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MTC this month added a new feature to the Bay Area’s 511 traveler information system by integrating two of the most popular 511 features — traffic conditions and real-time transit departure times —...

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The latest expansion of the toll-free 511 traveler information service allows Cantonese- and Mandarin-speaking drivers, carpoolers, and transit riders to access key services to help them on their...

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Update as of November 1, 2017: With the North Bay fires contained, 511 has discontinued posting of fire-related road closures and transit disruptions. MTC staff have compiled resources to help cities...

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MTC today announced the addition of a fully-interactive Spanish language voice recognition and response system to the Bay Area’s 511 phone system.

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The Women’s Transportation Seminar San Francisco Bay Area Chapter recognized three awardees with ties to MTC at its 2017 Annual Scholarship and Awards Event on June 7 in Oakland.

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Starting January 23rd, commuters who carpool to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station with the Scoop app will be guaranteed parking until 10 a.m.

Commuters now have a new option for securing a parking spot at BART’s Dublin/Pleasanton station. BART is collaborating with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Scoop Technologies to...

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‘AllNighter’ Outreach Campaign to Raise Awareness of New and Existing Late-Night and Early-Morning Public Transit Options for Bay Area Workers, Residents and Patrons

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Do you take more than one transit route during your commute? 511 Transit Tracker is a resource for anyone who uses multiple transit services—a reality for most people in the Bay Area. The web-based...

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OAKLAND, CA — The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) announced today that its 511 Rideshare program is partnering with Lyft to launch a new carpooling option for Bay Area commuters. This...