How illegal ‘e-moto’ riding became a dangerous Bay Area teen status symbol (by @rswansf.bsky.social) www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

How illegal ‘e-moto’ riding became a dangerous Bay Area teen status symbol—“These things are like Frankensteins,” said @warrenjwells.bsky.social policy and planning director for the Marin Bicycle Coalition. “They’re not… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Muni’s fare revenue has collapsed. A new report points to a familiar problem—Faced with an operating deficit that could rise from $307 million this fiscal year to $434 million by 2030, @sfmta.com … www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Their son was injured in a violent e-moto crash. Now they’ve been charged with child abuse-The case reflects a broader movement among law enforcement and politicians to crack down on… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

A flying taxi crossed the Golden Gate Bridge. Could it soon take you from S.F. to Wine Country?—In the Bay Area, real estate developers are already leaning into the technology, planning roof top helipads… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/f... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

What if gas hits $10 a gallon? Many Bay Area commuters say they’d keep driving anyway—According to the 2024 U.S. Census, 83% of workers in central Antioch (ZIP code 94509) said they commute by car or truck, despite… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Caltrain may ban bikes with child seats. Parents say it could upend their commutes—While the Peninsula commuter rail system has long accommodated cyclists, reserving two cars on each train for bike and scooter parking… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Will Caltrain really ban bikes with child seats? Some commuter parents are distressed: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Marin could get a Transbay-style transit hub in this city’s downtown—Construction of the facility will coincide with an effort to reimagine transit… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

CEO of California high-speed rail cleared to return to work after arrest—CEO Ian Choudri, 57, was arrested in Folsom (Sacramento County) last month on suspicion of domestic battery… www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Golden Gate Bridge officials are planning to move the San Rafael Transit Center up a block. But they're really moving continents. How marrying bus and train connections could transform mobility in the North Bay: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Highway 101 carpool hours sparked an uproar. Now they are changing—In the fall, California wound down a program that allowed carpool lane access for solo drivers of electric vehicles. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Off leash, on track: Rogue pup tours train tunnel to cause latest BART delay—What appeared to be a black Chihuahua had evidently separated from its owner at the West Oakland station and… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/b... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

The train operator attempted to explain the situation to frustrated passengers, noting that she had to be careful while following the four-legged intruder.

Here’s how many times Waymo robotaxis stalled during S.F.’s December blackout—Last month Waymo submitted a report to the California Public Utilities Commission that logged 1,593 “stoppage events” in San Francisco on Dec. 20… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/w... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Latest BART delay isn't an equipment meltdown -- it's a joy-riding dog: www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/b...

BART’s fare gates will make a new sound next week. Here’s why—“We wanted to make a clear, definitive, welcoming, ‘It’s OK to enter’ kind of sound,” said Ryan Greene-Roesel, BART’s acting director of access and accessibility. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

BART’s cost-cutting plan risks a ‘death spiral’ that could end all train service-“I’m not sure if people have fully woken up to all the impacts,” said former… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

This data shows just how bad BART’s doomsday scenario would be for riders–Many policymakers foresee disaster if Bay Area residents foist a mass transit… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Newsom approves $590 million loan for struggling transit agencies—Assemblymember Lori Wilson, who chairs the Assembly’s transportation committee, emphasized that public transportation is not a luxury but a necessity… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

BART found a fix for the problem that caused 34,000 delays in a year—At the same time, supporters of public transportation are pushing a sales tax for the November ballot to shore up BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Here are 10 to 15 stations that could close under BART doomsday scenarios—Officials at transportation agencies that link to BART worried about ripple effects, if the Bay Area loses parts of its rail backbone. A possible… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Scoop: Here are the 10-15 stations that would close under BART doomsday scenario: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

The latest plan for California high-speed rail: Connect it to Yosemite—The concept would require moving a station from the city’s population center to an area that many people would consider the boondocks. Instead of… www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

This California bill sparked fears of a mileage tax for drivers. Here’s what it actually does—Experts in transportation and land use see many reasons to explore such a policy. With… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Hello! I wanted to share a piece I wrote about holding the Super Bowl, a.k.a. the nation's biggest marketing and entertainment event, biggest expression of Americanism and biggest moment for seven-layer dip ... at a moment when America is so fraught. Gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/super-bowl-l...

