The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) services agency in San Francisco Bay Area is welcoming back commuting passengers with more frequency services. The BART transporting data showing more passengers are returning to transit train services, and making ways to their regional destinations in the Bay Area. The BART services agency shared their Welcome Back Plan for commuting passengers with new changes and expectations with regional transit services. The welcoming back package includes schedule changes on both weekdays and weekends, as well as more frequent train services in the region.

The NVTA (Napa Valley Transportation Authority) services agency in North Bay is progressively advancing their Napa Valley Forward improvement project in the Bay Area. The NVTA agency is collaboratively working closely with MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) to make it happen, and having therein project elements in place accordingly to improve services in Napa Valley. The MTC agency will take thereby leadership with NVTA and Caltrans to become partnering agencies regarding therein Napa Valley Forward improvement project.

The SFMTA (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) services agency in West Bay is progressively moving forward with therein Central Subway project. The SFMTA construction crews have been working hard to hopefully get therein Central Subway across the finish line, and start transporting passengers with admin operations during October 2022. The Central Subway project has been going through many challenges and more time with contracting negotiations, and escalators, elevators, ticket machines, artwork, etc. have been installed.

The WestCAT services agency in East Bay is offering a promotional approach for free transit rides within the whole year in the Bay Area. The WestCAT transit agency is under WCCTA (Western Contra Costa Transit Authority) and providing services for many years in Contra Costa County western communities. The WestCAT agency is promoting free transit rides for a potential winning passenger when entered into thereby drawing, and the person has to sign-up for transit text alerts.

The SCCRTC (Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission) agency in South Bay releases their Draft 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) for public review. The SCCRTC agency will give sometime for the public to review thereby draft for regional transportation matters countywide, and part of the procedural process before implementing therein plan. The public is open to review therein Draft 2045 RTP transportation elements until Monday, January 31, 2022 for the public reviewing period.

The BATA (Bay Area Tolls Authority) services in San Francisco Bay Area is reminding drivers about bridge tolls increase effective Saturday, January 1, 2022. The BATA agency is collaboratively working with MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) to inform drivers about bridge tolls increase next year. The $1 bridge tolls increase for two-axle cars and trucks will be in place at seven state-owned bridges in San Francisco Bay Area region - from $6 to $7. Including three-axle and/or more vehicles aligned with SB595 (Senate Bill 595) and Regional Measure 3 approval by voters.

The SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) train services agency in North Bay completed their maintenance performance of railway cars. The SMART train agency overhauled brake maintenance on Diesel Multiple Units for inspection and certification, and staying in compliance with FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) regulations. Including inspection of close circuit systems and replacement of networking video recording system to work properly. As well as annual and mid-year maintenance safety inspections for Diesel Multiple Units, and oil change with updated interior destination signs.

The GGBHTD (Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District) services agency in West Bay is launching a new Bike Safety policy measure for improvement. The identified new Bike Safety policy measure will be effective Saturday, January 1, 2022 to ensure safety for pedestrians and bicyclists on therein Golden Gate Bridge. The GGBHTD agency has approved several safety policy measures to improve public safety at the Golden Gate Bridge, and protecting pedestrians and bicyclists because more people are walking on the iconic bridge.

The Alameda CTC (County Transportation Commission) services agency in East Bay is partnering for a project to reduce emissions in the Bay Area. The Alameda CTC is partnering with Hyundai Motor Company for therein NorCAL ZERO Project because Alameda County is a regional hub for trucks transporting goods. The local trucking distribution system in Alameda County has access to many local highways, and connection with National Highway Primary Freight Network.

The ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) train services agency in South Bay is modifying their schedules during the holiday season. The ACE transit agency will provide commuting services on Thursday, December 23, 2021 using ACE 03 and ACE 05 during morning hours, and ACE 04 and ACE 06 during afternoon hours for passengers. The transit agency will not operate train services on Friday, December 24, 2021 during Christmas Eve and requesting passengers service feedback.