An important update on AB 2057 - and the future of Bay Area seamless transit
This 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.
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MTC Commissioners champion an integrated transit recovery strategy
At 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.
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Five things we can do right away to rebuild Bay Area transit ridership
Here 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.
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San Francisco endorses Seamless Transit Principles
San 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.
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Action Alert: Support the Bay Area Seamless Transit Act right now
We 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.
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How the Bay Area can rebuild a stronger, more resilient transit system
As 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.
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Fare and schedule coordination rank highly for 101 managed lanes; can institutions deliver?
fare 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
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Bay Area transit riders energized by AB 2057
More 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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Alameda County endorses the Seamless Transit Principles. Will San Francisco be next?
This morning, Alameda County joined a growing coalition of Bay Area cities in endorsing the Seamless Transit Principles, which call on local and regional leaders to pursue a more integrated, efficient, and rider-friendly transit system.
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MTC Commissioners urge "bold and unflinching" vision of seamless mobility
At the annual board workshop in Pleasanton, MTC Commissioners expressed strong enthusiasm for the agency to proactively pursue policies and reforms that can create a seamless transit system, including state legislation.
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Integrated Transit Fares proposal wins MTC’s Transformational Projects contest
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has selected an integrated transit fare proposal submitted by three groups — Seamless Bay Area, SPUR, and duo Jason Lee and Eddy Ionsescu — as the winner of its first-ever Transformative Transportation Projects competition.
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Announcing the Bay Area Seamless Transit Act
Seamless Bay Area today joined Assemblymember David Chiu and local transit leaders, riders, and advocates to announce bold new legislation that will create a more integrated and reliable public transportation system in the Bay Area.
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Is Coliseum the Bay Area’s worst transit connection?
With major regional transit transfer hubs as unpleasant and arduous a Coliseum, it’s no wonder so many people continue to choose to drive.
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City of Millbrae endorses Seamless Transit Principles
The City of Millbrae is the latest member of a growing coalition of Bay Area cities and organizations committed to implementing the Seamless Transit Principles.
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The Bay Area's Newest Transit (Missed) Connection
Despite schedule integration, the inconvenient new Larkspur SMART station is a cautionary tale for designing multi-modal transit hub projects - a huge missed opportunity for an excellent transit connection.
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The Bay Area Needs an Integrated, Express Bus Network
We support TransForm’s concept for an express bus network, as one critical part of a seamlessly connected, multi-modal transit system.
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Fares on BART extension to San Jose reflect agency fragmentation, not customer needs
The new fare structure for the BART Silicon Valley extension reflects a logic that makes sense as a strategy to balance transit agency budgets, but not a system that is in the best interest of customers.
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The Definitive List of Bay Area Transit Agencies
Just how many transit agencies does the Bay Area have? There should be a simple answer, but like everything in Bay Area transportation, it’s complicated.
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