MTC Bay Area

Shaping Bay Area Transit: A Regional Network Management Update Nearly three years ago, the Bay Area created its first Regional Network Manager within MTC to coordinate transit improvements such as fare discounts, better wayfinding, and transit-priority infrastructure. Join SPUR and partners from MTC and local operators to learn what’s been accomplished so far and what’s ahead for a more integrated, rider-friendly regional transit system.

Bay Area transit is evolving! Nearly 3 years in, the first Regional Network Manager is improving fare discounts, wayfinding, and transit-priority infrastructure. SPUR, MTC, and partners shared achievements & next steps for riders.

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Minor timetable schedule change - effective Sunday, January 11. Timetable change for Route 361. Cover Art by contest winner Francesca Aujero, Freedom High School. Useful information and important numbers.

RIDER ALERT:

Tri Delta Transit has a minor timetable change happening SUNDAY, JANUARY 11. Only Route 361 has changes. Printed schedules will be available on the buses the week of January 5th for your use. New schedules will also be available at trideltatransit.com shortly.

Shaping Bay Area Transit: A Regional Network Management Update Nearly three years ago, the Bay Area created its first Regional Network Manager within MTC to coordinate transit improvements such as fare discounts, better wayfinding, and transit-priority infrastruc...

Curious about the work under way to make Bay Area transit a more connected and convenient system for riders? Learn more at tomorrow's SPUR event at noon. mtc.one/49a0GNh

Schedules & Maps | SamTrans Schedules & Maps

Happy New Year — and happy first Monday of 2026! 🎉
A heads up that schedule changes go into effect this Sunday. Take a moment to plan ahead and check the newest changes at samtrans.com/schedulesmaps

New Bridge Toll Rates Now in Effect

Bridge tolls increased on Jan. 1 by 50 cents. The additional funds will be used for the maintenance, rehabilitation and operation of the bridges.

These Bay Area transit services will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve Muni is among the transit agencies that will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve.

Late-night service and discounted fares—take transit on New Year's Eve 🎆

New Years Eve Downtown Reroutes: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Event Details At midnight on New Year’s Eve, a city-sponsored fireworks show from a barge off The Embarcadero, south of the Ferry Building, will take place. Motorists should anticipate delays in the a...

HeadsUp: The annual #NewYear's fireworks show takes place tomorrow along the waterfront. #SFMuni service will have reroutes downtown beginning around 10pm. #NYE
➡️For service details: https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/new-years-eve-downtown-reroutes-wednesday-december-31-2025

HeadsUp: Ride #SFMuni for Free on #NewYearsEve from 8 p.m. Wed., 12/31, to 5 a.m. Thurs., 1/1.
➡️Please do not tag your @BayAreaClipper Card or activate your #MuniMobile ticket during the complementary period.
➡️For details on extra #NYE service, visit: r.sfmta.com/EgJ

2025 will be remembered as a year when BART transformed the rider experience through a series of innovations focused on safety and convenience.

These are BART's top accomplishments of 2025

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Coming Next Week: Toll Increase at Seven Bay Area Bridges

Bridge tolls increase on Jan. 1 by 50 cents. The additional funds will be used for the maintenance, rehabilitation and operation of the bridges.

Bay Area gets millions from state for affordable housing, transportation improvements The California Strategic Growth Council yesterday awarded more than $272 million through its Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program to fund six new affordable housing developments that will add 846 new units as well as associated transportation improvements in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Mountain View and Alameda.

The California Strategic Growth Council awarded over $272M to six new Bay Area developments, adding 846 units and supporting transit improvements across San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Mountain View, and Alameda.

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I-80 Solano County Express Lanes Open Tomorrow

Express Lanes between Fairfield and Vacaville open tomorrow. Carpools with three or more passengers can ride toll-free with a FasTrak Flex.

Take public transit to first major Bay Area FIFA soccer event Friday Take public transit to watch parties in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 26 Final Draw at locations in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland this Friday. The broadcast begins at 9 a.m.

Live viewing parties will be at Thrive City at Chase Center in San Francisco, at PayPal Park in San Jose and The Athletic Club Oakland.

50-cent Toll Increase on Tap at Seven Bay Area Bridges

The additional funds will only be used to pay for the maintenance, rehabilitation and operation of the seven state-owned bridges.

The holidays are here and AC Transit is ready to spread cheer!

Be on the lookout for our FREE holiday bus, it's on the road until December 31! Different lines each day ☃️

Thanksgiving 2025 – Contra Costa Transit Service | 511 Contra Costa All Contra Costa transit will modify service for Thanksgiving Day. Most will modify service for Nov. 28. Click through for details.

