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@MTCBATA
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5 months
This week MTC approved a framework for distributing some $776 million in emergency operations money to address Bay Area transit agencies’ most dire funding shortfalls and help them avoid service cuts.
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@MTCBATA
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. @TRIP_Inc found San Francisco and Oakland roads are the worst in the nation, with 71 percent in poor condition.
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@MTCBATA
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6 years
A new poll predicts Californians won't repeal the gas tax. Orange and San Diego counties support the repeal, while the Bay Area and the Central Valley do not.
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
It's official: the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge's bike & pedestrian path will open on November 16. 🥳
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@MTCBATA
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2 years
85 years ago, the Bay Bridge opened to the public.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Thank you to the workers keeping the Bay Area running for the rest of us. 🚌🩺🥦
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
Happy birthday, Bay Bridge! 🎂 🎈 Eighty-four years ago, the bridge opened to the public.
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@MTCBATA
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Thanks for joining us for a foggy opening day. 5,000 one-way trips were made this weekend 🚲
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@MTCBATA
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90% of residents said uniform maps and signage would improve transit. MTC and Bay Area transit agencies worked together to develop a common identity, signage and colors inspired by the region.
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge's Bike & Pedestrian Path barrier installation starts this week. 🚲🎉
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
. @sfmta_muni will close off part of Market Street to cars starting January 29. Get the details from @FitzTheReporter ➡️
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@MTCBATA
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. @metrolosangeles ’s Therese W. McMillan returns to the Bay Area to replace retiring Steve Heminger as @ABAGSFBayArea and MTC’s new executive director.
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@MTCBATA
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We joined a coalition of transit agencies, advocacy organizations & rider groups to call upon the Legislature to provide multi-year funding for public transit.
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@MTCBATA
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Happy birthday, Bay Bridge. 83 years ago, the bridge opened to the public. 🎉
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
55% of Bay Area residents under 40 say they are likely to move, and this exodus could leave a significant generational gap in the region’s population.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
6 years
MTC has announced the 12 finalists in its Transformative Transportation Projects competition, which looks to make the Bay Area more affordable, connected, diverse and healthy by 2050.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Here's a look at weekday mornings on the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge during shelter-in-place.
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
"We look forward to moving quickly to unlock the toll funds approved by voters and to putting those dollars to work," MTC Chair Alfredo Pedroza said.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
5 years
Riders in California pitch in by paying an additional 10 cents per ride for an accessibility fund, ensuring fleets have wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
. @smarttrain opened its new stations, and the numbers are in 📈 🚆
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
#GetOnBoard with public transit. Investment in transit creates jobs, increases home values and so much more.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Who's been on the #RSRBridge 's bike & pedestrian path? Reply with your pics, videos or experiences. 🚲
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
Earlier this month, crews began installing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge's movable barrier. 🚲
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
See you tomorrow 👋
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
Despite decades of widening freeways, we're still sitting in traffic. We're hosting two webinars to re-imagine freeways for the 21st century on Nov. 17 & Nov. 29. Join us and let's make freeways work, together.
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@MTCBATA
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@SamTrans @VTA @rideact @Caltrain @sfmta_muni @SFBART @SFBayFerry We’re all in this together, and #BayArea transit operators are committed to seeing this plan to success. Thanks to all the essential workers who continue to ride transit during this pandemic. Read the full report ➡️ #HealthyTransit
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
In 35 years, median rent in the Bay Area rose by 75 percent, outpacing median household income by 62 percent by 2015. Figures are adjusted for inflation.
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
SFMTA would need to cut 20 bus lines to balance its budget without additional state funding. Cuts would start this summer.
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
Projects to be funded by RM3 include expanded ferry service, extended routes for BART, Caltrain and SMART, and improved regional express bus service.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
#NewsRelease : Cash toll collection will be suspended on the seven state-owned bridges due to COVID-19. Toll invoices will be sent via mail. Read more ➡️
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
Caltrain will expand service on August 30, surpassing pre-pandemic levels 🚆
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Thank you @Derailluer of @BikeEastBay for joining Caltrans at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge & checking out the inspection.
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@MTCBATA
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11 years
The #BayBridge Troll has been rescued and was featured at today's bridge ceremony. http://t.co/MffKFY8Nqz
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
It’s happening! Chat with transit CEOs at the ride-along & happy hour today — we’re starting at Orinda BART.
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
We're urging the state Senate & Assembly budget committees to fund transit in a joint letter to the committee chairs. Californians rely on transit, and we can't afford to lose it. Read the full letter ➡️
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Transportation is expensive. That's why we're piloting Clipper START.
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
We're urging the state Senate & Assembly budget committees to fund transit. Californians rely on transit, and we can't afford to lose it. Learn more:
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
3 years
27 transit agencies. 1 mission: connecting you to the Bay Area you love. Wherever you're headed, get there on Bay Area transit. 🚎 🚋 ⛴
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
3 months
Prototype signage will be installed in El Cerrito del Norte BART station, the Santa Rosa Transit Mall, and the Santa Rosa SMART station in spring 2024. We'll seek public input on the prototypes.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
4 years
. @sfmta_muni looks into making a new rapid bus route, and the idea came from high school students. Reported by @FitzTheReporter
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
8 months
Last week, @SFBART , @Caltrain and @VTA worked together and moved crowds to Levi's Stadium to see @Beyonce .