S.F. supervisor renews push for $1.4 billion Central Subway extension to Fisherman’s Wharf—With a price tag north of $1.4 billion, the Central Subway would be a herculean project… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/c... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Has a gas station near you closed? This California law may be why—Throughout the state, gas station operators who waited until the last minute… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Imagine a Bay Area without BART. We got two test cases last year, when outages shut down the system down for hours. Many people got in their cars Bay Bridge backups increased by nine minutes, not counting miserable jams on the freeway approaches. Full report here:

Waymo scolded by judge after robotaxi company refuses to discuss details from power outage—Zoox and Tesla also declined to provide data on vehicles stopped during the outage. Although Waymo’s staff… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/w... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

I may be the last person to learn that Muni buses travel at under 8 mph. I found this rather staggering. Red lines could help. But are there other solutions? Should SF get rid of some bus stops? www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m...

California Highway 101 traffic is still a mess, despite upgrades. Could this new fix help–Caltrans recently widened those 6 miles by adding high-occupancy vehicle lanes for carpools during rush hour… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Bay Area bridge tolls will rise in January. Here’s how much more they will cost—At 88 years old, the Bay Bridge needs a lot of repair and regenerative surgery: coats of paint on her peeling towers, new fenders… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Exclusive: Here’s what the Muni parcel tax would cost S.F.’s homeowners—The philosophy, at heart, is to spare middle-class households and small businesses, while asking more… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/h... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Muni tax: Some Boomer homeowners get exemptions. But what about Gen Z renters?—More contentious, still, is the question of whether landlords will have the ability… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

The Bay Bridge is set to undergo a major transformation — and it could improve your commute—It wasn’t until the pandemic hit that state and regional officials removed… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

California threatens to ban Tesla sales for 30 days—At the heart of the case are four phrases or product descriptions from Tesla’s website that state officials characterize as ambiguous or that amount to false advertising… www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Muni may raise fees for parking as it stares down a deficit. But some violations will cost less—Some fees could go down, particularly for parking violations that have no impact on public safety. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Highway 101 carpool hours to change following commuter uproar—This fall, Caltrans completed a 30-year rebuild of that corridor, widening a notorious bottleneck… www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Giant spheres in S.F.’s Union Square aren’t holiday decorations. They’re crime stoppers—The fixtures have a clear purpose. Luxury shops have in the past been vulnerable to ram-raid burglaries, in which thieves… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/u... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Bay Area transportation is at a crossroads—At a moment when our whole transportation system could be dismantled and reimagined, here are the top ten stories to look out for. @airresources.bsky.social @mtcbata.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Waymo wants to be Big Tech’s nice guy. Will San Francisco buy it?—Over the next several months Waymo will keep tweaking safety features as it eyes new territory in San Diego, suburban Los Angeles, Sacramento and Wine Country… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/w... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Yes, Muni buses are slow. But they’re also more efficient than you might think—Staff at @sfmta.bsky.social seek to tell a story about efficiency, specifically about all the cuts and improvements that Muni is making before… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Daniel Naroditsky helped pioneer the fast-paced format of online chess. It came to torment him. I spoke to those who watched the young prodigy rise, and start to unravel, for the San Francisco Chronicle. Gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/d...

Bay Area protesters were ready. But the billionaires got to Trump first. Gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/t...

San Francisco got $2.3 million in state funding to build a bike lane. So where is it?—Peter Belden, political chair for the San Francisco chapter of @sierraclub.org wonders whether city staff have thought through the… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/b... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Can BART bring a Civic Center-style revival to another dilapidated S.F. station–(16th and Mission Street Station) Nearly everyone wants to see a change, and BART management is eager to hear their suggestions… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/b... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Landmark California law would put more housing near BART and Caltrain—Senate Bill 79, which the governor approved Friday morning, will change zoning standards around train stations, ferry terminals and bus rapid transit stops… www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Newsom signs law to authorize Bay Area transit sales tax–With COVID emergency bailouts set to dry up, and ridership largely plateauing after an incremental recovery since the pandemic, officials at agencies say… www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @rswansf.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

Will SB 79 fill areas around transit hubs with housing? Here's our map showing which parts of the Bay Area could be affected -- and which may be carved out or delayed. Gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...