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New Operating Hours For Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike/Ped Path

Right Side of Upper Deck to be Used as Highway Shoulder Monday-Thursday
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A cyclist approaches the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
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New State Law Promotes Preservation Of Affordable Market-Rate Housing

Governor Signs Bill to Bolster Stability for Low-Income Renters
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MTC, ABAG Release Draft of New Long-Range Plan for Bay Area

Public Invited to Comment Through Dec. 18 on Draft Plan, EIR
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Plan Bay Area 2050+ draft plan cover.
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Governor Signs Bill Authorizing Bay Area Voters to Consider 2026 Transit Measure

Five-County Sales Tax Includes Strong Accountability Provisions
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Voting
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Bay Wheels Bikeshare Expands Daly City Coverage

Partnership Paves Way for Eight New Stations, 80 New E-bikes
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Bay Wheels Daly City
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Legislature Passes Permitting Bill, Paves Way for Hwy. 37 Improvements

Work to Unclog Sears Point-to-Mare Island Bottleneck Could Begin Next Year
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Aerial over a partially flooded section of State Route 37.
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Bay Area Residents with Disabilities: Register Now for June 16-17 Accessible Futures Conference

U.S. Rep Lateefah Simon to Headline No-Cost San Francisco Event
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A smiling person in a wheelchair at a public engagement event.
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Bay Area Riders Break Records on May 15 Bike to Wherever Day

Tens of Thousands of Cyclists Take to the Streets to Celebrate
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Bike to Work Day rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall.
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Bike To Wherever Day Returns Thursday, May 15

Bay Area celebrates annual cycling event with Energizer Stations, community activities, and regional challenge
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A cyclist rides next to traffic on the streets of Oakland.
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Bike Champion of the Year Winners Announced for 2025

Bike Month begins May 1, Bike to Work/Wherever Day is May 15
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Contra Costa Bike Champion Teresa Datar.
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Express Lane Policy Updates: Comment Period Ends May 9

Proposed Changes Cover New Solano County I-80 Express Lanes, Minimum Tolls, Pilot Programs, More
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Express Lane.
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High School Students: Apply Today for the Bay Area Summer Academy

Paid Sessions Guide Future Leaders
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2024 Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy participants presenting their Capstone project.
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Contra Costa County Representative Sue Noack Elected MTC Chair

Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Marin County Supervisor, named Vice Chair
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MTC Vice-Chair Stephanie Moulton-Peters and Chair Sue Noack.
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MTC, Transit Agencies Unveil Bay Area’s New Transit Maps and Signs in Santa Rosa

Test Signs and Maps Now Installed at Downtown Transit Mall, SMART Station
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MTC and transit agency officials at the Mapping and Wayfinding debut event in Santa Rosa.
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New Poll Indicates Majority Support For Transit Revenue and Reform Measure

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El Cerrito BART wayfinding
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Start of New Year Brings Toll Hike at Bay Area Bridges

Last of Three Voter-Approved Increases Takes Effect at Midnight Tuesday
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Richmond Bridge
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New Year Rings in Toll Increase at Seven Bay Area Bridges

Last of Three Voter-Approved Increases Takes Effect Next Week
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Dumbarton Bridge.
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MTC, Transit Agencies Debut Bay Area’s New Transit Maps and Signs

Test Signs and Maps Now Installed at El Cerrito del Norte BART station
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A cyclist rides past a new Transit Information sign at El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
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New Year Rings in Toll Increase at Seven Bay Area Bridges

Last of Three Voter-Approved Increases Takes Effect Jan. 1
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Dumbarton Bridge.
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BATA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed 2026 Toll Hike, Carpool Policy Changes

Funds to be Used Exclusively for Bridge Preservation and Operations
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Workers making maintenance repairs on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge.