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Can Public Transportation Survive the Pandemic? Experts Warn of ‘Death Spiral'
Passenger numbers on New York’s MTA and London’s Underground metro system initially crashed by around 95 percent, and have since recovered to only about one-third of last year’s levels. And while those numbers have rebounded, passenger numbers are likely to be lower in the near-to-medium term.
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Caltrain Facing Full Shutdown as Tax Measure Fails to Advance
Caltrain, a key commuter line along the Peninsula from San Francisco to the South Bay, may be facing a permanent shutdown after a bid for a sales tax ballot measure failed to advance this week.
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‘Do We Care About the Public?' Cities Weigh Free Public Transit Amid Rising Costs
Michelle Wu, a City Council member in Boston, wants everyone to ride for free on subways and buses that crisscross the region, NBC News reports.
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New State Bill Proposes to Integrate Bay Area Transit
A newly introduced piece of state legislation seeks to integrate the more than two dozen separate and independent Bay Area transit agencies into one “seamless” system.
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Report: Bay Area Home to Many of Nation's Most Costly Commutes
The Bay Area is home to four of the nation’s 10 most costly commutes, according to a recent report from LendingTree, an online lending company.
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Uber App Connects Riders to Public Transit Options
People trying to get around the Bay Area using public transportation can turn to the Uber app.
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California Bans Smoking and Vaping at State Beaches and Parks
California will ban smoking on state parks and beaches starting next year under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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SF First Responders Gear Up for Busy Weekend
With the start of Fleet Week happening this weekend, as well as other major events like the annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival, the Castro Street Fair, and a Golden State Warriors pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center, the city’s emergency departments are expecting a busy two days.
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Chase Center's First Concert Expected to Cause Major Transportation Delays
The new Chase Center in San Francisco will be holding its first concert tomorrow where more than 16,000 ticket holders will see the San Francisco Symphony and Metallica — shows that are expected to cause major transit and traffic delays.
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Chase Center Opening Expected to Cause Transportation Delays
San Francisco’s new Chase Center is expected to be packed with 16,000 ticket holders for its first concert tomorrow. Concert goers and commuters alike are advised to take public transportation as the traffic is expected to be even more difficult to navigate than usual. Jean Elle.
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Chase Center Tour: Take a Look at the Golden State Warriors' New Home in San Francisco
A new chapter is unfolding in San Francisco for the Golden State Warriors and the neighborhood they’ll soon call home.
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Chase Center Tour: Check Out the Warriors' New SF Home
A new chapter is unfolding in San Francisco for the Golden State Warriors and the neighborhood they’ll soon call home. Ali Wolf reports.
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San Jose Proposed Google Campus Met Concerns Over Housing, Transportation
There is more to know about what Google has planned for it’s San Jose mega-campus, which includes a blueprint for housing and public transit. Google hopes to build its newest campus near the San Jose Diridon station that could bring some 20,000 employees.
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San Jose Google Mega-Campus Met With Protesters
The plan to build a new Google mega-campus in San Jose near the Diridon Train Station was met by protesters who are concerned over housing prices and transportation. Scott Budman reports.
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You Lose 103 Hours a Year Sitting in Bay Area Traffic: Study
A new study says the Bay Area has the second-worst traffic in the country, and it’s costing the region billions of dollars.
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You Lose 103 Hours a Year Sitting in Bay Area Traffic: Study
A new study says the Bay Area has the second-worst traffic in the country, and it’s costing the region billions of dollars. Scott Budman reports.
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Security, Legal Cannabis Take Center Stage at 12th Outside Lands Festival
As San Francisco gears up for the 12th annual Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate Park starting on Friday, city leaders are promising tight security in light of recent mass shootings across the country.
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Outside Lands Day 2: Attendees Appreciate Increased Security
Festival goers at San Francisco’s annual event Outside Lands have noticed the increase in security this year. Many have said it makes them feel safer in the wake of recent mass shootings. Christie Smith reports.
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Uber, Lyft Adding to Bay Area Traffic Congestion: Study
Even as the ridesharing craze has taken off, the dream of big cities finding ways to get people out of cars and into public transportation has not come true.