Seamless Bay Area
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Working towards a unified, world-class transit network in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Investments in public transit have failed to provide the right incentives for infrastructure projects to get completed in an affordable and timely manner.
Join this webinar to learn how reforms to the shape, type, and speed of investment can transform project delivery and service outcomes.
Join this webinar to learn how reforms to the shape, type, and speed of investment can transform project delivery and service outcomes.
Full Steam Ahead: Funding Transformational Transit
Transit and passenger rail investment in the United States struggles for adequate investment. Despite some improvements in top line figures for transit and passenger rail, federal and state transporta...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Investments in public transit have failed to provide the right incentives for infrastructure projects to get completed in an affordable and timely manner.
Join this webinar to learn how reforms to the shape, type, and speed of investment can transform project delivery and service outcomes.
Join this webinar to learn how reforms to the shape, type, and speed of investment can transform project delivery and service outcomes.
The Bay Area is at risk of massive transit service cuts if we don't pass a 2026 regional funding measure.
It cannot be overstated how disastrous cuts would be for our entire region.
Please read this thread for actions you can take to save Bay Area public transit. And share to spread the word! 🧵⬇️
It cannot be overstated how disastrous cuts would be for our entire region.
Please read this thread for actions you can take to save Bay Area public transit. And share to spread the word! 🧵⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Bay Area is at risk of massive transit service cuts if we don't pass a 2026 regional funding measure.
It cannot be overstated how disastrous cuts would be for our entire region.
Please read this thread for actions you can take to save Bay Area public transit. And share to spread the word! 🧵⬇️
It cannot be overstated how disastrous cuts would be for our entire region.
Please read this thread for actions you can take to save Bay Area public transit. And share to spread the word! 🧵⬇️
Without a Bay Area transit measure, Caltrain would have to
- run 1 train/hour
- stop service at 9pm
- stop weekend service
- close 1/3rd of stations
These cuts would be a disaster for riders and undermine the faster and more frequent service that boosted ridership 47% YoY since electrification.
- run 1 train/hour
- stop service at 9pm
- stop weekend service
- close 1/3rd of stations
These cuts would be a disaster for riders and undermine the faster and more frequent service that boosted ridership 47% YoY since electrification.
Caltrain outlines severe service cuts without regional measure — Seamless Bay Area
Funding shortfalls threaten to reverse Caltrain's dramatic ridership boom following the start of faster, more frequent electric train service. The agency could be forced to run only hourly service, ru...
www.seamlessbayarea.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Without a Bay Area transit measure, Caltrain would have to
- run 1 train/hour
- stop service at 9pm
- stop weekend service
- close 1/3rd of stations
These cuts would be a disaster for riders and undermine the faster and more frequent service that boosted ridership 47% YoY since electrification.
- run 1 train/hour
- stop service at 9pm
- stop weekend service
- close 1/3rd of stations
These cuts would be a disaster for riders and undermine the faster and more frequent service that boosted ridership 47% YoY since electrification.
Several BART board members mentioned wanting to have an all-agency transit pass for the Superbowl and the World Cup using new Clipper 2 capabilities..
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Several BART board members mentioned wanting to have an all-agency transit pass for the Superbowl and the World Cup using new Clipper 2 capabilities..
Rebecca Long of MTC is reporting on the most recent poll relating to the regional transit measure... The vast majority (84%) of voters say public transit is important and 58%
say it is very important...
say it is very important...
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Rebecca Long of MTC is reporting on the most recent poll relating to the regional transit measure... The vast majority (84%) of voters say public transit is important and 58%
say it is very important...
say it is very important...
Come hang out this Sunday in San Jose! We're celebrating recent wins and gearing up for the regional measure effort to save transit.
@transbaycoalition.bsky.social
@transbaycoalition.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Come hang out this Sunday in San Jose! We're celebrating recent wins and gearing up for the regional measure effort to save transit.
@transbaycoalition.bsky.social
@transbaycoalition.bsky.social
Heading to Berkeley for Seamless / Transbay social fundraiser. Not too late to join us!
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Heading to Berkeley for Seamless / Transbay social fundraiser. Not too late to join us!
The governor recently signed AB1250 which streamlines the paratransit recertification process.
Now, people with disabilities won't have to go through lengthy, repeated processes to prove their disability in order to stay eligible for paratransit.
Now, people with disabilities won't have to go through lengthy, repeated processes to prove their disability in order to stay eligible for paratransit.
Streamlining Paratransit Recertification: Why AB 1250 Matters for People with Disabilities — Seamless Bay Area
The governor recently signed AB1250 (Papan), a new bill to streamline the paratransit recertification process. This bill reduces a longstanding inconvenience for paratransit users. By simplifying the ...
www.seamlessbayarea.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The governor recently signed AB1250 which streamlines the paratransit recertification process.
