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Since its beginnings, Transform has launched programs, built coalitions, and won campaigns to promote thriving transit, dense, affordable housing, and safe, vibrant streets—always working in authentic partnership with communities. We believe we can face ma
Check out BART’s Board of Directors Regular Meeting from December 18, 2025 — covering key updates, decisions, and discussions shaping the future of Bay Area transit.

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Board of Directors Regular Meeting, December 18, 2025 - YouTube
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December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Nearly three years in, the Bay Area’s first Regional Network Manager is making transit more connected and convenient.

Join SPUR, Seamless Bay Area, and MTC to see what’s been achieved and what’s next for riders.

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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.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Bay Area living is changing fast.

From Caltrain electrification to BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 and expanded ferry service, here’s how transit upgrades are reshaping neighborhoods, commute times, and car-free living by 2030.

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The BIGGEST Transit Projects That Will Transform Bay Area Living
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December 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
California’s homelessness response hit a turning point in 2025: tougher enforcement, but real progress in some counties.

With major funding cuts on the horizon in 2026, that progress could quickly unravel.

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Year in review: Homelessness policy gets more punitive
State and local governments became more aggressive in sweeping homeless encampments in 2025, among other measures.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Each year brings joy, wonder, and heartache. Through wildfires, immigration raids, and complex social issues, CalMatters’ visual journalism continues to document California with depth and humanity.

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See the photos that defined California in 2025: A year in CalMatters' visuals
CalMatters visual journalists captures Los Angeles wildfires, immigration raids and protests in 2025. Check out a year in California images.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
High above the Bay, the eastern span of the Bay Bridge tells a story of resilience—once controversial, now iconic. A feat of engineering where seismic safety, design, and ambition meet.

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Suspension of disbelief: The newest Bay Bridge span is an architectural marvel
The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge, which opened in 2013, is widest suspension bridge in the world.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Nearly a year in, NYC’s congestion pricing is beating expectations: traffic and pollution are down, transit revenue is up, and businesses haven’t taken the hit critics warned about.

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New York's Congestion Pricing Is Working. Five Charts Show How
Nearly a year ago, New York City embarked on a controversial program to toll drivers entering some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The goal of the congestion pricing plan, the first of its kind in the US, was to improve air quality and raise $15 billion to upgrade the city’s extensive — and aging — transit system, all while relieving traffic in a routinely clogged part of town.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on being named COMTO NorCal’s 2025 Public Agency of the Year. A well-earned recognition of MTC’s long-standing leadership, partnership, and commitment to equity in Bay Area transportation.

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COMTO names MTC as 2025 Public Agency of the Year
The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Northern California Chapter named the Metropolitan Transportation Commission its 2025 Public Agency of the Year at an event earlier this month, recognizing MTC for its ongoing advocacy, commitment to the transportation industry, and deep investment in advancing opportunities across the region.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
OakDOT and AC Transit shared results from the International BRT Safety Project—and they’re a clear win. Quick-build safety upgrades cut speeding and traffic deaths, with pedestrian fatalities now at zero.

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International Blvd is Now Much Safer
Last week, OakDOT and AC Transit shared the results of the International BRT Safety Project and frankly the results are an eye-popping success! Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives! Please write City Council and AC Transit to thank them for their continued support for this project. Details at the end of
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December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The results are in: the International BRT Safety Project is working. Quick-build traffic calming cuts speeding and bus-lane misuse—and pedestrian fatalities are now zero. Community advocacy and city action saved lives.

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Study: International Blvd is Now Much Safer - Streetsblog San Francisco
Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives
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December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Clipper 2.0 is live with free transfers across Bay Area transit agencies. No more penalties for switching systems, just easier trips and real savings across all nine counties.

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Clipper 2.0 Savings Calculator
In December, the Bay Area's transit card is getting an upgrade that will save you money and make it easier for you to travel throughout the nine Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
San Antonio cut unsheltered downtown homelessness by 80%.

The lesson is not just Haven for Hope, but a coordinated system where housing, services, healthcare, and police work together around care, not criminalization. Compassion and coordination matter.

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We can reclaim our streets without criminalizing homelessness
We can make the tragedy of street homelessness a thing of the past, with compassion, not coercion.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Cable car rides could rise to $15, and Muni fares may increase, while some parking tickets get cheaper.

SFMTA’s plan to close a $307M budget gap includes ending the Clipper discount and replacing the day pass with fare capping. Public feedback comes next.

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SFMTA considers higher fares for transit, but cheaper penalties for drivers
A $15 cable car ride? The SFMTA is considering fare hikes on Muni and cable cars, higher parking fees, and the end of some discounts.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
San Francisco’s Muni is considering fare changes and higher parking meter rates to help close a major budget deficit.

The proposal highlights the tough balance between keeping transit affordable and funding reliable service.

