Metropolitan Transportation Commission (San Francisco Bay Area)

MTC, Lyft Announce Plans to Grow and Improve Bay Wheels Regional Bikeshare System

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Lyft today announced a drop in both annual membership prices for the Bay Area's Bay Wheels regional bikeshare program and members' e-bike usage fees, as well as the addition of more than 2,000 next generation e-bikes to the Bay Wheels fleet and the rollout of 55 additional docking stations in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville. These measures are aimed at improving Bay Wheels' long-term sustainability by growing ridership and reducing operational costs.

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  • These measures are aimed at improving Bay Wheels' long-term sustainability by growing ridership and reducing operational costs.
  • These improvements to the Bay Wheels system are a big part of that commitment."
  • To enhance the growth of Bay Wheels' e-bike fleet, MTC and Lyft are piloting grid-connected charging stations using Lyft's next generation station technology.
  • Lyft operates the Bay Wheels program under a contract managed by MTC.

MTC, Partners Launch Massive Bay Area Travel Survey Effort

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) this fall is teaming with the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA), the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and other partners to conduct a major survey designed to learn more about how people travel throughout the Bay Area. Beginning today, some 750,000 households throughout the nine-county region will receive invitations to participate in what is known as the Bay Area Travel Study.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning today, some 750,000 households throughout the nine-county region will receive invitations to participate in what is known as the Bay Area Travel Study.
  • The Bay Area Travel Study is designed to help MTC and other transportation agencies plan for a more efficient and more effective regional transportation network.
  • MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
  • More information about the Bay Area Travel Study may be found on the MTC website at ( https://bayareatravelstudy.mtc.ca.gov ).

2023 Bike Champion of the Year Winners Announced

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days (BTWD) organizers have named the winners of the 2023 Bike Champion of the Year (BCOY) awards. Given to individuals for inspiring bicycling in their Bay Area communities, this award recognizes riders in the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties for their commitment to cycling as the primary mode of transport.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days (BTWD) organizers have named the winners of the 2023 Bike Champion of the Year (BCOY) awards.
  • Here are the 2023 Bike Champion of the Year award winners:
    Alameda County: Demorea "Truckie" Evans, part of Oakland's Roll Out Crew, believes that "It's going to take all of us to see the change that we desire to see."
  • Don't miss Bike to Wherever Days during the entire month of May, as well as Bike to Work Day on May 18!
  • Prizes for the Bike Champion of the Year winners were donated by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), MTC , Sports Basement , and Mike's Bikes .

MTC Invites Comments on Draft Public Participation Plan

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today released its Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area, inviting public review and comment on a fundamental document guiding the agency's public engagement for an array of projects and programs.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today released its Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area, inviting public review and comment on a fundamental document guiding the agency's public engagement for an array of projects and programs.
  • The draft plan also proposes more comprehensive public engagement techniques and a refinement of MTC's guiding principles for community involvement.
  • Following the public comment period, MTC staff will review the input received and update the draft plan accordingly before bringing it to the Commission for final adoption later this year.
  • To learn more about the Public Participation Plan, visit the MTC website .

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority to Simplify Search For Affordable Housing

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) is beginning a project to develop and implement the Doorway Housing Portal, an online portal that will enable residents to search for affordable housing anywhere in the nine-county Bay Area and complete an application in less than 10 minutes.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) is beginning a project to develop and implement the Doorway Housing Portal, an online portal that will enable residents to search for affordable housing anywhere in the nine-county Bay Area and complete an application in less than 10 minutes.
  • The portal also will simplify the lease-up process for developers and property managers, and provide important data about the demand for affordable housing, which will help create more housing resources.
  • "That's why I welcome this new effort by the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority and Google.org to help provide needed information about affordable housing options in our community."
  • As part of Google's $1 billion Bay Area housing commitment , Google.org is providing pro bono support to select local nonprofits.

Oro Loma Sanitary District Selects Jimmy T. Dang to Lead the District as New General Manager

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SAN LORENZO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oro Loma Sanitary District Board has officially selected Jimmy T. Dang, P.E., MPA, CHST, as the new General Manager for the District effective January 1, 2023.

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  • SAN LORENZO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oro Loma Sanitary District Board has officially selected Jimmy T. Dang, P.E., MPA, CHST, as the new General Manager for the District effective January 1, 2023.
  • They added that he has proven himself to be a valuable visionary and leader at Oro Loma since his arrival in 2011.
  • Mr. Dang served as the organization's Interim General Manager from July 1, 2022 following the departure of former General Manager Jason Warner.
  • Previous to that, from 2011 - 2022, he was Oro Loma's District Engineer, Technical Services Manager, and Senior Engineer.

MTC Invites Bay Area Residents to Shape Strategy for Expanding Public Involvement

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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What are the best ways to encourage Bay Area residents to participate in planning for the region's future?

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  • What are the best ways to encourage Bay Area residents to participate in planning for the region's future?
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has released an onlinesurveyto get input from the public, partner agencies and others as the Commission prepares its next Public Participation Plan (PPP).
  • Appendix A to the Public Participation Plan, which also will be updated, currently highlights planning and decision milestones, and public engagement opportunities, for Plan Bay Area 2050 the region's current long-range plan charting the course for the future of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
  • MTC is the regional transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Bay Area Pavement Quality Stuck in Doldrums Despite Smoother Ride in Some Communities

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overall pavement conditions on the Bay Area's nearly 44,000 lane-miles of local streets and roads landed once again in fair territory last year, with the typical stretch of roadway showing serious wear and likely to require rehabilitation soon. Data released today by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) put the region's 2021 pavement condition index (PCI) score at 67 out of a maximum possible 100 points, as computed on a three-year moving average basis. This marks the sixth consecutive year Bay Area streets and roads have registered an average score of 67 and underscores the continuing challenges faced by city and county public works departments.

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  • "The new pavement data is a bit of a mixed bag," commented MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza.
  • Cupertino once again tops the list of Bay Area pavement rankings for the 2019-21 period, with a three-year moving average PCI score of 84.
  • The lowest-ranked pavement in the Bay Area was found in Pacifica, which recorded a PCI score of 42 for 2019-21.
  • MTC is the regional transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Supply Chain Pressure, Delivery Delays Imperil Clipper®'s Plastic Card Inventory

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BART and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) encourage travelers to put a Clipper® card on their mobile phones because global supply chain issues have once again severely depleted the inventory of plastic cards. Clipper is available for mobile phones through either Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BART and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) encourage travelers to put a Clipper card on their mobile phones because global supply chain issues have once again severely depleted the inventory of plastic cards.
  • The $3 fee will be charged to customers who opt for a traditional plastic Clipper card.
  • Adding a Clipper card to Google Pay, and Apple iPhone 8 or later or Apple Watch Series 3 or later is easy.
  • Apple customers can add the card directly through Apple Wallet and load cash value with Apple Pay anytime, anywhere.

Transit is the Ticket for Big Fall Events With Clipper® on Your Phone

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Clipper will waive the standard $3 new-card fee for customers who choose Clipper on their phone.

Key Points: 
  • Clipper will waive the standard $3 new-card fee for customers who choose Clipper on their phone.
  • The $3 fee will be charged to customers who opt for a traditional plastic card.
  • Adding a Clipper card to Google Pay, to an Apple iPhone 8 or later, or to an Apple Watch Series 3 or later is easy.
  • Apple customers can add the card directly through Apple Wallet and load cash value with Apple Pay anytime, anywhere.