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Marin and Sonoma Counties, CA - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, North Bay transit operators will implement coordinated service changes as part of the Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service (MASCOTS) Plan...

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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) this year launched a partnership with the California Department of Technology (CDT) to simplify and automate the verification process for CalFresh...

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The Regional Network Management (RNM) Council today approved the first set of transit wayfinding design guides to help Bay Area transit agencies establish a uniform look for signs and maps used...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed into law state Assembly Bill 117, authorizing a $590 million loan for Bay Area transit agencies that will avert major service cuts at AC Transit, BART, Caltrain and San...

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If you’re headed out to celebrate Valentine’s Day, consider taking transit – and make the trip part of your date. A Sunset Cruise One of the most popular ways to take in San Francisco Bay views is by...

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The Office of Governor Newsom, the California Department of Finance and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today reached an agreement on a $590 million loan for Bay Area transit agencies...

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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today adopted the Bay Area Transit Priority Policy for Roadways (Policy) designed to support Bay Area jurisdictions and agencies in the implementation...

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MTC and Bay Area transit agencies encourage residents and visitors alike to take transit to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8, and to related events happening around the...

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Clipper®, the Bay Area's electronic transit-fare payment card, today began its long-awaited shift to a cloud-based system, with each of the nearly two dozen transit agencies that accept Clipper for...

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Results of an October poll of voters in five Bay Area counties gauging sentiment about a potential November 2026 transportation sales tax measure will be presented next week to the Metropolitan...