Press Releases

MTC Press Releases: 1998 – 2003

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December 12, 2003 -- Report Puts Transportation Facts at Your Fingertips

November 8, 2003 -- New Carquinez Bridge Opens

November 6, 2003 -- New Carquinez Bridge Opening Celebration

November 5, 2003 -- Verizon Activates 511: All Major Carriers Now Provide Access to Free Bay Area Travel Information

October 29, 2003 -- New Poll Identifies Bay Area Transportation Priorities

October 22, 2003 -- Wanted: Disabled Advisors From Solano and Contra Costa Counties

October 13, 2003 -- Conference to Tackle Access Issues for Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Disabled Persons

October 10, 2003 -- SB 916 Enacted: March 2004 Primary Ballot to Give Voters Chance to Expand Commute Options

October 8, 2003 -- Bay Area Joins International Walk-to-School Day Celebration

September 30, 2003 -- MTC, 511 System Win National Honors

September 30, 2003 -- APTA Names Dahms to Transit Hall of Fame

September 12, 2003 -- Mobility Milestone: 511 Phone Service Logs Millionth Call

September 8, 2003 -- Call for Stride & Ride Award Nominations

June 29, 2003 -- Bayfront Expressway Widening Completed

June 25, 2003 -- MTC Allocation Turns Diesel Buses into Vehicle for Air Quality

June 13, 2003 -- Media Advisory: Transportation Summit Slated for Bay Area

May 21, 2003 -- Public Invited to Comment on MTC Public Involvement Procedures

May 12, 2003 -- Bay Area to Celebrate Bike-to-Work Day May 15

May 1, 2003 -- Media Advisory: Transportation Summit Slated for Bay Area

April 8, 2003 -- Freeway Service Patrol Logs 1 Million Assists

April 2, 2003 -- Metropolitan Transportation Commission Provides Internship Opportunities to High School Students

March 6, 2003 -- Time Extended For Advisory Committee Applications

February 27, 2003 -- Marin County Supervisor Kinsey to Head Regional Transportation Agency

February 6, 2003 -- MTC Updates Master Plan
For Bay Area's Network of Carpool Lanes

February 4, 2003 -- New Hookup Links 511 Service With Hearing-, Speech-Impaired Travelers

January 29, 2003 -- Wanted! Bay Area Residents for MTC Advisory Committees

January 8, 2003 -- MTC Awards $500,000 in New Grants to Promote Livable Communities

January 7, 2003 -- Web-Based Transit Trip-Planner Serves Up Two-Millionth Itinerary

January 3, 2003 -- Public Invited to Weigh in on Funding for Transportation Improvements

December 31, 2002 -- MTC Approves Over $4 Million in Funding to Expand Low-Income Residents' Transportation Options

December 23, 2002 -- Bay Area's New 511 Telephone Service a Hit with Travelers

December 16, 2002 -- Successful Highway 17 Safety Program Wins Three-Year Extension

December 16, 2002 -- Media Advisory: This Morning's "Safe on 17" Press Conference Cancelled

December 12, 2002 -- Media Advisory: Successful Highway 17 Safety Program Wins Three-Year Extension

December 12, 2002 -- Bay Area Toll Authority Honored With Western Region "Deal of the Year" Award by Leading Financial Publication

December 6, 2002 -- Tauscher Teams with MTC to Unveil New Phone, Web Services

December 4, 2002 -- Bay Area Transportation Leaders Launch One-Stop Source for Traveler Information

November 4, 2002 -- Solano County Residents and Transit Riders are Invited to Comment on Transit Needs

October 30, 2002 -- San Leandro Mayor Young Named to Metropolitan Transportation Commission

October 29, 2002 -- San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Widening Completed

October 28, 2002 -- Media Advisory: San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Widening Is Completed!

