Transportation

Lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridges

Group of California representatives say SB 532 would result in drivers possibly paying around $9.50 to cross just one bridge by 2025

Aug 7, 2023 10:54 AM Read more >

Samtrans extends free van rides on microtransit service thru October

The transit agency said in a statement Monday that its curb-to-curb Ride Plus service will continue the free rides for three more months.

Aug 2, 2023 1:33 PM Read more >

Surprise! Highway 84 in Woodside reopens four days ahead of schedule

One lane of traffic is now open after monthslong closure due to landslide in March

Jul 28, 2023 3:43 PM Read more >

Public invited to first ever viewing of Caltrain's electric trains on Saturday

With electric trains set to hit the tracks in the Fall of 2024, Caltrain is inviting the public to take a first look at what future riders can expect in the way of amenities during a tour of its San Jose Diridon Station, where it will showcase model electric trains on Saturday.

Jul 28, 2023 10:57 AM Read more >

Caltrans says Highway 84 will reopen with one-way traffic controls on July 31

The landslide-damaged stretch of Woodside Road is expected to be fully repaired by October

Jul 22, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

Bike lanes along El Camino? Caltrans proposal catches Palo Alto off balance

Palo Alto bike advocates seek more information as Caltrans advances plan to replace parking spaces with bike lanes

Jul 17, 2023 7:32 AM Read more >

Tech showcase to feature the latest in autonomous vehicles

Jul 17, 2023 7:21 AM Read more >

Grand jury puts bike safety in San Mateo County under a microscope

The new report states that cities have put increased effort into making it safer for bike riders, a marked difference from the 2002 report, which came to the conclusion that bike safety wasn’t important to most San Mateo County cities

Jul 14, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

Two people struck and killed on Caltrain tracks on the same day in separate incidents

Fatal train strikes occurred at crossings at East Meadow in Palo Alto and Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain View

Jul 7, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >

Caltrans: Bike safety installations along RWC El Camino Real on schedule for 2028

Another cause of concern is "bad driver behavior," such as excessive speeding and DUIs, which can contribute to the severity of crashes that are happening, said Jessica Manzi, Redwood City transportation manager and acting city engineer.

Jun 29, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >