"These sensors provide a much richer set of data for us to work with."

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My daughter needed a liver transplant to save her life. BART is key to her ongoing care

A mother reflects on her BART trips to Oakland and San Francisco for her daughter’s specialized care — and how station closures could impact her family.

Oaklanders are flocking to hybrids and buses. Are gas prices driving a shift?

AC Transit, BART are seeing year-over-year increases in ridership, while car dealerships say hybrid sales are booming. They say war-related gas scarcity is only one factor.

He says he pushed the button "accidentally."

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A free student bus pass is great — if you can get it

AC Transit rolled out free bus passes for Oakland public school students a decade ago. Yet widespread glitches have left many families paying out of pocket for months, or years.

Thank your bus driver while you still can.

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A giant screen with a yellow and black background and the Pittsburgh Steelers logo says "THE PICK IS IN," behind a lectern with a logo that says "NFL DRAFT 2024 DETROIT."

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway

The multiyear project, which could result in the highway’s demolition, has hit phase two, with a design firm competition. Proposals are due today, with an announcement expected in May.

## Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Taking the boat is a convenient, enjoyable and affordable alternative for East Bay commuters.

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## Immigrant truckers are enduring delays to get their driver’s licenses back  

A state judge has ordered California’s DMV to provide progress reports.

‘OPD rendered no aid’: Marvin Boomer’s loved ones slam police and CHP in legal filing

The city is facing a potential multi-million dollar lawsuit for the crash following a CHP pursuit that killed Boomer and injured Ta Ta Neshe Woodruff.

AC Transit reveals doomsday budget scenarios. Entire lines could be cut

If a new tax doesn’t pass in November, one plan would cut service to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Bus lines that serve fewer people, such as the 281, 19, 251, and 56, are on the chopping block.

"It's the first of its kind."

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These apps and websites find bus, train, and ferry tickets when you want more options than flying to your destination.

AC Transit plans healthcare cost cut — and unions push back

The agency relented as bus drivers, mechanics, and other transit workers showed up in force to oppose a change to their health plans they fear will drive up co-pays.

Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry.

A photo of people people scanning cards at a transit turnstile

OakDOT goes after tens of millions of dollars in road safety grants

The city transportation department will seek at least $75 million in state, federal, and county funds to make 73rd Ave., West Grand Ave., and Hegenberger Rd. safer.

## Newsom signs $590M mass transit bridge loan

The much-anticipated deal will keep transit agencies afloat until a tax measure reaches voters in November.

## Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland

Local environmental groups and the city will start planting in March air-scrubbing greenery near I-880.

## Expansion of Oakland’s East Bay Greenway to break ground later this year

Three more miles of protected cycle tracks will make biking from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt and Downtown safer.

BART releases doomsday scenario in case sales tax doesn’t pass

A proposal to raise $1 billion a year will likely be on the November ballot. But BART is planning for massive service cuts — including a total system shutdown — if the measure is voted down.

## Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12

The city says the new Sunday fees are designed to increase turnover.