Now, people with disabilities won't have to go through lengthy, repeated processes to prove their disability in order to stay eligible for paratransit.
Now, people with disabilities won't have to go through lengthy, repeated processes to prove their disability in order to stay eligible for paratransit.
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Clipper 2.0 is going to revolutionize how we get around the Bay. Something as simple as taking the bus to the train will be rewarded, not punished.
From my house in Berkeley to my friends in the Castro could be literally half the price as today.
Check it out: clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
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From my house in Berkeley to my friends in the Castro could be literally half the price as today.
Check it out: clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
🧵 1/7
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Clipper 2.0 is going to revolutionize how we get around the Bay. Something as simple as taking the bus to the train will be rewarded, not punished.
From my house in Berkeley to my friends in the Castro could be literally half the price as today.
Check it out: clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
🧵 1/7
From my house in Berkeley to my friends in the Castro could be literally half the price as today.
Check it out: clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
🧵 1/7
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Ride @bart.gov @sfmta.bsky.social @rideact.bsky.social or other Bay Area transit agencies ? You're about to save a bunch of money with Clipper 2.0! Our trip saving calculator built w/ @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social & @tsch.uy will show you how much. See for yourself > clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
Clipper 2.0 Savings Calculator
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November 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Ride @bart.gov @sfmta.bsky.social @rideact.bsky.social or other Bay Area transit agencies ? You're about to save a bunch of money with Clipper 2.0! Our trip saving calculator built w/ @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social & @tsch.uy will show you how much. See for yourself > clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
"One of the most important lessons for California is how Sweden’s regions create a clear through-line between their regional goals and their service outcomes — something many California regions struggle with."
www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/11...
www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/11...
Notes from Sweden: How Clear Separation of Responsibilities Between Governments Enables Seamless Transit — Seamless Bay Area
Sweden’s division into 21 metropolitan regions, each with its own elected government, plays a critical role in delivering excellent and widely used public transportation. Sweden’s diverse regions have...
www.seamlessbayarea.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"One of the most important lessons for California is how Sweden’s regions create a clear through-line between their regional goals and their service outcomes — something many California regions struggle with."
www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/11...
www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/11...
Come through this Sunday! We'll be joined by @barnalighosh.bsky.social, @cecilialunaparra.bsky.social, @alfredtwu.com, @mingweisamuel.bsky.social, @brandonsedai.bsky.social, and @tsch.uy.
Bay Area transit just had one of its most politically successful legislative sessions in part because of @transbaycoalition.bsky.social & our leadership in the pro-transit community.
But there is still a lot of work ahead - so come party it up & help raise funds to strengthen transit advocacy.
But there is still a lot of work ahead - so come party it up & help raise funds to strengthen transit advocacy.
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Come through this Sunday! We'll be joined by @barnalighosh.bsky.social, @cecilialunaparra.bsky.social, @alfredtwu.com, @mingweisamuel.bsky.social, @brandonsedai.bsky.social, and @tsch.uy.
Bay Area transit just had one of its most politically successful legislative sessions in part because of @transbaycoalition.bsky.social & our leadership in the pro-transit community.
But there is still a lot of work ahead - so come party it up & help raise funds to strengthen transit advocacy.
But there is still a lot of work ahead - so come party it up & help raise funds to strengthen transit advocacy.
October 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Bay Area transit just had one of its most politically successful legislative sessions in part because of @transbaycoalition.bsky.social & our leadership in the pro-transit community.
But there is still a lot of work ahead - so come party it up & help raise funds to strengthen transit advocacy.
But there is still a lot of work ahead - so come party it up & help raise funds to strengthen transit advocacy.
Illinois may be leapfrogging ahead of California will a bill that could transform Chicago's transit system into a seamlessly integrated network.
seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/10/20/illinois-as-a-model-for-california-bill-to-coordinate-service-and-reform-capital-project-delivery-advances-in-illinois
seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/10/20/illinois-as-a-model-for-california-bill-to-coordinate-service-and-reform-capital-project-delivery-advances-in-illinois
Illinois as a model for California? Bill to coordinate service and reform capital project delivery advances in Illinois — Seamless Bay Area
Illinois may be leapfrogging ahead of California with a bill to reform governance, funding and transit project delivery for Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace. SB 3438 would replace the existin...
seamlessbayarea.org
October 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Illinois may be leapfrogging ahead of California will a bill that could transform Chicago's transit system into a seamlessly integrated network.
seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/10/20/illinois-as-a-model-for-california-bill-to-coordinate-service-and-reform-capital-project-delivery-advances-in-illinois
seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/10/20/illinois-as-a-model-for-california-bill-to-coordinate-service-and-reform-capital-project-delivery-advances-in-illinois
BART board now has an agenda item to review the system disruptions in recent months, what happened, what was learned. If you're interested in catching this live, the zoom link is here:
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October 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
BART board now has an agenda item to review the system disruptions in recent months, what happened, what was learned. If you're interested in catching this live, the zoom link is here:
us06web.zoom.us/j/83495850277
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BART getting an update on the Clipper 2 launch now scheduled for December 10. BART has already seen impressive adoption of the open payment feature with 10% of overall customers and 30% at SFO using credit/debit card. www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/10...
