Tag: Bay Area

  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 1, 2016
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Transportation News for September 1, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: BART set to turn down the volume on screeching trains  East Bay Times: BART Perks pilot pays riders who avoid the most crowded morning rush hour  Marin Independent Journal: SMART urged to provide more bike parking  Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate ferry slips oldest on the bay, analysis shows  San Francisco Examiner: Muni monthly pass fare rises […]

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Seminar on Critical Infrastructure Resiliency – Save the Date!

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) of San Francisco will be hosting a seminar on Critical Infrastructure Resiliency on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The seminar will feature a panel discussion on resiliency planning for Bay Area cities, and a Workshop to introduce a framework on sustainable infrastructure planning, design, construction and maintenance. Confirmed speakers include: Allison […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 30, 2016
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Transportation News for August 30, 2016

Mercury News: Congressmen blast California’s high-speed rail plan  Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Santa Rosa bike lanes go green KQED: East Bay Lawmaker’s Opposition Sparks Fight Over BART Bond Measure Mass Transit: Meet BART’s Fleet: New Trains will Showcase Many Environmentally Friendly Features San Francisco Examiner: Muni’s new future fleet debuts on the factory floor Los Angeles Times: High-speed rail critics question […]

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WETA Board of Directors Meeting on September 1, 2016

Notice of Board of Directors Meeting  The next San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Pier 1, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco CA. The meeting agenda and full Board packet are now available for download on our Board […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 29, 2016
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Transportation News for August 29, 2016

San Francisco Chroncile: Otto’s big rigs drive into autonomous future with Uber East Bay Times: Legislature whiffs on major issues like housing and transportation East Bay Times: More electric cars, more solar power expected as state struggles to reach tough new climate standards Mercury News: Talking cars finally ready for road Mercury News: Freedom Bridge in Santa Clara faces demolition […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 24, 2016
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Transportation News for August 24, 2016

Mercury News: Roadshow: 15-hour-a-day carpool lanes coming to more Bay Area freeways San Francisco Examiner: SF reopens negotiations to expand car sharing Los Angeles Times: Uber and Lyft drivers could use rental cars under bill heading to the governor’s desk Sacramento Bee: Bill forcing drivers’ hands off smartphones awaits Gov. Jerry Brown SF Bay: Muni pressures cash riders toward Clipper […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 23, 2016
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Transportation News for August 23, 2016

Mercury News: Who’s watching? Privacy groups warn changes to driverless vehicle bill could ease driver-data protections Mercury News: Roadshow: California’s lane-splitting law — scary or no big deal? Marin Independent Journal: Tiburon bus riders win partial victory in bid to save Route 8 O.C. Register: O.C. bus fare to drop for six-month test run

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 19, 2016
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Transportation News for August 19, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: Uber steps on gas for self-driving taxis, trucks San Francisco Chronicle: U.S. judge rejects Uber drivers’ $100 million settlement East Bay Times: Dublin: Uber, Lyft to partner in public transit Sacramento Bee: I-80 lane closures to cause major delays the next two weekends Los Angeles Times: New transportation funding plan calls for gas tax hike of 17 […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 18, 2016
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Transportation News for August 18, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: SF public invited to help shape future of city subways East Bay Times: Borenstein: Is BART tax only down payment? East Bay Times: Tired of waiting for the bus? AC Transit’s Flex service allows customers to order rides outside regular schedules. Marin Independent Journal: Downtown Novato train station comes to life Los Angeles Times: Uber says rides […]

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