San Francisco Charges Ahead with Comprehensive EV Adoption Plan, Aiming for Citywide Charging Accessibility
San Francisco announces a plan to expand EV infrastructure, focusing on public curbside charging to accommodate residents without home charging options, aiming for greener transportation and equitable access.
Embarcadero Station Upgrade Begins, Entrance at Market and Pine Streets Closes for 8 Months
The Embarcadero Station in San Francisco will close its entrance at Market and Pine for eight months starting March 14 for canopy upgrades, with four alternative entrances available.
Caltrain Cancels Select Train Services Mar 9-10 for Electrification Work, Offers Bus Replacements
Caltrain will suspend some early morning and late-night trains on March 9-10 for its Electrification Project, replacing them with bus service on certain routes.
Mayor London Breed Announces Completion of $29M Stormwater Project in San Francisco
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the completion of a stormwater project to prevent flooding in low-lying areas, with a focus on infrastructure resilience.
California Puts Brakes on Waymo's Robotaxi Expansion Plans in Los Angeles and San Mateo Amid Safety Concerns
California regulators paused Waymo's autonomous vehicle service expansion in Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties, citing safety reviews, while incidents involving self-driving vehicles have raised public concerns.
San Francisco's Valencia Street Bike Lane Faces Uncertain Future Amid SFMTA Debate and Community Feedback
The SFMTA's report finds Valencia Street's center bike lane in San Francisco safer, but faces backlash from local businesses over parking issues and reduced foot traffic.
Caltrain Announces Modified Presidents' Day Schedule for Bay Area Commuters
Caltrain will operate a modified schedule on Presidents' Day, with 40 local trains and limited shuttle service, excluding the Brisbane-Crocker Park Shuttle. Parking fees will apply.
Lyft's Women+ Connect Hits Streets Nationwide After Soaring Demand
Lyft's Women+ Connect feature, allowing women and nonbinary users to match with each other, is now available nationwide, promoting safety and comfort for these passengers and drivers.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge Eyes Toll Hikes to Sustain Maintenance and Transit Services
The Golden Gate Bridge Board of Directors is considering toll hikes to fund maintenance and transit services amid a budget shortfall. Public input is requested on the proposals.
San Francisco's Getaround Cuts One-Third of North American Workforce in Profitability Push
Getaround announced a restructuring plan, cutting about a third of its North American staff to improve profitability, despite a revenue jump last quarter. The layoffs are part of various initiatives including AI and global app improvements.
SFMTA Announces Transit Adjustments and Street Closures for Super Bowl, Warriors Games in San Francisco
SFMTA has released a transit and traffic advisory due to major events from Feb 8-14, including Warriors games and the 49ers Super Bowl, with additional Muni service and road closures planned.
San Francisco's Muni Witnesses 25% Surge in Ridership, Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Francisco's Muni reports a 25% ridership increase in 2023, reaching 71% of pre-pandemic levels on weekdays and 86% on weekends, with service improvements leading to higher customer satisfaction.