MTC recently launched an 18-month pilot for a means-based fare discount program called Clipper START. The program launched with only four transit agencies offering discounts: BART, Muni, Caltrain, and Golden Gate Transit. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, MTC is now opening up the program to other interested transit agencies.
Read MoreNew research on world class transit systems suggest that a “network manager” entity is a consistent feature of high-ridership systems around the world, yet can be set up in many ways.
Read MoreSeamless Bay Area is proud to join a growing coalition of Bay Area elected officials, businesses, community leaders and advocates in endorsing Measure RR and advocating for its passage in November.
Read MoreTransit riders, advocates, and leaders from across the Bay Area convened in a lunchtime forum on July 9 to voice their thoughts on the safety of public transit amid the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreOn July 15, MTC will launch Clipper START, an 18-month pilot for a means-based fare discount program. Low-income riders will be able to get a special Clipper card that provides discounts on Muni, BART, Caltrain and Golden Gate Transit. This program is a big step forward, but there is still room for improvement.
Read MoreSeamless Bay Area has created a new, simple Transportation Costs Calculator to make it easy to tally just how much you’ve saved since shelter-in-place orders went into effect on March 17.
Read MoreThe inaugural meeting of the 32-member Metropolitan Transportation Commission Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force took place on May 29. The task force, created by MTC in April in response to the urgent crisis facing public transit due to plummeting ridership and revenues during the COVID crisis, will advise MTC on a recovery strategy that can stabilize and save Bay Area transit.
Read MoreWithout additional funding from Congress, transit agencies in the Bay Area will once again be facing imminent financial disaster. To support transit operators and maintain essential transit service, Transportation for America is now organizing advocates across the nation to call on Congress to appropriate an additional $32 billion in additional transit funding in the next federal COVID relief bill.
Read MoreOn May 14, Seamless Bay Area and Assemblymember David Chiu hosted a webinar to talk about the future of seamless transit in the Bay Area. Watch the recorded session or take a peek at our slides!
Read MoreThis February, Seamless Bay Area was proud to join with Asm. David Chiu to announce AB 2057, the Bay Area Seamless Transit Act. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, California lawmakers have chosen to severely limit the number of bills under consideration this legislative session. As a result, AB 2057 will not be moving forward in 2020. While we are deeply disappointed, we are focused on making the most of new opportunities to create a more integrated and resilient transit system.
Read MoreAt a Wednesday meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to allocate federal CARES Act relief funding for Bay Area transit, multiple Commissioners endorsed Seamless Bay Area’s proposals to connect future emergency funds with actions that would immediately create a more connected and affordable transit network.
Read MoreHere are five initiatives MTC commissioners should ask be implemented immediately in connection with emergency transit funds to rebuild our region’s transit ridership more quickly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreSan Francisco has unanimously endorsed the Seamless Transit Principles, which call on local and regional leaders to pursue a more integrated, efficient, and rider-friendly regional transit system.
Read MoreWe need the support of all 17 Bay Area Assemblymembers to ensure AB 2057 moves forward. Take these steps right now to help us pass AB 2057 and create a seamless, resilient, and stronger transit system.
Read MoreAs we look to recover from COVID-19, we must pursue the structural reforms included in the Bay Area Seamless Transit Act (AB 2057) to rebuild a stronger, more resilient transit system that will be better prepared for the next emergency — and attract many more riders.
Read Morefare and schedule integration were among the highest performing strategies to address goals of moving more people in fewer cars, and improving equitable access to transportation
Read MoreMore than 150 transit riders, supporters, and advocates gathered in San Francisco last week to celebrate the launch of the Seamless Transit Act (AB 2057), new legislation that will help create a more integrated, efficient, and equitable regional transportation system.
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