Public transportation in San Francisco

New State Budget to Propel Pilot Programs for Bay Area Housing

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Mardi, juillet 13, 2021
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Newsom includes a $20 million appropriation for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to underwrite the work of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA).

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  • Newsom includes a $20 million appropriation for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to underwrite the work of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA).
  • BAHFA, which is jointly managed by MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), plans to use this money to seed five new pilot programs designed to ease the Bay Area's housing affordability and homelessness crises.
  • "BAHFA was established to transform how the Bay Area delivers on housing affordability and stability," explained Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza, who also serves as Chair of both MTC and BAHFA.
  • Established in 2019 by state Assembly Bill 1487, BAHFA is the first regional housing finance authority in California.

SamTrans: San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties Must Address Past-Due obligations

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Mardi, juin 22, 2021
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The time is past due for these bills to be addressed.

Key Points: 
  • The time is past due for these bills to be addressed.
  • SamTrans will seek to retain its successful leadership of the Caltrain JPB system while still collecting the outstanding debts owed to them by the City and County of San Francisco and the VTA.
  • The Caltrain JPBs governance review is in its early phases, and no cost implications to change have yet been conducted.
  • San Mateo County has been more than generous and patient with this exploration of how the governance works.

Ballard Announces Follow-On Order From New Flyer for Fuel Cell Modules to Power 20 Buses in California

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Mardi, juin 22, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has received a follow-on purchase order from New Flyer ( www.newflyer.com ), North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and Ballard partner, for 20 fuel cell modules to power 20 New Flyer Xcelsiormodel Fuel Cell Electric Buses, or FCEBs, planned for deployment with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, California.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has received a follow-on purchase order from New Flyer ( www.newflyer.com ), North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and Ballard partner, for 20 fuel cell modules to power 20 New Flyer Xcelsiormodel Fuel Cell Electric Buses, or FCEBs, planned for deployment with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, California.
  • Ballard plans to deliver all the modules to New Flyer this year and deployment of the New Flyer buses will bring the total number of Ballard-powered FCEBs operated by AC Transit to 31.
  • "The orders announced today from New Flyer for 20 fuel cell modules brings the number of New Flyer FCEBs that Ballard is powering in California to 45 and underpins the importance of our long-standing partnership with North America's leading bus manufacturer," said Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

Capitol Corridor Introduces Summer Fare Deals to Boost Ridership

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Vendredi, juin 18, 2021
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Oakland, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the States reopening on Tuesday, June 15, the Capitol Corridor is re-introducing a pair of popular fare promotions this summer to encourage train travel in Northern California.

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  • Oakland, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the States reopening on Tuesday, June 15, the Capitol Corridor is re-introducing a pair of popular fare promotions this summer to encourage train travel in Northern California.
  • More info: https://www.capitolcorridor.org/takefive-companion-fares/
    Seniors Ride Half Off on Midweek: Half-off fares for seniors ages 62 and over.
  • In addition to the new fare offers available this summer, the Capitol Corridor has a number of everyday discounts that passengers can take advantage of at any time.
  • Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting the most economically vibrant urban centers in Northern California from Auburn/Sacramento to Silicon Valley, and including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley.

San Francisco Bay Area’s AC Transit orders an additional 20 fuel cell-electric buses from NFI’s New Flyer

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Lundi, juin 14, 2021
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Based in Oakland, AC Transit is one of the largest bus-only systems in America, serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Areas East Bay, delivering over 52 million rides annually.

Key Points: 
  • Based in Oakland, AC Transit is one of the largest bus-only systems in America, serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Areas East Bay, delivering over 52 million rides annually.
  • Since 1980, NFI has delivered over 740 buses to AC Transit, and we are pleased to continue expanding zero-emission mobility in the greater San Francisco Bay Area through this follow-on order, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.
  • AC Transit is an innovative leader focused on delivering the best in urban mobility for its riders, and we look forward to supporting AC Transit on its continued journey to a fully zero-emission fleet.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in four countries.

