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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

BART Service Through Transbay Tube Halted, Shuttle Bus Running Between SF, Oakland

BART paused Transbay Tube service due to communication loss, providing alternative transbay bus and shuttle options while crews work to restore communications.
San Francisco
fromsf.streetsblog.org
2 months ago

Two-Item Tuesday: BART Ridership Still Climbing - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART ridership rose 13.5% in December to 172,173 riders; service improvements boost return while funding shortfalls threaten cuts; Caltrain and VTA prep Super Bowl.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Equipment problem on BART train in SF causing major delays, agency says

BART train delays are caused by an equipment problem, affecting service between 24th Street Mission and Embarcadero.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

DUI Suspect Crashes Into Powell-Market Cable Car Turnaround, Prompting Overnight Closure

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.
San Francisco
#bridges
Design
fromAol
1 week ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

Bridges are essential structures that blend art and engineering, reflecting diverse cultures and histories across the globe.
Design
fromAol
1 week ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

Bridges are essential structures that blend art and engineering, reflecting diverse cultures and histories across the globe.
Design
fromAol
1 week ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

Bridges are essential structures that blend art and engineering, reflecting diverse cultures and histories across the globe.
Washington DC
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago

Think You're Fine With Heights? These U.S. Bridges Might Test You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Bridges in the USA vary in safety, with some posing significant dangers due to environmental factors and structural design.
Washington DC
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago

Think You're Fine With Heights? These U.S. Bridges Might Test You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Some bridges in the USA are dangerous due to environmental factors and design flaws.
Design
fromAol
1 week ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

Bridges are essential structures that blend art and engineering, reflecting diverse cultures and histories across the globe.
Design
fromAol
1 week ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

Bridges are essential structures that blend art and engineering, reflecting diverse cultures and histories across the globe.
Design
fromAol
1 week ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

Bridges are essential structures that blend art and engineering, reflecting diverse cultures and histories across the globe.
Washington DC
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago

Think You're Fine With Heights? These U.S. Bridges Might Test You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Bridges in the USA vary in safety, with some posing significant dangers due to environmental factors and structural design.
Washington DC
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago

Think You're Fine With Heights? These U.S. Bridges Might Test You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Some bridges in the USA are dangerous due to environmental factors and design flaws.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Winter Park Gondola Breaks Ground as Transformation Begins

Excavation for a gondola connecting Winter Park Resort to downtown marks the start of a transformative development period for the community.
#bay-area-transit
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Weekend Roundup: Regional Transit Measure Update, More Art at Sunset Dunes... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Regional transit measures are critical to avoid severe service cuts in the Bay Area.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
California

Advocates Breathe Sigh of Relief: Transit Disaster Averted for Now - Streetsblog San Francisco

A $590 million bridge loan prevents imminent Bay Area transit service cuts and preserves service while proponents pursue long-term funding for a November ballot measure.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
California

Advocates Breathe Sigh of Relief: Transit Disaster Averted for Now - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alternative transportation
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

The Self-Balancing Monorail: A 1910 Train That Could Balance Without Falling

Mono­rails have a negative perception, partly due to cultural references, but innovative designs like the gyro mono­rail offer new possibilities.
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Cable Car Breakdown Traps 12 Passengers Mid-Air in Italian Alps on Easter Sunday - SnowBrains

Breakdowns can happen, but the response was as quick as possible. City councilor Paolo Gabrielli praised the rapid intervention of technicians who activated the emergency recovery system, ensuring the safety of the passengers.
Snowboarding
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

China Built the World's Largest Outdoor Escalator, and It's a Modern Marvel That Looks Like It Never Stops Rising Into the Sky

The Goddess escalator, which takes almost 21 minutes to ascend, is almost certainly the world's largest of its kind, cutting through the center of Wushan and rising straight into the sky.
Skiing
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 week ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
#public-transit
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Walk from Lake Merritt to the Ferry Building? Bay Skyway path could connect Oakland and SF

