2/3/22: Introducing SB 917, the Seamless Transit Transformation Act!

Breaking news in our fight for seamless transit: this morning, Senator Josh Becker introduced SB 917, the Seamless Transit Transformation Act, a new bill that will create a more coordinated Bay Area transit system!

Hi supporters!

We're excited to share some BREAKING NEWS in our fight for seamless transit: this morning, State Sen. Josh Becker introduced SB 917, the Seamless Transit Transformation Act, a new bill to create a more coordinated and integrated Bay Area transit system, while improving the rider experience!

Sponsored by Seamless Bay Area, the Bay Area Council, and TransForm, SB 917 would require transit agencies in the region to work together to develop an integrated transit fare structure by 2024, build a Connected Network Plan to support schedule coordination and service standards, and create a single regional transit map and standardized wayfinding system.

This legislation is a critically important step toward a rider-first transit system in the Bay Area. It builds on previous bills we've championed as well as the recent work of the Bay Area Transit Recovery Task Force.

Want to read more about SB 917? Head over to our blog for an expanded analysis.
 

Ready to take action on SB 917? Here's what you can do right now.

  1. Do you support the Seamless Transit Transformation Act? Fill out this short form. We’ll reach out about upcoming action opportunities, like writing letters, making public comment, or getting an organization you’re connected with listed as a supporter.
  2. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 12:00 p.m. PT for a virtual webinar, Winning Seamless Transit in 2022. We'll will be joined not only by BART Director Lateefah Simon, but also by Senator Josh Becker! We’ll discuss and celebrate our successful advocacy around integrated fares over the past year, give an overview of SB 917, and share a preview of more opportunities in 2022 and beyond to keep the momentum going toward seamless transit.
  3. Spread the word about SB 917. Share this blog on social media. Amplify the news on social media. Post about how more coordinated transit fares, wayfinding, and service would make your life better. Spread the word to your friends, family, and co-workers.
  4. Donate to Seamless Bay Area. Your contributions are what makes our advocacy to advance a seamless transit system possible. Please donate if you are in the position to do so to keep up this momentum and continue to grow our coalition of support for seamless transit reforms.
 

Thank you for your partnership at this exciting moment for seamless transit. We look forward to working with you to advocate for SB 917 and other strategies to make transit more integrated and accessible to all.

 

Ian Griffiths

Co-Founder and Policy Director, Seamless Bay Area
Ian Griffiths