Capitol Corridor Launches New Train Schedule with Increased Service on June 7

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Jeudi, juin 3, 2021
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Oakland, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taking a leap toward full, pre-pandemic service, the Capitol Corridor is introducing a new schedule on Monday, June 7,2021,that increases the number of trains on both weekdays and weekends.

Key Points: 
  • Oakland, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taking a leap toward full, pre-pandemic service, the Capitol Corridor is introducing a new schedule on Monday, June 7,2021,that increases the number of trains on both weekdays and weekends.
  • Highlights of thenewJune 7thschedule include:
    The last time the Capitol Corridor increased train service was in June of 2020 when it restored some frequency that had been cut in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The schedule was updated again in March of 2021 to improveontime performanceand better meet travel patterns; however, that schedule maintained the June 2020 frequency of service.
  • For complete Capitol Corridor schedule information, visitthe schedules page of our website: www.capitolcorridor.org/schedules/
    Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting the most economically vibrant urban centers in Northern California from Auburn/Sacramento to Silicon Valley, and including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley.

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050 Released; Public Invited to Comment Online or at Virtual Workshops

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Mercredi, mai 26, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today released the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today released the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050.
  • After three years of public discussion and technical work, Plan Bay Area 2050 is a long-range plan charting the course for the future of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
  • The Draft Plan Bay Area 2050 is being released today for a public comment period that will run through 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
  • MTC and ABAG have scheduled a plan release webinar, online workshops and virtual public hearings for comment on the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050 and associated supplemental reports, as well as on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Plan Bay Area 2050 (slated for release the week of May 31, 2021).

SFMTA Acquires 30 Hybrid-Electric ENC E-Z Rider II® 30’ Low-Floor Buses

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Mardi, mai 25, 2021
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We are thrilled to bring these new hybrid-electric buses to the streets of San Francisco, said Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA Director of Transit.

Key Points: 
  • We are thrilled to bring these new hybrid-electric buses to the streets of San Francisco, said Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA Director of Transit.
  • We look forward to working with the team on their new 30 E-Z Rider II hybrid-electric low-floor buses.
  • The new E-Z Rider II buses are part of SFMTAs ongoing effort to modernize its Muni fleet to benefit customers and reduce maintenance costs.
  • The heavy-duty E-Z Rider II 30 low-floor buses will be specifically designed to accommodate the unique operating routes which have up to a 21% grade.

Cubic and MTC Bring Digital Fare Payments to Android Users

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Mercredi, mai 19, 2021
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b'Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) launched mobile fare payments on NFC-enabled Android phones.

Key Points: 
  • b'Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) launched mobile fare payments on NFC-enabled Android phones.
  • Riders can also download the Clipper app where they can convert a physical card to mobile and save it into Google Pay.
  • The Clipper app also allows riders to add cash value and purchase transit passes.
  • For more information about Cubic, please visit www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005758/en/\n'

Clipper® launches on Google Pay, Debuts New Mobile App for Android™ Phones

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Mercredi, mai 19, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today launched the Clipper regional transit-fare payment card on Google Pay, and also released a mobile app for easier management of Clipper cards on Android phones.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today launched the Clipper regional transit-fare payment card on Google Pay, and also released a mobile app for easier management of Clipper cards on Android phones.
  • "\n"We want to make everyday things fast and easy with Google Pay," said Alan Stapelberg, Product Manager, Google Pay.
  • "\nTo transfer a plastic card to or create a new card in Google Pay, customers will need to have an Android phone running Android 5 or later.\nIn addition to transferring plastic Clipper cards to Google Pay, the new Clipper mobile app allows riders to easily manage their Clipper cards and their Clipper account, and to plan transit trips around the Bay Area.
  • MTC operates the Clipper system on behalf of the region\'s transit agencies.\nGoogle, Android and Google Pay are trademarks of Google LLC.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clipper-launches-on-google-pay-d...\n'