October 24, 2002 -- Transportation Commission Honors Excellence in Motion at 25th Awards Ceremony

October 21, 2002 -- Media Advisory: Innovation, Safety, Productivity to be Lauded at 25th MTC Transportation Awards

October 18, 2002 -- Mobility Matters - MTC Examines Older Adult Travel Needs

October 11, 2002 -- Bay Area Transit Operators Extend TransLink® Pilot Program

October 4, 2002 -- Correction to October 3rd MTC Media Advisory

October 3, 2002 -- Media Advisory: Public Hearings on the Proposed Amendment to the 2001 Regional Transportation Plan

August 22, 2002 -- Tow Truck Rodeo Marks the Freeway Service Patrol's 10 Years in the Bay Area

July 23, 2002 -- City CarShare Partners with BART and MTC

July 11, 2002 -- Freeway Service Patrol Adds Miles, Hours and Trucks To Its Coverage

July 10, 2002 -- Web-Based Transit Trip-Planner Serves Up One Millionth Itinerary

July 9, 2002 -- Deadline Approaching for Transportation Agency Awards Program

July 4, 2002 -- Public to Weigh in on New Recommendations for Improving Transbay Travel

June 27, 2002 -- Dozen Bay Area projects selected for special capital grants

June 21, 2002 -- Transportation Agency Seeks Award Winners to Salute

June 11, 2002 -- Rescheduled Hearing Gives Public More Time to Weigh in on Funding for Transportation Improvements

June 10, 2002 -- Muni Metro Expansion Delivers Big Boost for TransLink® Pilot Program

May 29, 2002 -- Transit Commuting Figures for Bay Area Rise; Suburban Increases Outpace Growth in Urban Core

May 28, 2002 -- Hearing Lets Public Weigh in on Funding for Transportation Improvements

May 10, 2002 -- Call box network set to downsize, go digital, improve access

April 23, 2002 -- Metropolitan Transportation Commission Extends Internship Opportunities to High School Students

April 18, 2002 -- Public Input Sought on Bay Crossings Alternatives

April 15, 2002 -- Web-Based Trip-Planning Service Expands to Include Eight More Transit Operators

March 26, 2002 -- MTC to Provide up to $6 Million to Expand Low-Income Residents' Transportation Options

March 20, 2002 -- MTC Expands TransLink® Pilot Program, Makes Cards Available to Thousands More Volunteers

March 18, 2002 -- Bay Area Projects Get Green Light From Washington

March 15, 2002 -- Air Quality Conformity Clears Way for New Transportation Plan

March 6, 2002 -- MTC Awards $565,000 in New Grants to Promote Livable Communities

January 30, 2002 -- TransLink® Universal Fare System Ready for Public Debut - MTC Puts Smart Cards Into 4,300 Volunteers' Hands

January 18, 2002 -- Bay Area Toll Authority Locks in Low Interest Rate on $300 Million in Bonds for Bridge Work

December 31, 2001 -- New Commuter Check® Rules Mean Big Savings for Commuters in 2002

December 19, 2001 -- 817-1717 to Provide Information on Short- and Long-Term Parking for Bay Area Airports

November 30, 2001 -- Federal Transit Administration Chief Announces Public Test of TransLink® Smart Card

November 28, 2001 -- Head of Federal Transit Administration to Announce Public Test of TransLink® Smart Card

November 26, 2001 -- Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Dutra to Be Honored by MTC

November 15, 2001 -- 817-1717 to Provide Information on Short- and Long-Term Parking for Bay Area Airports

November 12, 2001 -- MTC to Hold Public Hearing on FasTrakT Toll Discount November 14

October 23, 2001 -- Strike Planning Continues

October 22, 2001 -- Commuters Urged to Plan Ahead in Event of BART Strike

October 8, 2001 -- Regional Pedestrian Safety Summit Scheduled

September 19, 2001 -- Bay Area's Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

September 19, 2001 -- Transportation Workshop Rescheduled Following Terrorist Attacks

September 17, 2001 -- Santa Clara County's Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

September 17, 2001 -- Alameda County's Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

September 17, 2001 -- Multilingual Brochures Explain Highway Help Programs

September 12, 2001 -- Media Advisory: News Conference for Tomorrow Cancelled

September 11, 2001 -- Media Advisory: Metropolitan Transportation Commission Postpones Tonight's Workshop

September 10, 2001 -- San Francisco's Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

September 10, 2001 -- Solano and Napa Counties' Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

September 10, 2001 -- Media Advisory: Inauguration of Golden Gate Transit Bus Route 40

September 7, 2001 -- Santa Clara County Supervisor to Present Testimony on Transportation at U.S. Senate Committee Hearing

September 5, 2001 -- Marin and Sonoma County Residents' Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

September 4, 2001 -- San Mateo County Residents' Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

August 31, 2001 -- Commuters Urged to Plan Ahead in Event of BART Strike

August 30, 2001 -- Contra Costa County's Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

