Transportation
(SAN FRANCISCO) After a decade's planning, building and testing, Caltrain has become the first electrified commuter rail system in California providing a cleaner and faster train service starting September 21, 2024.
(Oakland) Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages members of the underserved communities to take advantage of a number of incentives that they have provided to own electric vehicles for reaching the goal of clean energy.
(SAN FRANCISCO) The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit officially began on November 11, Saturday, and continues until November 19. Local residents of the San Francisco Bay Area have experienced long delay by driving on the streets and freeways.
(SAN FRANCISCO) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 14 to 19. The U.S. Secret Service and San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) announced that increased local security measures and traffic detours would be in place starting days prior to the summit meeting.
(SAN FRANCISCO) Caltrain announced a promotional fare discount program starting September 1 to December 31 this year to help the riders to save money. The promotions include $1 youth rides and 50% off all parking fee at all stations.
(SAN FRANCISCO) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved permits on August 10 for two autonomous vehicle (AV) companies, Cruise and Waymo, to charge fares at any time for passenger service in San Francisco. The approval has made San Francisco the first city in California to provide full AV ride-hailing services.
(SAN FRANCISCO) Treasure Island is taking advantage of the autonomous vehicle (AV) technology to launch its first free driverless shuttle service with 7 stops on the island for the public.
(SAN FRANCISCO) First generation Chinese American Lydia So was confirmed by the Board of Supervisors on July 18 to serve on the 7-member San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors which has had no Asian representation for over one year, while the Asian ridership has reached at 40%.
- Jun 24, 2023Muni service changes starting June 10 for summer
(SAN FRANCISCO) The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has launched a summer Muni service starting on June 10 by adding services on several routes to meet the needs of increased summer tourism.
- A brave woman steps in to stop a 74-year-old Chinese male victim from being further attacked by a suspect
- BART has completed installing new fare gates at all 4 stations in San Francisco downtown
- Increased police presence in an Union Square & Moscone zone 365 days/year under the newly-created Hospitality Task Force by Mayor Lurie
- Both for and against “Recall Engardio” campaigns launched on February 1, 2025
- Record high of 1.9 million residents enroll in Covered California for 2025 health coverage, wildfire victims may sign up until March 8
- Experts advise not to put up spring couplets around your houses to be visible from outside during Lunar New Year
- Opinion: San Francisco MTA leadership change - a turning point for working families
- An AI firm founder/CEO and his Chinese American lawyer wife indicted for defrauding over $4 million investor funds