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Approaches to the Richmond-San Rafael bike & pedestrian path. Opens November 16 at 10 a.m. 🚲
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
Clipper launches on iPhone and Apple Watch, debuts new mobile app
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
"Caltrain officials acknowledged that it might be more profitable to sell off the land to office or hotel developers, but directors said the need for housing...is paramount." @sfchronicle
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
4 years
More trains mean more room! 🚆 @SFBART 's new control system will run more trains per hour.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Go for that ride—just keep six feet apart and wash your hands after. 🚲
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
$1.7 billion is coming to Bay Area transit 🎉
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
6 years
52 percent of Californians are in favor of keeping the gas tax. @sfchronicle reports:
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
4 years
#NewsRelease : Tolling will be suspended on all Bay Area Express Lanes starting tomorrow through at least April 7. Signs will read “Open to All.” Read more ➡️
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
1 year
We appreciate @CAgovernor ’s statement in the May Revision budget that he welcomes working with the Legislature to protect transit. The Commission recommended options the Legislature could take to fund transit without impacting the state’s budget deficit.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
5 years
The path will open later this fall and be the first bike & pedestrian connection between Marin County & the East Bay.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
3 years
Caltrain’s first electric trains arrive for testing
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
5 years
. @OakDOT has devised a three-year, $100 million paving plan that will direct its largest investment toward underserved communities, such as East Oakland and Fruitvale.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
4 years
The Commission directed staff to identify funding sources and a plan for making improvements to Bay Bridge approaches, which should also include potential plans for a transit lane on the bridge.
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
🚫🚗 A section of Market Street will close to cars starting January 29. Details from @FitzTheReporter ➡️
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@MTCBATA
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1 year
The Commission approved recommendations for the Legislature to fund transit operating costs in the next state budget. The recommendations identify potential funding sources to avoid the transit fiscal cliff. Details ⬇️
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
3 years
Essential workers rely on transit. We're calling on Congress to act now and #SavePublicTransit .
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
Equity: New Muni route to serve Bayview and Hunters Point neighborhoods
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
2 years
September is #TransitMonth ! Grab swag at transit hubs from @SFTRU and celebrate at events all month long hosted by @SFBART , @SPUR , @SFBayFerry and more!
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@MTCBATA
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11 months
We’re urging the Assembly Budget Committee to act today to protect transit.
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@MTCBATA
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2 years
Happy 85th to the Bay Bridge
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
For the fourth year in a row the afternoon crawl on northbound U.S. 101 and eastbound Interstate 80 in San Francisco to the Bay Bridge is named the Bay Area's most congested freeway.
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
Get anywhere in 30 minutes: @SFTRU pushes @sfmta_muni for 30-minute cross-city service by 2030. @FitzTheReporter reports
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
1 year
We joined our partners in asking the State Legislature to fund transit, because transit is essential for Californians and the climate.
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@MTCBATA
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The unified signage would be used by all agencies at all locations. It employs a three-color palette of golden yellow, sky blue and dark blue; as well as simple icons to identify service by trains, buses or ferries.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
3 years
The Bay Area needs transit. We urge Congress to act now and #SavePublicTransit .
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
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"For California to reach its ambitious climate goals — including banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 — public transit systems will need to be strengthened, not diminished." From the @sfchronicle ⬇️
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
Therese McMillan returns to the Bay Area to replace retiring Steve Heminger. McMillan spent her career in regional and federal transportation agencies, most recently @metrolosangeles .
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
11 years
KQED's Forum show interviews #BayBridgeEastSpan architects on Thurs., 11/29, 10 a.m. Tune in at 88.5 FM.
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
BART completes conversion to Clipper-only sales
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
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Advocates held a funeral for public transit over the weekend, calling on the governor to update his state budget proposal with relief funds for transit.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
4 years
We analyzed seven possible transbay crossings in our new paper. Check it out. ➡️
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
3 years
@SFBART @SamTrans @SFBayFerry @rideact @sfmta_muni @Caltrain Bay Area transit is committed to the safety of its riders & workers, and you can help. Follow the federal mandate & wear a mask while onboard. Agencies have extra masks if you need one. 🚎⛴🚋🚆🚃
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
9 years
#SanJose mayor @sliccardo lost the bike-off bet to #Oakland mayor @LibbySchaaf so wore this to today's #MTC meeting http://t.co/7TXwyQl3ct
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
Reminder: @SFBART service ends at 9 p.m. tonight. Make sure you catch a train by 8:45 p.m.
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@MTCBATA
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8 years
The extension of the Bay Bridge East Span bike path to Yerba Buena Island is set to open this Sunday
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@MTCBATA
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Capitol Corridor increases service, restores café car
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@MTCBATA
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News Release: @FordGoBike  Bike Share System Passes Growth Milestones: Rides hit 500,000 mark; low-income residents comprise 15 percent of annual memberships
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@MTCBATA
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4 years
We stand with those working towards a fair and just society. We acknowledge & seek to repair the role local governments & the planning profession have played in denying opportunities to Black people. #BLM
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@MTCBATA
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. @GoCaltrain joins other major transit agencies in our low-income fare pilot program. Adults earning less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level will be eligible for the discount.
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@MTCBATA
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Annual Bike to Work Day Pivots to “Bike to Wherever Days”
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@MTCBATA
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5 years
Crews working on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge's movable barrier 🚲❤️
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@MTCBATA
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Six Transit Agencies to Join Clipper START Program
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@MTCBATA
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3 years
West Oakland elevated pedestrian and bike pathway meeting set for Thursday
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
8 months
September is Transit Month, and @BayAreaClipper is your ticket to the month-long celebration.
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@MTCBATA
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3 months
Find out more about the mapping and wayfinding project on our website.
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@MTCBATA
MTC Bay Area
5 years
Do you know how much traffic costs you? Sitting in congestion wastes both fuel and time, adding to a driver’s vehicle operating costs.
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@MTCBATA
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27 transit agencies. 1 mission: connecting you to the Bay Area you love. Wherever you're headed, get there on Bay Area transit. 🚎 🚋 ⛴
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