The AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District) services agency in East Bay is removing face mask requirements on transit buses. The AC Transit agency board approved therein face masking legislative action earlier this month on Sunday, October 2, 2022. The transit agency will continue to provide hand sanitizers and face masks onboard the buses for passengers to use when necessary. The AC Transit agency is giving passengers an option to wear face mask and not required onboard transit buses.

The VTA (Valley Transportation Authority) services agency in South Bay is partnering with community agencies for transit services improvement project. The VTA transit agency is partnering with SJSU (San Jose State University), City of San Jose, and MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission). The partnership agencies are carrying on therein BayPass pilot project to help college students in the Bay Area. The VTA partnership with SJSU will provide students BayPass for free transit rides within the Bay Area.

The Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) agency is improving pedestrians and bicyclists with safety statewide projects. Including safety projects within District 4 covering San Francisco Bay Area regional pedestrians and/or bicyclists local projects. The Caltrans statewide improvement projects will improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in regional communities. The Caltrans agency will invest $1.05 billion to increase pedestrians and/or bicyclists safety with therein projects in the Bay Area and statewide.

The SolTrans (Solano County Transit) service agency in North Bay celebrates their first zero-emission transit bus during this week. The SolTrans agency was able to partner with STA (Solano Transportation Authority) and Momentum Dynamics during therein celebration event. The SolTrans first zero-emission bus includes a charging system installed by Momentum Dynamics. The new electronic charging system for SolTrans BYD (Build Your Dreams) zero-emission bus is at SolTrans Curtola Park and Ride location in Vallejo.

The SamTrans (San Mateo County Transit District) service agency in West Bay shared their 2022 Art Contest winners during an award ceremony. Needless to say, the awards ceremony feeds right into the Transit Month of September 2022, and celebrating transit services within the Bay Area by ALL transit companies - THANK YOU!

The WestCAT (Western Contra Costa Transit Authority) services agency in East Bay is offering an opportunity for proposals from consulting companies. The WestCAT agency provides transit services in Contra Costa County within western neighborhood communities, and performing services under WCCTA (Western Contra Costa Transit Authority). The transit agency RFP (Request For Proposals) process will give an chance for DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) companies. The WestCAT agency is looking for companies with a system-wide analysis and development of the Zero-Emission Rollout Plan.

The ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) train services agency in South Bay will continue transit services because of a negotiable labor agreement. The ACE train is happy to continue therein transit services for loyal and/or new passengers traveling in the Bay Area. The tentative labor agreement by freight carrier operators and employees union avoided therein suspension of transit services by ACE train. The labor agreement is aligned with RLA (Railway Labor Act) for negotiable elements in place during the procedural process.

The MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) services agency in San Francisco Bay Area is partnering with government agencies to help highway traffic. The MTC agency partners with CHP (California Highway Patrol) and Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) to ease traffic on local highways statewide. The partnership services provide emergency assistance for drivers on the highway, and thereby FSP (Freeway Service Patrol) is free of charge.

The SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) train agency in North Bay is offering new midday services effective Monday, October 3, 2022. The SMART train services will help commuting passengers make better connections with Golden Gate Ferry services. Including connections for passengers at other local transit agencies, and especially helping students with public schools reopening. The SMART new train services during midday is based on community feedback, and public surveys with outreach activities.

The SFMTA (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) transit services in West Bay is launching a safety initiative to protect passengers and employees. The MuniSafe project elements will help passengers report unsafe activities onboard muni transit buses and/or railway services. Needless to say, it's Transit Month of September 2022 in the Bay Area, and SFMTA will monitor therein reporting unsafe activities. The SFMTA transit agency will work closely with San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center, and will update options for reporting by ALL types of passengers.