Governor signs SB63, paving way for transit funding regional measure and signature gathering campaign — Seamless Bay Area If approved by voters at the November 2026 ballot, this measure will prevent deep service cuts to BART, Caltrain, Muni, AC Transit, and other transit services, fund regional transit integration initiatives, and generate flexible funds for counties to spend on other transit-related priorities. Now, t

Gov. Newsom has signed SB63, paving the way for a Bay Area transit funding measure on the Nov 2026 ballot.

If approved, it will prevent major service cuts and fund regional transit integration.

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Bay Area Transit Faces Collapse without 2026 Ballot Measure BART, Caltrain, Muni, and AC Transit could face devastating cuts, pushing thousands more cars onto Bay Area roads, unless voters intervene.

Unless voters intervene, #BART, #Caltrain, #Muni, and AC Transit could face devastating cuts, pushing thousands more cars onto Bay Area roads. buff.ly/7GzMv9x

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#SanFrancisco Fleet Week takes off! 🛩️ BART + Muni will get fans there fast. Longer BART trains will run for the air shows on Oct 11–12.

🚆 Follow their rider guide for an easy trip in the comments section 💬

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North Bay Fuels A Public Transit Surge But Don't Celebrate Yet More people around the Bay Area region are riding trains, boats, and buses and transit agencies are offering goodies to keep it up.

Bay Area transit ridership surged in early 2025—trains, buses, and ferries up millions of trips. Agencies like BART, Caltrain, and SMART celebrate with rider perks while funding questions loom ahead.

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State legislature passes bills for regional, state funding of transit In the last days of the session, the California legislature passed important bills for the funding of Caltrain, rail and transit around the state. SB63 authorizes a regional transit funding measure…

In its final days, California passed key transit bills: SB63 for a Bay Area regional funding measure and AB1207/SB840 extending Cap & Invest, securing billions for Caltrain, BART, and statewide transit.

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Take a bike on transit in the Bay Area Did you know that you can take your bike or your scooter on most transit vehicles in the Bay Area?

Bring your bike or scooter on most Bay Area transit! Extend your trip, rethink your commute, or plan an adventure.

Check your transit agency’s rules before riding.

#BayAreaTransit #BikeAndRide #SustainableTravel #CommuteBetter

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Transit Month has arrived: San Francisco officials say hop on for a smoother ride - Local News Matters A COLLECTION OF SAN FRANCISCO officials and public transportation advocates gathered at the steps of City Hall to raise awareness of September being

San Francisco leaders and advocates kicked off Transit Month at City Hall, highlighting Muni’s looming deficits, the need for new funding, and urging Bay Area riders to support and celebrate public transit.

#TransitMonth #BayAreaTransit #RidePublicTransit

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BART meltdown: a computer glitch caused an hours-long shutdown stranding thousands. With aging infrastructure and fire and smoke delays, is it time for a major upgrade? Watch and weigh in https://sub.dnpl.us/aanews/ 🚇⚠️ #BARTShutdown #BayAreaTransit

BART service between Embarcadero and West Oakland was severely disrupted Friday evening due to equipment issues and reports of smoke in the Transbay Tube. #BART #BayAreaTransit #TransitNews

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BART Launches Open Payments - Streetsblog San Francisco Starting Wednesday, it will be possible to open BART's fare gates with the tap of a credit or debit card. But advocates want to know when the rest of the Bay Area's disparate transit systems will get on board

"The Bay Area still has a long way to go," wrote Transform's Abibat Rahman-Davies, who is working on a white paper about open payments.

#BayAreaTransit #TapAndRide #TransitAccessibility

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BART to roll out contactless payment: Here's what to know You'll soon be able to pay for BART the same way you pay for everything else --- by tapping your debit or credit card. But, is Clipper Card being phased out completely?

Starting August 20, BART riders can tap debit or credit cards to pay.

Clipper cards aren’t going away—you’ll still need them for transfers to other transit, like Muni.

#BART #ClipperCard #BayAreaTransit #PublicTransit

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Bay Area transit’s latest Big Sync improves transfers, saving riders up to 20 minutes per trip As part of the ongoing implementation of the Bay Area Transit Transformation Action Plan approved by MTC in 2021, Bay Area transit agencies are syncing schedules in a whole new way to make riding transit even faster.

Bay Area transit agencies are syncing schedules in this month’s “Big Sync,” cutting waits and saving riders up to 20 minutes.