August 14, 2001 -- Public's Chance to Comment on Proposed 25-Year Transportation Plan

August 9, 2001 -- Media Advisory: Draft 2001 Regional Transportation Plan

August 2, 2001 -- Transit Trip Planning Now Available Online

July 25, 2001 -- MTC Awards $18 Million for 'Smart Growth' Projects

July 23, 2001 -- Media Advisory: Two HIP Press Conferences

July 18, 2001 -- Freeway Service Patrol Adds More Miles, More Hours to its Coverage

June 27, 2001 -- Napa Valley Public Transit Services Consolidated

May 24, 2001 -- Bay Area Toll Authority Sells $400 Million in Bonds for Bridge Work

May 22, 2001 -- News Advisory: Bay Area Transportation Poll and Survey Results

May 16, 2001 -- Public Opinions on Transportation Presented at MTC Meetings

May 16, 2001 -- MTC Begins Audiocasting Meetings on Web Site

May 16, 2001 -- Public Workshop on the Future of Transportation in San Francisco and the Bay Area

May 2, 2001 -- Public Workshop on the Future of Transportation in West Contra Costa County and the Bay Area

April 30, 2001 -- MTC Holds Regional Bike Plan Workshop in San Francisco

April 30, 2001 -- Media Advisory: MTC to Hold Press Briefing on 2001 Regional Transportation Plan

April 30, 2001 -- Public Workshop on the Future of Transportation in Solano County and the Bay Area

April 26, 2001 -- Community Workshops on Future of Transportation in San Jose and Bay Area

April 18, 2001 -- Public Workshop on Future of Transportation in Sonoma County and Bay Area

April 16, 2001 -- Workshops on Future of Transportation in Alameda County and Bay Area

April 13, 2001 -- Web Survey Seeks Public Input on Bay Area Transportation Plan

April 13, 2001 -- Elderly and Disabled Focus on Bay Area Transportation

April 10, 2001 -- MTC Seeks Elderly Advisor From Alameda County

April 6, 2001 -- Bay Area Census Web Site Announced

April 3, 2001 -- Public Workshop on Future of Transportation in Solano County and Bay Area

April 3, 2001 -- Public Workshop on Future of Transportation in Alameda County and Bay Area

March 27, 2001 -- Public Input Sought on San Francisco Bay Crossings Study

March 12, 2001 -- Forum Highlights Welfare-to-Work Transportation Projects

February 28, 2001 -- MTC Holds Open House for Regional Bike Plan

February 28, 2001 -- Regional Transportation Agency Names New Chair and Vice Chair, and Welcomes New Board Members

February 21, 2001 -- MTC Holds Public Workshop for 25-Year Regional Transportation Plan

February 9, 2001 -- MTC Awards $240,000 for "Livable Community" Plans, Solicits Projects for New Housing Incentive Program

February 9, 2001 -- Santa Clara "Transit Village" Plan Wins MTC Grant

February 7, 2001 -- MTC Leaders Announce Plans for New Regional Agreement on Rail and Express Bus Expansion

February 6, 2001 -- Bay Area Residents Invited to Comment on Proposed Adjustments to Listing of Transit Projects

January 10, 2001 -- 817-1717 Offers Traveler Info for Bay Area Special Events

January 9, 2001 -- New Management Team Takes Helm at Bay Area's Metropolitan Transportation Commission

January 8, 2001 -- Transportation Agency Wants to Hear From Public

January 3, 2001 -- Regional Express Bus Program to be Launched

December 27, 2000 -- Freeway Service Patrol Extends Service Hours on Sunol Grade

December 26, 2000 -- Special Transit Services on New Year's Eve

December 21, 2000 -- Call 817-1717 for Airport Parking Information

December 20, 2000 -- MTC Awards $5 Million to Help Low Income Residents Access Jobs

December 18, 2000 -- Roadside Call Box Calls Now Handled by Private Center

December 14, 2000 -- Richmond Parkway Call Box Service Begins

December 12, 2000 -- Richmond Parkway Call Box Unveiling and Demonstration (Press Advisory)

December 4, 2000 -- MTC Launches Housing Incentive Program

December 4, 2000 -- Metropolitan Transportation Commission Seeks Citizen Representatives From Sonoma County