Open Payment jumps to 10% of BART trips, nearly 30% at SFO — Seamless Bay Area
Unfortunately, riders who qualify for discounts - senior, low income, youth and disability - cannot yet get access to their discounts if they pay with a credit, debit, or prepaid card. BART’s data sho...
www.seamlessbayarea.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
BART getting an update on the Clipper 2 launch now scheduled for December 10. BART has already seen impressive adoption of the open payment feature with 10% of overall customers and 30% at SFO using credit/debit card. www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2025/10...
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At a recent NCTD board meeting, Caltrans staff presented on their decision-making process for running costly-to-operate, unproven hydrogen trains on the US's 2nd busiest rail corridor. Notably absent from consideration? Current and planned service. lfportal.nctd.org/weblink/0/ed...
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
At a recent NCTD board meeting, Caltrans staff presented on their decision-making process for running costly-to-operate, unproven hydrogen trains on the US's 2nd busiest rail corridor. Notably absent from consideration? Current and planned service. lfportal.nctd.org/weblink/0/ed...
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We were so excited to talk with @chrislhayes.bsky.social on his podcast "Why Is This Happening?" about our new book, "Life After Cars." We covered the politics of cars, the impact cars have on children, the planet and more. Give it a listen!
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October 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We were so excited to talk with @chrislhayes.bsky.social on his podcast "Why Is This Happening?" about our new book, "Life After Cars." We covered the politics of cars, the impact cars have on children, the planet and more. Give it a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
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Yay! I’m not going to save much money but I will transfer more frequently, making more trips possible.
Paying for BART + bus gets expensive when you have 2 adults and a kid traveling.
Paying for BART + bus gets expensive when you have 2 adults and a kid traveling.
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Yay! I’m not going to save much money but I will transfer more frequently, making more trips possible.
Paying for BART + bus gets expensive when you have 2 adults and a kid traveling.
Paying for BART + bus gets expensive when you have 2 adults and a kid traveling.
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Finally!
Clipper 2 is so important, as it will allow:
💵No-cost/reduced cost transfers between transit agencies
💳Ability to pay with credit cards or your phone
⏲️30 min grace period for BART excursion fares
Note that if you want Clipper 2 immediately you’ll need to contact Clipper in December:
Clipper 2 is so important, as it will allow:
💵No-cost/reduced cost transfers between transit agencies
💳Ability to pay with credit cards or your phone
⏲️30 min grace period for BART excursion fares
Note that if you want Clipper 2 immediately you’ll need to contact Clipper in December:
October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Finally!
Clipper 2 is so important, as it will allow:
💵No-cost/reduced cost transfers between transit agencies
💳Ability to pay with credit cards or your phone
⏲️30 min grace period for BART excursion fares
Note that if you want Clipper 2 immediately you’ll need to contact Clipper in December:
Clipper 2 is so important, as it will allow:
💵No-cost/reduced cost transfers between transit agencies
💳Ability to pay with credit cards or your phone
⏲️30 min grace period for BART excursion fares
Note that if you want Clipper 2 immediately you’ll need to contact Clipper in December:
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Trucking is a major source of air pollution, and this move is a loss for air quality. As Trump tears down electric truck incentives, CA should lean into freight modal shift while working to electrify freight rail. calelectricrail.org/why-carb-is-...
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trucking is a major source of air pollution, and this move is a loss for air quality. As Trump tears down electric truck incentives, CA should lean into freight modal shift while working to electrify freight rail. calelectricrail.org/why-carb-is-...
Clipper Executive Board about to decide whether to start the public launch of next-generation Clipper, with free transfers and open payment - credit/debit/apple/google - on December 10
October 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Clipper Executive Board about to decide whether to start the public launch of next-generation Clipper, with free transfers and open payment - credit/debit/apple/google - on December 10
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It's great to see ACT evaluating policy like this.
I just wish they would have analyzed the impacts to the schedule more.
Did this allow them to reduce padding? Provide more service? What was the service goal to begin with?
I just wish they would have analyzed the impacts to the schedule more.
Did this allow them to reduce padding? Provide more service? What was the service goal to begin with?
October 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It's great to see ACT evaluating policy like this.
I just wish they would have analyzed the impacts to the schedule more.
Did this allow them to reduce padding? Provide more service? What was the service goal to begin with?
I just wish they would have analyzed the impacts to the schedule more.
Did this allow them to reduce padding? Provide more service? What was the service goal to begin with?