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Muni may change fares, increase meter rates to reduce deficit - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco transportation officials are looking at more ideas to save costs and earn a bit more revenue over the next two years as the city’s transportation agency faces a looming $307 million deficit at the start of the 2026–27 fiscal year. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering increasing parking meter rates, eliminating […]
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
California’s freeways are fueling the housing crisis.

A CalMatters commentary shows how freeway expansions displace communities, destroy homes, and reduce affordable housing without solving congestion.

Transportation policy is housing policy.

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Opinion | California’s freeways are fueling its housing crisis
Caltrans construction forces families from homes and neighborhoods, though its efforts to widen freeways don’t seem to reduce traffic jams.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Downtown highways have a hidden cost. New research shows that removing or converting inner-city highways could unlock billions in redevelopment, boost local tax revenue, and cut household transportation costs.

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New Tool Uncovers Exact Costs of Downtown Highways
A new research tool can help cities calculate the economic potential that could be unlocked by replacing highways with other uses.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New research from The Eastern Transportation Coalition finds public education is key to the future of road funding. Many don’t know how roads are funded or that fuel tax revenue is declining. Clear, state-specific info boosts support for mileage-based fee. www.cittimagazine.co.uk/news/road-us...
Public understanding of road funding key to mileage-based charging, Eastern US report finds | CiTTi Magazine
A new report from The Eastern Transportation Coalition (TETC) has concluded that closing the public understanding gap around how roads are funded is now the most important factor in moving toward mile
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December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
2025 was a big year for Transform—advancing $1B+ in potential funding for Bay Area transit. The biggest test is ahead. Help reach the $80K year-end goal by December 31 and support the fight to save transit in 2026.

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Transform’s 2025 Wrapped - Transform
Transform had a big year in 2025, bringing our “special sauce” of policy advocacy and programs implementation to reshape housing and transportation decision-making to center equity, climate, and community. We celebrated endings and new beginnings and continued our work on years-long campaigns where perseverance pays dividends.  As we celebrate milestones from this year, we send […]
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December 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Building more than bikes—building confidence, health, and community. The Original Scraper Bike Team supports East Oakland youth through mentorship and leadership, with a future Scraper BART Wellness Center inside a repurposed BART car.

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Programs • The Original Scraper Bike Team
We provide a safe, supportive, and culturally authentic environment where every participant leaves with their own unique “Donk” Scraper Bike, a strong sense of community, and the confidence to lead. In partnership with the Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development’s Discovery Center, we provide one-on-one mentorship for East Oakland youth at Arroyo Viejo Park. See […]
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December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Palo Alto is expanding its Clipper BayPass in 2026, letting city employees ride Bay Area transit for free. The program boosts equity and closes the “last mile gap.”

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Palo Alto city employees can take Bay Area public transit for free in 2026
People who work for the city of Palo Alto will continue to be able to ride public transit for free next year, as the city expands a pilot program it started this spring.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New protected bike lanes boost ridership and safety. A study by the League of American Bicyclists and Lime found huge jumps in shared bike and scooter trips and fewer safety incidents, showing strong public demand for safer bicycling.

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Study: More Protected Bike Lanes = More Micromobility Users — Streetsblog USA
This ought to silence doubters who claim that no one's using that shiny new cycle track.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A U.S. district judge rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss California’s lawsuit over $4B in canceled LA–SF high-speed rail funding. The case moves forward, and funding could be restored if the state prevails.

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Legal Standoff Over Federal Funding for California High-Speed Rail Heats up
A judge dismissed the Trump administration’s request to throw out a lawsuit brought by the state’s high-speed rail authority.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This week on Talking Headways, Carter Lavin discusses his new book If You Want to Win You’ve Got to Fight, covering the realities of politics, how advocates have more power than they think, and how to achieve the policies communities deserve.

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Talking Headways Podcast: Fighting to Win — Streetsblog USA
Jeff Wood talks with Carter Lavin about his new book, "If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight"
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December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Caltrain is seeking riders for its Bicycle & Active Transportation Advisory Committee (BATAC)! Share your perspective on biking, scootering, and other active transport. Applications are due Friday, January 2.

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Caltrain Seeks Four Representatives for Bicycle & Active Transportation Advisory Committee | Caltrain
Caltrain is seeking four Caltrain riders to apply for its Bicycle & Active Transportation Advisory Committee (BATAC), which serves as the primary venue to integrate the interests and perspectives of customers who primarily use active transportation - bicycling, scootering and other related modes of transportation - to access to the Caltrain system into the planning processes
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December 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Downtown San José is walkable and vibrant but faces low foot traffic and high vacancies. SPUR’s strategies for activating ground-floor spaces can support artists, small businesses, and attract visitors and tenants.

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Getting In on the Ground Floor
Downtown San José is a walkable, transit-rich, culturally dynamic urban center. But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s still grappling with low daytime foot traffic and high vacancies in office and commercial buildings. Filling empty ground-floor spaces is a critical first step in a long-term economic revitalization strategy. SPUR offers 13 recommendations to capitalize on the opportunity these spaces offer for local artists, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM