4/8/2026: Only 6 weeks left to gather signatures for transit!
We only have 6 WEEKS LEFT of signature gathering to get the Connect Bay Area regional transit measure on the November ballot!
And last week we got a stark reminder of what's at stake: AC Transit approved a plan to cut service by nearly one-third of pre-2019 levels if the ballot measure doesn’t pass.
Thankfully, there is still time to take action to save Bay Area transit. Huge thank you to everyone already gathering signatures and if you haven't had the chance to start, we have some high-traffic events these next few weekends ACROSS THE BAY.
Or, if you’re looking for an event near you, check out this interactive map or browse events in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara Counties.
Rain or shine, shark or human, night or day -- we are collecting signatures all across the Bay!
Speak up for rider-friendly, local transit investments in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties
If the Connect Bay Area transit measure gets on the ballot and passes in this November election, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties are set to get large new investments in public transit, $264 million and $50 million per year, respectively.
This could mean a lot more VTA and SamTrans service, bringing service levels up to par with other parts of the Bay Area and funding transit priority upgrades that make buses faster and more reliable.
Please speak up at your upcoming city council meeting to ensure funding goes towards rider-friendly improvements, including: more service, funding transit priority projects to make buses faster and more reliable, and focus on improving transfers.
Transbay Coalition Spring All Member Meeting (online) | Wednesday, 4/29 at 7pm
Tune in to learn about what's going on with transit throughout the nine-counties of the Bay Area, what Transbay Coalition's network of volunteers are working on, and how you can get involved.
From the regional measure to benches at bus stops to bike lanes to social events (and much much more), Transbay Coalition's members are doing all sorts of things to make getting around the region on transit, bike, foot, and mobility devices easier for all.
Whether you’ve been involved with Transbay from the beginning, new to the group, or simply curious to learn more – this event is for you!
Hey Students! If you’re under 18 you can’t gather signatures, BUT you can still help save our transit. Join us Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM for at the Millbrae Caltrain station to learn about the campaign and help with postering. The event is led by local college and high school students and will head southward along the Caltrain corridor. Please bring your Clipper Card. Read here for more details.
New from our blog
The approved plan calls for minimizing complete elimination of entire lines and focusing cuts on span of service and frequency reductions.
Sweden has low transit capital costs among wealthy countries and a record of success in building excellent services that have led to high ridership. At the core of Sweden’s cost-effective project delivery are three key factors – centralized state capacity, multi-year funding framework, and business cases and ‘project sponsorship’. California should look to Sweden’s example as it considers strategies to reform project delivery.
SamTrans and VTA seek input on county funding for regional transit ballot measure
San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties will get new funding to improve local transit – over and above the funding needed to prevent severe cuts to Caltrain and BART – if the Connect Bay Area regional transit ballot measure passes at the November election. SamTrans and VTA are starting to discuss goals for the funding. The money can only go to support public transportation, but it can be used to repave roads that are used by buses.
Rider-friendly service on the Dumbarton Corridor
SamTrans is again considering a project to improve travel on the Dumbarton Corridor using the current rail right of way. The current project is considering paving over the train tracks to create a busway. However, their proposal does not yet consider the full opportunities to improve rider experience using the corridor, including the connection across the Bay to Union City BART, and the potential to run service after the early evening and over the weekend when there is no service.
Learning from the Clipper 2 Launch Problems
More than two months after the initial launch date in December, customer upgrades remained on hold due to ongoing issues. These delays are undermining the rollout of one of the region’s signature achievements to make Bay Area transit more rider-friendly, with the introduction of free and reduced priced transfers, which have the potential to increase transit ridership and save riders thousands of dollars per year.
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