Santa Maria Regional Transit takes over Guadalupe services
On July 1st, Santa Maria Regional Transit will operate bus service to, from, and within the City of Guadalupe. Previously, the city funded the service separately and it was operated by a contractor. The cities hope the consolidation will improve...
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Rosemead GO microtransit replaces Rosemead Explorer fixed route shuttles
On July 1st, the City of Rosemead launched a new microtransit service, replacing fixed-route shuttles for the general public and a dial-a-ride program for seniors and people with disabilities. The Rosemead GO provides corner-to-corner service for the general public and...
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Metrolink offers new fares
As part of the plan to transform from a commuter rail system into an all-day, all-purpose transit network, Metrolink is implementing a new fare plan to attract new riders who find the current fares too expensive. The plan also includes...
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Fare hikes in the Bay Area starting July 1
Facing budget difficulties in the upcoming fiscal year, three Bay Area agencies will be raising fares on July 1. Agencies include Muni in San Francisco, AC Transit in the East Bay, and Caltrain. For the last several years, Muni, AC...
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25th Anniversary of the Metro Rapid service
A quarter century ago, Los Angeles Metro introduced Metro Rapid service with two routes: 720 on Wilshire and 750 along Ventura in the San Fernando Valley. Despite its focus on expanding rail service for the 2028 Olympics, LA Metro is...
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Caltrain to suspend electric rail service to Tamien for bridge replacement
Beginning Monday, June 16, Caltrain will suspend electric train service for about 8 months between San Jose Diridon and Tamien stations to replace a rail bridge over the Guadalupe River. During this time, a free bus bridge will be available...
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What could motivate them torch Waymo cars?
One scene during the recent protests in Downtown Los Angeles against ICE raids was the torching of Waymo cars. This isn't the first instance; in February last year, a Waymo car was torched in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Setting vehicles on...
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Phoenix Valley Metro opens South Broadway light rail extension
On June 7th, Valley Metro opened the South Central Extension to the public. This project extends the light rail system southward for 5 miles, from Downtown Phoenix to Baseline Road, with 7 new stations. It also transformed the single-line light...
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LA Metro to open LAX/Metro Transit Center
At 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6, LA Metro will formally open the LAX/Metro Transit Center to the public. The center will be served by Metro Rail K and C lines and will act as the gateway between the rail...
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SMART Windsor Station to open for service on 5/31
On Saturday, May 31, SMART will open the Windsor Extension, extending northward from Sonoma County Airport. This marks the second extension of the system since its debut in 2017. The first extension was southward to Larkspur Ferry. Meanwhile, SMART opened...
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