John Goodwin, the communications director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, stated that the West span path part of the project is 'effectively paused' in the early planning stage, with the soonest work advancing in 2027.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Caltrain Pauses Large-Bike Ban - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain paused its ban on large bicycles with attachments pending review by the Bicycle and Active Transportation Advisory Committee on March 19.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Person Injured After 100-Year-Old Russian Hill Elevator Falls Three Floors

The elevator fell multiple floors with someone inside and abruptly stopped when the emergency brakes were activated. While the brakes fortunately kept the elevator from crashing into the bottom of the elevator shaft, the sudden stop caused the person to sustain moderate to severe injuries.
San Francisco
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op-Ed: Don't Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes - Streetsblog San Francisco

New Jersey's State Bill S4834 classifies e-bikes as motorcycles, threatening sustainable transportation and penalizing active mobility without improving safety.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

The Boring Company's Vegas Loop moves 82k riders during CONEXPO

Tesla is accelerating Cybercab production at Gigafactory Texas with 25 units observed in testing, ahead of mass production scheduled to begin next month.
#san-francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Mega viral 'Subway Takes' series shoots first San Francisco video ever

When you gaze the greatest, we're not just talking about lyrics, we're talking about impact as well. There's only so many rappers that could write something hyperlyrical and then also come write 'California Love,' and 'Toss It Up,' and then go back and write 'Dear Mama' and 'Changes,' and then come back and write '2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.'
Humor
#central-subway-extension
World news
fromYahoo Life
1 month ago

Top 20: Longest suspension bridges in the world

Suspension bridges require advanced engineering to span vast distances, often in seismically active regions, exemplified by iconic long-span bridges like Golden Gate and Verrazzano.
#california-high-speed-rail
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

SPUR Talk: What Can the State Learn from HSR About doing Megaprojects Right? - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

SPUR Talk: What Can the State Learn from HSR About doing Megaprojects Right? - Streetsblog San Francisco

East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

The rise and fall of the Bay Area's streetcar transit system

The Key System streetcar network served the East Bay and declined amid real-estate schemes, suburbanization, rise of automobiles, and contested corporate influence.
Startup companies
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

Micromobility success varies because local factors and structural issues cause some cities' bike- and scooter-share systems to thrive while others fail.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Seattle just built the world's first light rail on a floating bridge

A light rail will run on a floating Lake Washington bridge, using track-bridge structures and bearings to accommodate movement while keeping tracks aligned.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Op/Ed: More Questions About San Diego's Airport-Downtown People Mover, Answered - Streetsblog California

Blue and Green Lines require 5-minute frequencies to provide sufficient capacity for projected population and job growth where train lengthening is impossible.
#super-bowl
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

RWTH Aachen completes first prototype tests of upBUS hybrid bus - cable car system - Sustainable Bus

The upBUS system is being developed by the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Lightweight Design (SLA), the Chair of High Frequency Electronics (HFE), and the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM). It is based on a detachable passenger compartment that can automatically couple either to a road vehicle chassis or to a cable car suspension. The overall concept and its intended role in urban transport have been previously outlined in the upBUS project article published by Sustainable Bus.
Germany news
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Take the Train to the Super Bowl - Streetsblog San Francisco

VTA expects 25,000 riders for the Super Bowl, urges using the transit app and day passes; security measures alter service and bike lockers deactivated.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

New Transportation Options Enhance Mobility in East San Jose

The Bay Wheels bikeshare program, operated by Lyft, expands into East San Jose this summer. This move links areas like Mayfair and Alum Rock to Downtown San Jose and the Berryessa BART Station, creating seamless routes for work, school, or leisure. Eligible residents can access an annual membership for just $5, with each ride costing $1, making it a practical choice for short trips that also encourage outdoor activity and reduce traffic congestion.
Environment
Travel
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

How to Get Between San Francisco and Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium Without a Car

Travel between San Francisco and Santa Clara ranges from $11–$13 public transit trips taking about 90 minutes to $65–$200 rideshares with variable time due to traffic.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Call to Action: Support Opening the Alto Rail Tunnel for Cyclists and Pedestrians - Streetsblog San Francisco

