The SCT (Sonoma County Transit) services agency in North Bay is continuing their free transit services for paratransit passengers in the Bay Area. The SCT agency approved thereby free rides for veterans and college students needing paratransit services countywide until further notice. The transit agency in North Bay approved therein free paratransit services strategy to help local veterans and college students. Including free local paratransit services for intercity service connections, and paratransit passengers have to show appropriate identification to become eligible.

The SamTrans (San Mateo County Transit District) agency in West Bay shared a new strategic plan to guide transit services, and implementation of transportation policies in the Bay Area. The SamTrans transit agency new guiding principles called "Moving San Mateo County" designed for local services improvement through 2035. Including thereby transit agency roles within a workplace environment, and shaping therein transit services operational priorities.

The AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District) services agency in East Bay is launching their academic partnership with thereby local community college district. The AC Transit agency is partnering with Chabot College to launch therein transit-college ZEBU (Zero Emission Bus University) apprenticeship program. The ZEBU workforce development program of AC Transit has been recognized by the State of California, and federal government agencies for their innovation and technical training leading into workforce careers.

The VTA (Valley Transportation Authority) services agency in South Bay has been selected as thereby 2024 Champion of the Challenge in the Bay Area! The VTA transit services agency is one of three selected agencies for therein Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge. The FTA (Federal Transit Administration) challenge named thereby three transit agencies nationwide for their efforts to protect our planet with climate change. The FTA recognized VTA and two other transit agencies of being 2024 Champion Of The Challenge.

The BATA (Bay Area Toll Authority) services agency in San Francisco Bay Area is inspecting thereby Bay Bridge for safety traveling across the bay. The BATA inspection team is reviewing main suspension cables for therein optimal safety performance, and the inspection team should finish by June 2025. The BATA services agency is working closely with Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) and therein safety inspection project is funded by toll bridge dollars.

The Golden Gate Ferry transit services agency in North Bay is offering free Holiday Decorating field trips for elementary schools in the Bay Area. The Golden Gate Ferry services agency operates under GGBHTD (Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District) and providing transit vessels to transport passengers in the Bay Area. The free ferry field trip provides thereby opportunity for elementary students to have fun with Holiday Decorations, and have fun onboard the ferry vessel for free in the Bay Area.

The SFMTA (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) transit services in West Bay is increasing their ridership in higher levels in the Bay Area. The SFMTA services agency has been working on transit improvement projects, and it's showing ways and means of increasing muni ridership. The systemwide transit services showing 74% ridership increase during weekdays in September since the pandemic, and 92% ridership increase during weekends of pre-pandemic levels.

The County Connection (Central Contra Costa Transit Authority) services agency in East Bay is changing thereby schedules effective Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the Bay Area. The County Connection transit agency operates through a JPA (Joint Powers Authority) state regulated policy alignment with therein transportation operational legislation. The transit agency provides routing services for central neighborhood communities within Contra Costa County, and including paratransit services for local ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) passengers.

The SCCRTC (Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission) services agency in South Bay is hosting two Open House sessions for local communities feedback. The SCCRTC agency is providing thereby two community sessions aligned with therein ZEPRT (Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail) local project. Including project updates with funding allocation and opportunities, development impacts, railway and trail stations, as well as therein bridge structure.

The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) transporting services agency in San Francisco Bay Area is having their Holiday Sweater Festival '24 on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Yes, the holiday season will be in place thereafter three weeks in the Bay Area, and local families with friends will have holiday parties at the office and/or homes. The BART holiday party will happen at thereby Holiday Sweater Festival '24 and encouraging passengers to attend, and wear their BART holiday sweaters.