July 2021

Bus-Only Lane Coming to Berkeley after East Bay Advocates Urge Quick-Build Action

Oakland’s new bus lanes (above) will soon be joined by bus-only lanes on Durant Avenue in Berkeley (photo from Streetsblog). AC Transit, in partnership with the Cities of Berkeley and Oakland, will soon implement quick-build “tactical transit” bus lanes on Durant Avenue in Berkeley and boarding islands on MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland. In May, the

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In Congress now: new federal funding guidelines support world-class regional rail

Around the world rail services commonly use the same train tracks to serve both regional and local trips.  Using the same tracks for more kinds of trips helps to  generate high ridership, social and economic benefits, reduce car dependency and  increasing access to jobs, housing and educational institutions for residents and travelers alike. For the

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Caltrain baby bullet back in August – and more trains – at Caltrain board Thursday

On Thursday July 1, the Caltrain board will receive a presentation about its proposed service restoration for August, timed to increase service when BART does. The proposed new schedule addresses popular demand to bring back baby bullet trains. It continues the Covid-era improved connect to BART at Millbrae.   It also keeps and improves on

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