Faster, more seamless, and more rider-focused. #BayAreaTransit

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More trips, transfers, and transit options — MTC's Clipper BayPass pilot shows promise - Local News Matters FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS of initial trials of an unlimited Bay Area transit pass, universities and major employers are deciding whether they would like to

Following a successful pilot, BayPass—offering unlimited rides on all Bay Area transit with Clipper—is expanding to schools & employers. #BayAreaTransit #PublicTransit

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One Step Closer to Stable Funding for Bay Area Transit - Transform The Bay Area Transit Stability Bill, SB 63, isn't perfect, but it's a major step toward preserving our transit systems post-pandemic.

The Bay Area Transit Stability Bill, SB 63, isn't perfect, but it's a major step toward preserving our transit systems post-pandemic.

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Oakland is a major hub for Bay Area Rapid Transit (@SFBART), connecting the East Bay to San Francisco.
#BART #BayAreaTransit #Oakland

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BART saw a 13.4% June ridership jump vs. last year, driven by big weekend events like Pride. Saturday ridership rose 24.6%. Weekdays remain low due to remote work.

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New Economic Study Finds Gross Receipts Tax on Top 2% of Big Businesses Will Prevent Collapse of Bay Area Public Transit Agencies - Transform Press Release: Study shows gross receipts tax is the best path forward for a regional transit funding measure in the Bay Area.

Today, Bay Area Forward released a new economic analysis that shows Bay Area public transit can be fully funded by a gross receipts tax on only the top 2% of Bay Area businesses.

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VTA's BART extension construction underway amid delays, funding gaps We got a firsthand look of the construction at the west portal where the Santa Clara station will be - just behind PayPal Park.

VTA’s BART extension in Santa Clara County is underway with 6 miles of new rail, 4 stations, and a 5-mile tunnel.

Despite budget gaps, crews aim for 2037 completion with 24/7 work on phase two.

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Bay Area transit gets $750M loan in state budget deal, eyes 2026 sales tax measure - The Voice of San Francisco Bay Area transit advocates and state lawmakers are celebrating a budget agreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom that includes a $750 million loan to Bay Area transit agencies to hold them over until November...

📣 Bay Area transit gets $750M state loan to stay afloat—now eyes 2026 sales tax measure to fund BART, Muni & more. Without it, service cuts loom. #BayAreaTransit 🚆💸
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Bay Area transit officials slam Clipper 2.0 delays, say Bay Area deserves better - The Voice of San Francisco The patience of Bay Area transit officials is running thin as delays continue with the rollout of the next generation of the Clipper card system that will eventually allow transit riders to pay for fa...

Bay Area transit officials slam nearly 700-day delay of Clipper 2.0 rollout. Riders deserve better. New launch expected late August. #BayAreaTransit #ClipperCard #PublicTransit
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🚍 Tuesday, May 6 is All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day!

Ride the bus, train, or ferry to celebrate cleaner air, better service, and improved transit experiences across the Bay Area.

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First look: Kyle unboxes our new Urban Solar Real-Time signs, soon to be mounted at 28 of our busiest bus stops. #cccta #countyconnection #bayareatransit

Meet Lisa, our Storekeeper in Maintenance. She’s the heart of the store, helping our maintenance crew to keep our buses running like fine oiled machines (because they are)! #countyconnection #cccta #publictransit #bayareatransit #concord #contracostacounty #contracosta

Guerrilla activists are remaking Bay Area transit stops on their own

Bay Area transit stops are getting a stunning makeover, thanks to some creative guerrilla activists! ✨ #BayAreaTransit #GuerrillaGardening #PublicArt #CommunityImprovement

Bay Area Unveils Innovative Transit Maps and Signs in Santa Rosa for Enhanced Navigation Bay Area transit agencies and MTC launch new trial maps and signs in Santa Rosa aimed at improving navigation for riders and encouraging public feedback.

Bay Area Unveils Innovative Transit Maps and Signs in Santa Rosa for Enhanced Navigation #United_States #MTC #Santa_Rosa #BayAreaTransit #TransitSigns

New Poll Indicates Majority Support For Transit Revenue and Reform Measure /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)'s and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)'s Joint Legislation Committee...

A poll found 54% of Bay Area voters support a transit tax, but it falls short of the two-thirds needed. Lawmakers seek funding to prevent service cuts and improve transit.

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Check out 24 accomplishments that made 2024 a transformative year for BART, from enhancing the customer experience to investing in a better future.

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How does #transit affect a company’s ability to attract/retain talent? http://bit.ly/2dxvde5 #BayAreaTransit #CRE @JLLResearch #SF #SV