Right now, our region is deciding the future of transit funding, service plans, and infrastructure expansions. Take 2-minutes to speak up at this week’s SamTrans and BART board meetings in favor of a robust regional transit funding measure. Then, join us at a series of workshops (including one this Thursday) to review the Bay Area’s long-range Transit 2050+ Plan. Lastly, don’t forget to sign up for the Rider First Awards on October 18th. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreRight now, our region is deciding the future of transit service and infrastructure expansions. Join us at a series of workshops because these plans needs input from community members like you! Additionally, we have a whole bunch of fun upcoming fun events including a morning Caltrain Cafe Crawl to celebrate new electric trains, a transit board game night, and the Rider First Awards to cap off the Transit Month 2024 festivities.
Read MoreImportant decisions about a 2026 regional transit funding measure are being made RIGHT NOW and we need you to speak up, volunteer, and advocate for better transit in your community. Also, read on to learn about Transit Month events, activities in preparation for the November 2024 election, and more happening this September.
Read MoreWe wanted to let you know about two events in the coming week, and opportunities to volunteer: You can shape the direction of the Bay Area’s regional public transit plan – including investments in transit serving your area – at a virtual workshop on Monday, 9/16. And this evening, you can learn about affordable e-bike programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Plus you can help! There are three volunteer opportunities for Transit Month and the upcoming November General Election.
Read MoreIan Griffiths, one of Seamless Bay Area’s co-Executive Directors, co-founders, and first full-time team members, is changing his role after 5 years of hard work and amazing achievements. Ian has been a key player in all our major initiatives and successes since the very beginning. Read Ian’s blog post capturing his journey co-founding Seamless Bay Area, the accomplishments we’ve made in the last 7 years, and the progress still needed to transform Bay Area transit.
Read MoreAs our team gears up for new campaigns and a renewed push for better transit across the Bay Area, we must also pause to acknowledge a changing of the guard: Ian Griffiths, one of our co-Executive Directors, is changing his role after 5 years of hard work and amazing achievements. Ian is one of our co-founders, our first full-time team member, and has been a key player in all our major initiatives and successes since the very beginning. Ian will continue to participate in Seamless Bay Area as a Board Member and a volunteer.
Read MoreCommunity Grant applications are due this Friday! Take advantage of this funding opportunity to help cover the costs of hosting a Transit Month event this September with your creative ideas to celebrate public transportation. We are also taking a last call for volunteers to join us at the Santa Clara County Fair, this Thursday through Sunday. And read more about how the Clipper BayPass all-agency pass program is expanding and wildly popular with participants. Your support for seamless transit is having results!
Read MoreWe have an exciting funding opportunity to help your organization host a Transit Month event this September – get your applications in before the deadline next Friday! We also have two upcoming volunteer opportunities in San Jose and San Francisco this month. Plus read our blog posts to get the latest on transit funding and policy conversations happening in the Bay Area and at the state level.
Read MoreBay Area residents have an exciting opportunity to make seamless transit a focus of state transportation policy on Monday. Plus, join us for a June 27th San Francisco Happy Hour. Finally, we’ve got new blog posts on efforts to transform El Camino Real into a multi-modal corridor and the region’s renewed transportation plan for older adults and people with disabilities.
Read MoreLooking for ways to fulfill your transit enthusiasm this month? Read on to learn about these three June events to keep you in the loop about all things Bay Area (and California) transit.
Read MoreWe have two exciting events this week to support SB 1031 and in preparation for Transit Month 2024. Read on to learn more and sign up before it’s too late!
Read MoreToday, the Connect Bay Area Act (SB 1031) is being heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee. If passed, SB 1031 will authorize a 2026 regional ballot measure, pairing new funds to increase service with reforms to improve transit coordination and governance. This bill forges a new path for Bay Area transit - with a message of change that will be needed to win the support of voters at the ballot box.
Read MoreBig news out of the California State Legislature in regards to SB 1031, The Connect Bay Area Act. Additionally, last call to join our big Launch Party for this bill this Friday at 6pm in San Francisco with Senator Scott Wiener!
Read MoreThis week is a big week for Seamless Bay Area and the future of Bay Area transit! SB 1031, The Connect Bay Area Act, goes to its first hearings in Sacramento and we have our Launch Party for the bill on Friday, April 26th at 6pm in San Francisco with Senator Scott Wiener. Plus we’ve got other in-person East Bay events planned for early May we hope you will join us for.
Read MoreIn support of the Connect Bay Area Act, we are hosting a bill launch party on April 26th with Senator Scott Wiener and our friends from across the region. We also have TONS of events coming up and these are the perfect opportunity if you’ve been looking for ways to get involved in Bay Area transit advocacy!
Read More❗Late and breaking news❗Given the recent emergence of teleportation technology, multiple agencies and cities are working on teleportation projects to move people with no need roadway space or tracks. Seamless Bay Area has developed a “Teleportation Coordination” strategy.
Read MoreWe need your ideas and your energy this week to advance better transit across California, across the country, and in partnership with housing allies!
Read MoreThere are important public transit funding efforts underway in the Bay Area and at the national level that we’re tracking closely. Join us for upcoming events in March and check out our latest blog posts to learn more about what you can do to support funding that has the potential to supercharge public transportation across the region.
Read MoreExciting and breaking news! We recently commissioned a poll to better gauge voters and their desires for the upcoming 2026 regional transit funding measure. Read on to learn more about the poll results, an upcoming Transbay Coalition meeting to learn about volunteer opportunities, and our recent blog highlighting the progress being made right now on transit coordination.
Read MoreThis week’s newsletter can be summarized in three words: public transportation funding. Learn how advocates won $5 billion for transit in the California state budget last year at SPUR’s upcoming webinar. We also have the latest news on the region’s 2026 regional funding measure - the biggest potential investment in Bay Area public transportation in recent history.
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