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SFGate

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Bay Area voters just saved themselves from a transit nightmare

Voters approve new taxes to help fund BART, Muni and other agencies.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 3d
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USA TODAY

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San Francisco's Upper Great Highway: Results of Proposition G

San Francisco residents have voted to keep the city closed to private vehicles for the second time in two years, opting to maintain its newest Coastal park, the Sunset Dunes. The San Francisco Chronicle called the measure. As of 11 p.m., residents have voted no on Prop G, with 109,160 (62.8%) voting in opposition and 64,656 (37.2%) voting yes. What is Prop G? At the center of Prop G is a simple question: whether voters want to reconsider the city's decision to renovate a two-mile stretch of the Upper Great Highway into the coastal park, Sunset Dunes. During the pandemic, the city temporarily closed the Upper Great Highway to weekend commuters, giving residents an outdoor area for social distancing and recreation. In 2024, voters considered Proposition K, which asked whether to permanently close the Upper Great Highway to motor vehicles seven days a week and use it as a public open recreation space. Ultimately, Prop K passed, earning 206,042 votes in support, or about 54% of the vote. The city of San Francisco then spent about $820,000 in public funds to create Sunset Dunes Park, removing old traffic signals and renovating the area for public use. As of June 2026,

San Francisco, CA · 3d

thenerdstash.com

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Outrage After California Governor Gavin Newsom Secures Major Approval for Water Project: ‘Because Your Train Was Such a Success’

California Governor Gavin Newsom is celebrating a major development in the state’s efforts to expand its water infrastructure, announcing that the Sites Reservoir project has received final approval. The proposed reservoir, located in Glenn and Colusa counties, would become California’s largest new reservoir in 50 years and is intended to help the state prepare for increasingly severe drought conditions.

California · 1d
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SFGate

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Napa Co.: Fuel Spill, Crash Block Lane Of Southbound State Route 29

A traffic collision and fuel spill blocked the right lane of southbound state Route 29 near state Route 221 in Napa County on Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. As of 7:52 a.m., the CHP reported a severe traffic alert for Route 29, south of the north junction...

Napa County, CA · 1d
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Highway 101 Through SF Is Closed Again This Weekend — for the Last Time

We’re going to duck when we tell you this: Highway 101 through San Francisco will be closed again this weekend, for the fourth time in less than two months. But Caltrans said this weekend really does represent the last 101 closure — for this particular repaving project at least.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

CBS San Francisco

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For final time, Highway 101 in San Francisco closed for weekend roadwork. Here's what to know.

The last in a series of closures of Highway 101 at Hospital Curve in San Francisco for repaving will take place this weekend, Caltrans said.

San Francisco, CA · 18h

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YES! Muni wins money to keep service intact

Voters in San Francisco and the Bay Area have approved two ballot measures that give Muni the additional revenue it needs to keep service levels, including the cable cars and historic streetcars, at current levels or higher. At Mayor Daniel Lurie’s victory party on election night, November 3, which we...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Bay Area transit agencies celebrate RTM’s passage with toasts, cheers, sighs of relief

At The Cordial in San Francisco election night, dozens of people who had campaigned for the Regional Transit Measure celebrated when it became apparent their hard work had paid off. “RTM, RTM, RTM,” the crowd chanted. As the initial results came in, some in the crowd shrieked and embraced,...

San Francisco, CA · 12h

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Long Delayed Castro Muni Station Elevator Opens

At long last, the long-delayed 4-stop Castro Muni Station elevator has finally opened. As first reported by the Bay Area Reporter, the elevator quietly began service for the Thursday morning commute. It's been more than three years since work began on the new Castro Muni Station glass elevator. Construction began...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

Axios San Francisco

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SF's Great Highway fight may just be over

After six years, three ballot measures and a supervisor recall, San Francisco's fight over the Upper Great Highway and Sunset Dunes may finally be winding down. Why it matters: The dispute has become one of SF's most divisive battles over how to balance public space and neighborhood traffic. Driving the news: Voters this week overwhelmingly rejected Proposition G, which would've reopened the Upper Great Highway to vehicles on weekdays. Supporters of opening the highway haven't announced any renewed effort since the election. This SF Chronicle precinct map showcases the geographic divide in Prop G sentiment. Precincts directly along the Upper Great Highway voted no while pockets just inland voted yes. Support shifted back to no farther into the city. Catch up quick: What started as a pandemic-era street closure turned into a six-year political fight. 2020: San Francisco closed the Upper Great Highway to cars during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving residents space for socially distanced recreation. 2021–2022: The city restored weekday vehicle access. In November 2022, 65% of San Francisco voters rejected full vehicle access under Proposition I. 2024–2025: 55% of voters approved permanently converting the highway into a park under Prop. K , and Sunset Dunes opened in April

