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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
On February 11, Bay Area transit riders celebrated Make a Friend Day, sparking conversations on BART, Caltrain, ferries, and buses. Transit advocates showed that a simple hello can turn a commute into a shared community moment.

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Transit riders enjoy Make A Friend (On Transit) Day in the Bay | Contra Costa Herald
News Of By and For The People of Contra Costa County, California
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February 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
SMART is extending rail service from Windsor to Healdsburg, adding 9 miles of track, a new station, and a multi-use pathway. Upgrades include bridges, crossings, signaling, and safety systems. Service is expected by late 2028.

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SMART marches toward Healdsburg
SMART is extending its regional passenger rail service northward from Windsor to Healdsburg, reconnecting the city to rail transit and passenger service is anticipated to start by late 2028.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Irene Morgan (later Irene Morgan Kirkaldy), an early hero of transportation justice, set legal precedent for later civil rights actions.
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Why do bike and scooter shares thrive in some cities but fail in others? Uytae Lee shows it’s not culture or climate, it’s policy. Public ownership, subsidies, and coordination determine who really benefits from micromobility.

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What Makes or Breaks a City’s Shared Micromobility System
Shared bikes and scooters are booming in some cities — and barely surviving in others. About Here explores the business model in his latest video.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
BART could face major service cuts without long-term funding, including closing stations, cutting hours, and shutting the Blue Line. A regional sales tax measure this November could prevent a 50-year setback and keep transit reliable and affordable.

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New report outlines potential BART service cuts without new funding measure
The report highlights that most services established in the last 50 years would be cut.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
DoorDash is testing ‘Dot,’ a 20mph autonomous delivery robot, in Tennessee & Arizona. Designed to navigate sidewalks, roads, & even bike lanes, Dot could change local deliveries, but also raises questions about safety, infrastructure, & urban mobility.

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February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Oakland’s Mandela Station is finally breaking ground in May: 240 affordable units to start, with hundreds more apartments and retail planned, bringing new housing and life to West Oakland.

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February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The BASICS Act would restore fairness to federal transportation funding, giving metro areas the money they’ve long earned to build safer, human-centered roads, bridges, and transit, rather than letting states divert funds to endless highways.

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This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future — Streetsblog USA
States monopolize federal transportation funding even though local and regional governments oversee most of our nation's roads. It's time for that to change, a new bill argues.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Trump administration will rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, the legal basis for most U.S. climate rules under the Clean Air Act. The White House calls it the largest deregulatory action in history. Legal challenges are expected.

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Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
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February 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Love the views, not just the holiday. Take Bay Area transit for scenic rides across the region.

Enjoy ferries at sunset, buses along the coast, trains through vineyards, or trails near Mount Diablo. Tap, ride, and enjoy the journey.

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Bay Area public transit: Fast track to romantic views
If you’re headed out to celebrate Valentine’s Day, consider taking transit – and make the trip part of your date.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Dr. Lawrence Frank on Talking Headways explores how the built environment & transportation choices affect public health, the origins of Walk Score, and why health impacts are often overlooked.

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Talking Headways Podcast: Concrete Doesn’t Spend Money, People Do — Streetsblog USA
Dr. Lawrence Frank shows how the decisions we make about the built environment are a symbol of why the world is so f'd up. A very special edition of Talking Headways.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Over 1,000 groups are urging Congress to protect funding for walking and biking, citing safety, mobility, and economic benefits, and warning that cuts could stall decades of progress.

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More Than 1,000 Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Federal Funding for Walking and Biking
A coalition of more than 1,000 nonprofits, businesses, and elected officials is calling on the U.S. Congress to maintain and strengthen federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Transit schedules are built around layover, which gives buses and drivers time to recover, and runtime, which is the end-to-end travel time. Perfect schedules don’t exist. The key is a good-enough plan that is tested and adjusted in the real world.

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Transit Scheduling 101: Developing A Runtime
Runtime (n) - The time required for the transit vehicle to travel from one end of the line to the other. We'll take a deeper look at runtimes in this installment of Transit Scheduling 101!
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February 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Fatima Elkott: “We always talk about how transportation is the great equalizer … those who can’t afford a car compare with those who can.”
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Caltrans drafts a statewide Transit Policy to speed up buses, boost reliability, and prioritize climate, equity & safety. Bus lanes, signal priority, and rider-focused upgrades could be coming.
Caltrans Transit Shakeup Aims To Put Bay Area Buses In The Fast Lane
Caltrans unveiled a draft transit policy to speed buses and prioritize transit on state highways.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Want to cut your carbon footprint? Going car-free beats solar, veganism, and composting combined. Cities with transit, bike lanes, and walkable streets make it possible.

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These key strategies could help Americans get rid of their cars  » Yale Climate Connections
Research points the way to a more climate-friendly, diverse, and desirable transportation system.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The bipartisan BASICS Act would direct more federal transportation funds to metro and local governments, giving communities a fairer share to fix roads, bridges, and safety projects instead of defaulting to highway expansion.

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This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future — Streetsblog USA
States monopolize federal transportation funding even though local and regional governments oversee most of our nation's roads. It's time for that to change, a new bill argues.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
California Transportation Commission allocates ~$1B to boost transit, highway safety, and climate goals. Projects include bike lanes, bridge repairs, ADA upgrades, wildfire resilience, and Bay Area improvements.

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Bay Area gets millions in state funding for highways, transit and bikeable/walkable communities
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) last week allocated nearly $1 billion to expand transit capabilities, add new highway safety features and boost the state’s continued climate action goals.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Bay Area voters are petitioning for a sales tax to prevent major transit cuts. If approved, it could raise $980M/year to support BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit, and local agencies, keeping buses and trains running safely.

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BART, AC Transit warn of drastic service cuts unless sales tax measure is approved
Richmond's sales tax would increase to 10.25% to help fund transportation agencies. Supporters want to put the measure on the November ballot.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
USDOT proposes that cities receiving federal transportation funds must charge fares on large bus systems.

The rule aims to ensure safety and stable funding, though exemptions would remain for seniors, students, veterans, and special events.

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Trump DOT Wants to Ban Free Buses
The department wants to prevent cities that receive funds from the Federal Transit Administration from offering free transit fares.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
BART is warning of deep service cuts, station closures, and layoffs if voters reject a proposed regional sales tax this November, highlighting how post-pandemic ridership declines are putting fare-dependent transit systems at risk.

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BART could close 15 stations, lay off 1,200 without sales tax measure
BART officials are warning of deep service cuts and station closures if Bay Area voters reject a proposed regional sales tax measure on the November ballot.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Repurposing car lanes for buses and bikes can improve speed and safety for everyone. Dedicated bus lanes move transit faster, reduce congestion, and even make roads safer for all users.

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Study: Bus Lanes Boost Speeds for Both Buses and Cars
Dedicated transit and bike lanes can speed up traffic for everyone on busy roads.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Rosa Parks: “People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired. … The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
As some U.S. cities explore free bus rides, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing Congress to require fares for federally funded transit, sparking debate over local control, funding, and transit equity.

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Pete Buttigieg's replacement wants to ban cities from making buses free to ride - LGBTQ Nation
The administration says that free buses can be a "safety" issue.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM