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A wave of activity following Governor Brown's call for a special session of the Legislature focused on transportation funding made its way from Sacramento to the Bay Area and MTC's auditorium in...

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OAKLAND, CA — Avoid congested thoroughfares and high gas prices in the Bay Area by traveling via public transit. It’s easy with the newly updated Getting There on Transit, a free pocket guide covering...

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OAKLAND, CA — Bay Area commuters can circle next Thursday, June 19, on their calendars and start planning a free trip on transit. June 19 is the only day this year that the Bay Area Air Quality...

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OAKLAND, CA — The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and major Bay Area transit operators today rechristened the region’s all-in-one, reloadable transit fare card as Clipper, replacing the...

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OAKLAND, CA — The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) yesterday convened a regional summit of government leaders and other policymakers to discuss strategies for ensuring that newly developed...

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OAKLAND, CA — Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) staff today unveiled an Initial Vision Scenario for the Sustainable Communities Strategy...

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Sacramento lawmakers finally reached agreement on how to close an estimated $42 billion shortfall (through June 2010) in the state’s General Fund. The approved budget, which makes revisions to the...

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Over 100 enthusiastic guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of the San Francisco Bay Trail project at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The event honored State...

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OAKLAND, CA — When it comes to transportation, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) wants to know: What moves you? Has an organization or company in your community worked hard to promote...

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OAKLAND, CA — Has an organization in your community worked hard to “calm” busy streets or to promote alternatives to driving alone? Are you wowed by local efforts to improve and promote public transit...