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MTC, in partnership with Bay Area transit agencies, business groups and transportation advocacy organizations, last week released a new report that outlines steps that need to be taken over the next...

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Friday's release of Gov. Gavin Newsom's updated 2023-24 budget proposal underscores the governor's interest in working with the Legislature to provide California transit agencies with operating...

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511 wants commuters and college students to take transit instead of driving alone – and they are offering a $25 Clipper® card to encourage people to make the switch. The free, pre-loaded Clipper card...

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Did you know that all nine Bay Area counties offer a free guaranteed ride home program? If you commute to work or college without using a private vehicle, you may be able to get a no-cost ride home in...

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Nearly a million trips are being taken on public transit each weekday right now in the Bay Area – are you one of the travel-savvy who know about the many benefits of riding transit? Here are just some...

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A Metro Talks webinar at noon Wednesday will discuss equity for all. Participants will discuss why equity requires that public agencies design for people who face the biggest barriers to access and...

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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today adopted a new Transit-Oriented Communities Policy designed to boost the overall housing supply and increase residential densities in transit-rich...

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A video highlighting MTC-led efforts in response to COVID-triggered transit issues was highlighted at the ITS World Conference in Los Angeles last week. The COVID pandemic affected the way people move...

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MTC Executive Director Therese W. McMillan will join Bay Area transit leaders and residents on Friday, September 16, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. for a public transit ride-along, culminating in a summer social...

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MTC is a sponsor of the seventh annual Bay Area Transit Month , which lasts all of September and celebrates the role of transit in the region, while featuring events, rides, and prizes. Events include...