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As of July 1, anyone looking to ride Petaluma’s fixed-route or paratransit buses will ride fare-free under a one-year pilot program — the first of its kind in the Bay Area. https://lnkd.in/dUm-8HJx #micromobilityequity #urbanmobility #communityaccess #cityplanning #transportequality

America's micromobility operators often lack city-mandated equity requirements, crucial for providing non-automotive mobility options to underserved communities. A University of Oregon study reveals only 62% of bike and scooter-share programs meet at least one equity mandate, highlighting gaps in access and outreach. https://lnkd.in/gKk_4mwF #micromobility #equityinmobility #urbantransport #cityplanning #communityaccess

With funding drying up and affordable homes stalled, Bay Area voters in November will decide on a $20 billion bond to jumpstart housing efforts. The bond, supported by local mayors and funded through property tax increases, aims to fund new projects and preserve affordability. https://lnkd.in/gwGkfUxr #bayareahousing #affordablehomes #housingbond #propertytax #vote2024

For years, community groups in Oakland have sought quicker permits for temporary safety changes to dangerous streets. This week, the City Council approved a scaled-down version, funding two demonstration projects in East and West Oakland with discretionary budget funds to test a broader program's feasibility. https://lnkd.in/g7mKP-Y3 #oaklandcommunity #streetsafety #demoprojects #citycouncil #publicsafety

Transit advocacy has a positive impact on communities, but a growing trend threatens transit's future: anti-transit organizations posing as pro-transit experts. Groups like the Cato Institute and the Reason Foundation claim to support transit reform but often aim to undermine public transportation by promoting privatization and reduced investment, ultimately harming transit advocacy and policy. https://lnkd.in/g-crjFaS #transitadvocacy #publictransportation #transitreform #transitpolicy #antitransit

Bay Area planners are overhauling a long-range transportation plan to reflect post-Covid changes in travel patterns, as transit ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels. The plan, Transit 2050+, will address a projected increase in jobs and households by 2050 and incorporate new strategies to boost transit usage. https://lnkd.in/g4mkZYHh #bayareatransportation #transit2050 #postcovidplanning #urbanmobility #futureoftransit

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is relying on over $6 billion in federal funds to complete the San Jose BART extension, but the Federal Transit Administration has raised concerns about cost and delays. The project's price has risen from $4.4 billion to $12.75 billion, and its completion date has been pushed from 2026 to 2037. https://lnkd.in/gGNaTG5R #BART #sanjose #publictransit #infrastructure #federalfunding

Riders of the East Bay’s largest bus operator, AC Transit, could see significant service changes under a years-long plan altering routes, frequencies, and schedules in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The plan, aimed at adjusting to long-lasting shifts in ridership habits since the pandemic, includes consolidating some routes, changing service frequencies, and creating new bus lines. https://lnkd.in/gcEi7RrT #publictransit #actransit #eastbay #servicechanges #postpandemictransit

We are seeking a full-time Housing and Parking Policy Manager to lead Transform’s sustainable communities work locally and regionally in the Bay Area. This role will advocate for high-impact policy solutions and lead innovative programs that encourage equitable, thriving communities with affordable housing and sustainable transportation options. For more details, please visit this link: https://lnkd.in/gmcRCxkZ

In cities like London, Seoul, and Delhi, rapid regional rail systems are cutting travel times and connecting suburbs to central business districts more efficiently. Despite their success abroad, the US has been slow to adopt these systems, focusing instead on highways and light rail. https://lnkd.in/gYVUNjjf #urbantransit #rapidrail #cityconnectivity #transitinnovation #globaltransit