autonomous-vehicles-generative-ai/
California’s public transit agencies are seeking $5 billion over five years to keep buses and trains running, but time is running out in the budget process at the state Capitol.
About 200 people were forced out of their homes in the Coliseum Connections complex, built on BART property, during New Year's weekend floods. Four months later — and after the reported suicide...
The San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Project was officially opened Saturday, as Assemblymember Diane Papan and Rep. Kevin Mullin praised the project, saying it would lessen congestion and improve poll...
BART's inspector general departed after long-running disagreements with the board. BART has agreed to dramatically increase the inspector general's budget, but the agency's toughest critic in the...
Highways like the I-980 in Oakland have divided and sickened Black neighborhoods across the U.S. Reparations need to take that into account.