December 4, 2000 -- Transportation Advisory Group Seeks Minority Representatives From Santa Clara County

November 17, 2000 -- Call 817-1717 Before Flying Thanksgiving Week

October 30, 2000 -- Solano County Residents Asked to Comment on Transit Needs

October 26, 2000 -- Motorist-Aid Call Boxes Replaced in Caldecott Tunnel

October 25, 2000 -- Napa County Residents Asked to Comment on Transit Needs

October 25, 2000 -- MTC Appoints New Executive Director

October 24, 2000 -- MTC Honors "Shining Stars" at 24th Annual Awards Ceremony

October 18, 2000 -- MTC to Select New Executive Director

October 17, 2000 -- Sonoma County Residents Asked to Comment on Transit Needs

September 27, 2000 -- Regional Agency Head Announces Retirement

September 12, 2000 -- MTC Art Gallery presents: Driving the Dream

September 8, 2000 -- Press Advisory - Regional Express Bus Training Workshop

August 28, 2000 -- MTC Awards $38 Million TravInfo® Contract

July 28, 2000 -- MTC to Provide $5 Million to Help Low-Income Residents Access Jobs

July 12, 2000 -- Public Meeting on Future of Bay Area Airports

July 12, 2000 -- MTC Awards $235,000 for "Livable Community" Plans

June 22, 2000 -- Transit Agency Seeks Shining Stars for Awards Program

June 21, 2000 -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater to Present Grant to Berkeley Facility Serving the Local, National and International Disability Community

May 25, 2000 -- Public Meeting on Future of Bay Area Airports

April 25, 2000 -- MTC To Award $403 Million in Federal Funding

April 20, 2000 -- Metropolitan Transportation Commission Extends Internship Opportunities to High School Students

April 6, 2000 -- MTC Chair Comments On Governor's Traffic Congestion Relief Plan

April 5, 2000 -- MTC Announces Internship Opportunities for High School Students

April 4, 2000 -- Bay Area Faces $5.6 Billion Shortfall for Local Streets and Roads

March 28, 2000 -- Special Meeting to Approve Project List for the Bay Area Transportation Blueprint for the 21st Century

March 22, 2000 -- Conference: "Mobility Matters" -- Improving Transportation for Older Adults

March 22, 2000 -- MTC Responds to Governor's 90-Day Plan

March 10, 2000 -- Regional Transportation Agency Seeks College Interns

March 2, 2000 -- Groundbreaking Scheduled for New Carquinez Bridge

February 15, 2000 -- Public Meetings to be Held on Route 24/Caldecott Tunnel Study

February 3, 2000 -- Bay Area Travel Survey Recruits Participants

January 31, 2000 -- Roadside Call Boxes Made More Accessible for Motorists with Speech or Hearing Impairments

January 12, 2000 -- MTC Awards $94,000 for "Livable Community" Plans

December 14, 1999 -- Transit Agencies Gear Up for New Year's Eve Service

December 9, 1999 -- Date of Transportation Workshop Changed

December 2, 1999 -- Construction Kickoff Scheduled for San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Widening

December 2, 1999 -- Media Advisory: Bay Area Policy Makers Hold Summit on Welfare to Work Transportation

November 29, 1999 -- MTC Seeks Disabled Advisor From Contra Costa County

November 29, 1999 -- MTC Seeks Disabled Advisor From Marin County

November 29, 1999 -- MTC Seeks Elderly Advisor From Santa Clara County

November 22, 1999 -- Two New Transportation Guides Published

November 1, 1999 -- Solano County Citizens Invited to Comment on Transit Needs

October 29, 1999 -- Nine Public Workshops to be Held on Plan for 21st Century Transportation Improvements

September 28, 1999 -- Sonoma County Citizens Invited to Comment on Transit Needs

September 23, 1999 -- Senator John Burton and North Bay Firm--Fair, Isaac--Earn Recogition at Transportation Awards Ceremony

September 22, 1999 -- Transportation Heroes Earn Recognition at MTC's Transportation Awards Ceremony

August 26, 1999 -- Tax Savings for Commuters Boost Transit Pass Sales

July 14, 1999 -- MTC Awards $280,000 for "Livable Community" Plans

July 6, 1999 -- New Benicia-Martinez Bridge Groundbreaking Scheduled

June 7, 1999 -- Freeway Service Patrol Adds 65+ Miles To Its Bay Area Coverage

June 7, 1999 -- Public Meeting Announcement on the Bay Area Transportation Blueprint for the 21st Century

