Clipper BayPass use grows: Caltrain, Samtrans employees at new Millbrae HQ, San José state students renew

Clipper BayPass use grows: Caltrain, Samtrans employees at new Millbrae HQ, San José state students renew In May, San José State University approved the renewal of the Clipper BayPass program following 18 months of student advocacy.  Starting on August 15, students will once again receive the all-agency transit pass.  Previously, San José State students were […]

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Caltrain riders are happy, with many new riders and greater diversity

Caltrain riders are happy,  with many new riders and greater diversity Caltrain’s most recent ridership survey shows customer satisfaction at an all time high, with strong increases in satisfaction with the schedule and on-time performance since rolling out electric service in September of 2024.  The service has attracted many new riders, with about a third

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VTA, SamTrans adopt priorities for local funds from regional transit ballot measure; Alameda to decide

VTA, SamTrans adopt priorities for local funds from regional transit ballot measure; Alameda County to decide Last week, the SamTrans board and VTA board decided on their priorities for locally controlled funding from the regional transit ballot measure, with high priorities on maintaining and improving local transit service for riders.   These decisions are especially important

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Transbay Coalition and the greater Bay Area honor Rod Diridon Sr.

Transbay Coalition and the greater Bay Area honor a man who we owe an enormous amount to: Rod Diridon Sr. Supervisor Diridon served more than 20 years in public office, including as a six-time chair of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, during which his advocacy for world class public transit was unending and

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Make a Friend (on transit) Day

Hundreds of transit riders had a chance to connect with new friends on February 11 for Make a Friend (on transit) Day. About 40 volunteers plus teams from transit agencies were at over a dozen transit hubs across the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa and passed out nametags to transit riders

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Year In Review – Stevens Creek Corridor Campaign

By Harry Neil– This past September, after over a year of struggle and determination, we succeeded in our campaign on the Stevens Creek Corridor. Thanks to your volunteering, public comments, letters, and support, a safer and more sustainable future is coming to Santa Clara County’s most important corridor. From Diridon Station to De Anza College,

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Caltrain discloses likely severe service cuts without regional measure

Caltrain recently disclosed likely devastating service cuts if a Bay Area transit measure does not succeed in 2026.  Without additional funding, Caltrain would be forced to: Reduce service to once an hour​ during the week End weekend service End operations by 9 p.m.​ Close more than one-third of stations​ Cut segments of service​ These cuts

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New polling shows promise for 5-county transit ballot measure

The Bay Area 5-county regional transit funding measure can pass with a signature-gathering effort, according to new polling shared by MTC  at its legislative committee meeting on Friday November 14. The poll showed overall support at 56%, which would pass with the 50%+1 threshold required with a signature gathering effort, which was enabled by the

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Your life is about to get easier with Clipper 2.0’s launch in December: Here’s how 

Getting around the Bay Area by transit is about to become simpler, cheaper, and more convenient. Starting December 10th, transit agencies are rolling out Clipper 2.0, replacing the decades-old Clipper Card with a modern and effective fare payment system. How you’ll benefit: Riders who use employee transit benefits, monthly passes, and BART High Volume Discount

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Car-Free Bay Area Transit Adventures

By Joseph Rogers To close out transit month, and to celebrate a beautiful fall in the Bay Area, Transbay Coalition would like to highlight some great options to get outdoors without a car! There are already some great resources out there to plan your trip. If you’re looking for a bike ride, BARTable (bartable.bart.gov/outdoors) has

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San Mateo Transit Funding Scenarios: Consequences of Re-Purposing Measure A

On Wednesday, July 2, the SamTrans board will discuss new polling and will evaluate options to fund transit for the county, including Caltrain and BART regional services which face steep deficits and potential service cuts in upcoming budget years, and SamTrans which is starting to show future deficits imperiling service. Options to keep the regional

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VICTORY! You helped stop imminent transit cuts & won critical funding

Way to go! You – along with tens of thousands of Californians and a diverse coalition of over 120 organizations – spoke out in support of transit and won. For the past several months we rallied, made over 5,000 calls to elected officials, wrote more than 50,000 emails, dropped banners, and did all sorts of things to elevate our

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