San Francisco, CA · 20h

KRON4 News

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BART delays on San Francisco line due to person on tracks at Balboa Park

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — There is major delay on BART’s San Francisco line due to an unauthorized person or persons on the track at the Balboa Park Station Thursday afternoon, according to Bay Area Rapid Transit. The delay is impacting Red Line trains in the SFO, Millbrae, Daly City and East Bay directions. As of […]

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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The Bay Area has decided public transit is worth saving. Now comes the hard part

The public transit armageddon has been averted. After months of alarm from transit agencies and campaigning by advocates, voters approved two new taxes to fund public transit: Proposition H, a San Francisco parcel tax to fund Muni, and Proposition RTM, a regional sales tax to fund BART, Muni, Caltrain and other public agencies.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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Permanent Closure of Orinda BART Presumably Off the Table as Measure RTM Passes

ORINDA, CALIFORNIA – For much of 2026, Orinda residents faced an unsettling possibility: Their local BART station, a fixture of the community for more than 50 years, could close as the transit agency struggled with a massive financial shortfall. Now, following Tuesday’s election, that possibility appears to be off...

Orinda, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Marin Co.: Highway 101 Mill Valley Ramp Closed Due To Flooding

Caltrans announced Tuesday it will continue closing the northbound U.S. Highway 101 connector ramp to northbound state Highway 1 in Mill Valley when high tides cause flooding. The ramp has experienced more frequent closures this fall, most recently on Thursday and Friday. Article continues below this ad. The lower half...

Mill Valley, CA · 3d

Contra Costa Herald

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Former BART Director Debora Allen responds to apparent passage of Measure RTM

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Following the apparent passage of Measure RTM, former BART Board Director Debora Allen, a leading critic of the regional transit sales tax measure, issued the following statement:. I have never been afraid to be a minority voice, nor have I been afraid of losing while...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d

Trains.com

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News photos: California tourist railroad introduces America 250 locomotive

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s never too late for another America 250 locomotive. The River Fox Train, an excursion operation in Yolo County, this week introduced a new America 250 locomotive, a wrapped genset unit featuring the U.S. and California flags, a depiction of the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, and America 250 branding. The [...] Read More...

Yolo County, CA · 16h

KRON4

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BART delays on San Francisco line due to person on tracks at Balboa Park

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — There is major delay on BART’s San Francisco line due to an unauthorized person or persons on the track at the Balboa Park Station Thursday afternoon, according to Bay Area Rapid Transit. The delay is impacting Red Line trains in the SFO, Millbrae, Daly City and East Bay directions.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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California Grade Separation Projects Receive Over $100MM

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $90.4 million for the Broadway Grade Separation Project in Burlingame, California. Another $15.5 million was secured for the final design of the Mary Avenue Grade Separation in Sunnyvale. Broadway Grade Separation. The award comes as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. Caltrain applied...

Burlingame, CA · 18h

Bay Area Reporter

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Exclusive: SF Castro Muni Station elevator doors finally open to transit riders

Transit riders entering or exiting the Castro Muni Station Thursday morning are in for a surprise. The long-awaited new elevator will finally be in service. The Bay Area Reporter can exclusively report that the four-stop lift is opening its doors to the public as of November 5 when the station opens at 5 a.m. First proposed a decade ago, the project ran into various hurdles, such as being delayed while a total re-envisioning of the subway station’s outdoor areas took place.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

SFGate

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SF: Muni Records 600,000 Trips On Valkyries Parade Day, Highest Ridership Day Since The Pandemic

Thousands of San Franciscans rode Muni to celebrate Golden State Valkyries' championship parade on Wednesday, making it the system's highest-ridership day since the pandemic. It's the first time that Muni ridership has reached 600,000 trips in a single day since 2020, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Article...

San Francisco, CA · 1d