Mill Valley and Corte Madera are being asked to renew resolutions supporting reopening Alto Tunnel for bicycle and pedestrian use.
#central-subway
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
SF politics

There's Suddenly Talk of Extending the Central Subway to Fisherman's Wharf, Despite Muni's Gigantic Deficit

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
SF politics

There's Suddenly Talk of Extending the Central Subway to Fisherman's Wharf, Despite Muni's Gigantic Deficit

frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

This California Garage Parks And Charges Your EV Automatically

The automated parking system uses a robotic arm to plug in a Level 2 charging cable. When the car finishes charging, the robotic arm unplugs the cable, and the EV is moved to another parking spot automatically. About a decade ago, Tesla promised a robotic arm that would automatically plug in an EV for overnight charging. That never happened, but other companies have risen to the challenge and are now offering fully featured products.
Real estate
East Bay real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Eyes on the Street: Shrinking the Gap Between Fruitvale BART and the Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

Eastern Alameda construction will add a roundabout, safer bike/ped lead-up, and an off-street trail connection, but the Fruitvale/Miller Sweeney bridge gap remains.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

The Top 10 Most Unique Chairlifts In The World - SnowBrains

Several chairlifts worldwide stand out for record vertical rise, heated/bubble cabins, exceptional length, dramatic alpine exposure, and distinctive ride experiences.
Travel
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
2 months ago

29 Most Famous Bridges in the United States: How Many Have You Crossed?

America contains numerous impressive bridges offering iconic sights and remarkable engineering, from the Golden Gate and Brooklyn Bridge to cliff-spanning and ocean-crossing structures.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Amtrak announces big changes for travelers on key Calif. route for Super Bowl

Amtrak will require reservations and adjust schedules, parking, and access on Feb. 8 for Capitol Corridor service to accommodate Super Bowl ridership.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Bike Tour: Explore 125 Years of Biking in Golden Gate Park (SF)

A guided bike tour explores 125 years of cycling history through Golden Gate Park, tracing how San Francisco cyclists adopted bicycles in the 1890s and established recreational culture in the park.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

The 5 Most Iconic Ski Lifts In North America

North America's five most iconic ski lifts offer unique engineering, exceptional terrain access, and spectacular views that define premier skiing destinations.
fromYahoo Life
2 months ago

Most Iconic Bridges That Make US Road Trips Breathtaking

Let's be honest: most of your daily commute involves dodging potholes, sitting behind someone going 10 under in the left lane, and wondering why your GPS insists on taking you through three construction zones. Luckily, every once in a while, the road gods smile upon us and deliver something special: bridges that actually make you want to slow down and savor the drive.
Travel
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley-to-San Francisco ferry plan takes key step forward

Berkeley approved a zoning change enabling a new ferry terminal and rebuilt pier serving all-electric ferries to San Francisco, pending funding and multiple approvals.
California
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

San Jose's Tunnel Vision Challenge

A one-mile tunnel connecting Diridon Station, Guadalupe River Trail/Adobe HQ, Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and SJSU would improve downtown transit connectivity and student access.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op-Ed: Include Automated Metro as Option in Geary Subway Planning - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's Geary/19th Ave Subway study may overlook automated light metro as a cost-effective alternative by prioritizing regional connectivity requiring expensive conventional trains.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Super Bowl cable car ad plays fast and loose with SF geography

A Super Bowl Oikos commercial shows Kathryn Hahn pushing a San Francisco cable car while featuring inaccurate locations and possible CGI.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

'Moving San Francisco' exhibit highlights 122 years of Muni magic

A City Hall exhibition displays 100 historic SFMTA photographs (1903–now) documenting 122 years of San Francisco's transit and urban life.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

BART loses service through Transbay Tube, downtown San Francisco

A computer network hardware failure disrupted BART service across multiple lines Thursday morning, affecting Transbay Tube and downtown San Francisco routes until repairs were completed by 9:15 a.m.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
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