May 26, 1999 -- Single Bay Area Transit Ticket Wins Go-Ahead From MTC

May 25, 1999 -- Bay Area Roads and Transit to Get Facelift (and Communities to Get a Little "TLC")
Project Listings - TIP Amendment 99-10

May 18, 1999 -- Upcoming Vote on Bay Area Single Transit Ticket System

May 12, 1999 -- News Advisory: Press Briefing on TransLink® Fare Car

May 11, 1999 -- Transportation Agency Seeks Award Winners to Salute

April 27, 1999 -- "Another Time and Place," exhibit of paintings by East Bay artist Michael Fram, opens at the MetroCenter Cafe

Mar. 1, 1999 -- New Guidebook Demystifies Transportation Funding

Feb. 26, 1999 -- Santa Clara County Supervisor Beall to Head Regional Transportation Agency

Feb. 9, 1999 -- Regional Transportation Commissioners Named

Feb. 2, 1999 -- Station Car and Car-Sharing Workshop

Jan. 27, 1999 -- Cypress Freeway Gets New Motorist -Aid Call Boxes

Jan. 20, 1999 -- Bay Region a Finalist for Funds to Promote "Smart Growth"

Jan. 13, 1999 -- MTC Awards $220,000 for Community-Oriented Transportation Plans

Dec. 23, 1998 -- Bay Area Ready for North Pole Visitor

Dec. 16, 1998 -- Caldecott Tunnel to Get New Motorist-Aid Call Boxes and Safety Signs

Dec. 15, 1998 -- Major New Effort to Improve Bay Area Transportation

Nov. 23, 1998 -- MTC's Long-Time Deputy Director Retires

Oct. 28, 1998 -- MTC Approves 20-Year Regional Transportation Plan

Oct. 15, 1998 -- "Transportation for Livable Communities" Program

Sept. 23, 1998 -- Napa County Citizens Invited to Comment on Transit Needs

Sept. 28, 1998 -- Regional Forum on Aircraft Overflight Noise Scheduled

Sept. 10, 1998 -- New 925 Area Code Requires Adding "510" to Reach Traveler Information

Sept. 9, 1998 -- MTC to Hold Four Public Hearings on Regional Transportation Plan

Sept. 4, 1998 -- MTC to Hold Press Briefing on Draft 1998 Regional Transportation Plan

July 10, 1998 -- New Federal Law Gives Tax Break to Transit Commuters

June 23, 1998 -- Freeway Service Patrol Beefs Up South and East Bay Coverage

June 19, 1998 -- Transportation Advisory Group Selects New Officers

June 12, 1998 -- MTC Launches Comprehensive Transportation Study of 1-680 Corridor Over Sunol Grade

June 8, 1998 -- Deadline Near for MTC's Bay Bridge Design Process

June 5, 1998 -- A New, Easier Access to Traveler Information: #817

June 5, 1998 -- $779 Million in State Transportation Funds Approved for Bay Area

June 4, 1998 -- Motorist-Aid Tow Trucks Get Help From Peninsula Senator in State Budget

May 26, 1998 -- Bay Area Transit Agencies Issue New Discount Fare Card

May 15, 1998 -- Traveler Information via 817-1717 Now Available to Peninsula Residents in the 650 Area Code

April 14, 1998 -- Transportation Advisory Group Seeks Minority Representatives from San Francisco

April 14, 1998 -- Transportation Advisory Group Seeks Minority Representatives from Santa Clara County

April 14, 1998 -- Transportation Advisory Group Seeks Minority Representatives from Alameda County

April 14, 1998 -- Transportation Advisory Group Seeks Minority Representatives from Sonoma and Napa Counties

March 27, 1998 -- MTC to Hold Three Workshops on Regional Transportation Plan

March 10, 1998 -- MTC Narrows Choices for New Bay Bridge Span

Feb. 18, 1998 -- South Bay Gets Increased Freeway Service Patrol Coverage

Jan. 30, 1998 -- Peninsula Residents in the 650 Area Code...

Jan. 29, 1998 -- Clausen Selected to Head New MTC Section

Jan. 27, 1998 -- Traveler Information Telephone Number Logs in One Million Calls