Are you or your visitors taking BART or other transit this week? Use our transit service guide (below) to check your transit system's schedule for Thurs. or Fri.

NOTE: No service from County Connection, SF Bay Ferry & SolTrans on Thanksgiving Day. Most agencies running modified service on Friday.

This Thanksgiving, we’re extra thankful for the riders who make our buses feel like a community. 🧡
A little kindness goes a long way — thank you for helping us keep every ride welcoming and safe for all.

UPDATE: BART Delays of Up to 10 Minutes System wide, Due to an Equipment Problem on the Track.

MTC transit advisory group undergoes revamp in 2026; application now open for student/youth seat Beginning in January 2026, the Regional Network Management Customer Advisory Group (RNM CAG) will see a new structure enabling a stronger connection and understanding between regional and local transi...

Bay Area students: help shape transit policy in the Bay Area! Apply to the Regional Network Customer Advisory Group by Dec 5.

Solano County I-80 Express Lanes Operations to Start in Mid-December

Express Lanes between Fairfield and Vacaville opened Dec. 16.

Bay Area pavement earns mixed marks as condition of county roads, city streets stagnates Overall pavement conditions on the Bay Area’s 44,000 lane-miles of local streets and roads landed once again in fair territory last year, with the typical stretch of roadway showing serious wear and l...

In 2024, the Bay Area scored 67 out of 100 on the pavement condition index. The region's 44,000 miles of local streets and roads averaged "fair" for the tenth consecutive year.

January Schedule Student Cover Art Contest - January Schedule Student Cover Art Contest - Thank you for your interest in Tri Delta Transit’s STUDENT COVER ART CONTEST for the January 11, 2026 schedule, Tri Delta Transit is the public transit

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!

Tri Delta Transit is excited to announce our STUDENT COVER ART CONTEST to design our January 11, 2026 printed schedule cover.

For a complete guide, application and waiver, visit our website at: trideltatransit.com/january-sche....

SamTrans adjusting several routes to improve on-time performance | SamTrans SamTrans will adjust bus schedules beginning Sunday, Nov. 16, to improve on-time performance and better match rider demand. These regular updates help ensure service remains reliable and efficient for...

SamTrans will adjust bus schedules beginning Sunday, Nov. 16, to improve on-time performance and better match rider demand. These routes will see schedule changes: 61, 83, 117, 138, EPX and FCX.

Read more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/samtrans-adjusting-several-routes-improve-time-performance

Caltrain popularity among riders at all time high Caltrain released the results of its 2025 customer satisfaction survey last week, with the rail agency receiving a record high satisfaction rating of 4.41 out of 5, up from 4.02 in 2024.

Caltrain released the results of its 2025 customer satisfaction survey, with the rail agency receiving a record high satisfaction rating of 4.41 out of 5, up from 4.02 in 2024.

Poll Shows Majority Support for Potential 2026 Transit Measure

84% of respondents say public transit is important to the Bay Area, and 58% indicate transit is very important. mtc.one/4nKdyO2

New poll finds 61% of respondents reported having a favorable opinion of Bay Area transit, up 8 percentage points since a 2023 poll.

Caltrain Outlines Cuts to Come Without External Funding | Caltrain Elimination of weekend service and the end of half-hourly trains could be required to reduce budget shortfalls despite strong ridership recovery and high rider satisfaction

Caltrain Outlines Cuts to Come Without External Funding. Read more: https://www.caltrain.com/news/caltrain-outlines-cuts-come-without-external-funding.

We have onboard rider surveys. Authorized surveyors wearing blue vests are conducting the surveys to help improve transit service. If you’re approached, please consider completing the short survey - your input helps us make future transit better.

Survey Says: Riders Love Caltrain | Caltrain 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey shows widespread exuberance over electric service

We love good news! 🤭

Survey Says: Riders Love Caltrain! Read more: https://www.caltrain.com/news/survey-says-riders-love-caltrain.

Hop Off Here: A Unique Coastal Park, Mexican Traditions, Veterans Day Parades, Holiday Shopping Podcast Episode · Wheel Talk: Transit, Trends, and How We Get There · 10/29/2025 · 26m

Introducing Hop Off Here — new monthly show from Caltrain and SamTrans that helps you discover the Bay Area, one transit stop at a time. 🎧 to our inaugural episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hop-off-here-a-unique-coastal-park-mexican/id1480590691?i=1000734123100!