The Bay Area Toll Authority has announced the following changes:
Bridge Tolls Increased $1.00 on these 7 Bay Area bridges: San Francisco-Oakland Bay, Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael and San Mateo-Hayward
Toll violation penalties were reduced from $25 to $5 for the first violation and from $70 to $15 for subsequent violations. These reductions are retroactive to January 1, 2021 and also apply to the 7 bridges noted above.
The MTC has opened two newly constructed East Bay commuter parking lots:
Albany: 261-space lot adjacent to Interstate 80 at Buchanan Street in Albany;
Oakland: 89-space lot beneath I-880 at Fruitvale Avenue in Oakland (will expand to 221 spaces as demand grows).
Both lots are served by AC Transit Transbay express buses.
CALTRAIN IS OFFERING FARE DISCOUNTS AND MORE TRAINS AS OF SEPT 30
Caltrain service increases to 104 trains on weekdays, including the return of Baby Bullets and hourly all-stop Local service. In addition, fares are discounted 50% for non-GoPass ticketholders, through September. Passengers using a Caltrain Monthly Pass will get a 20% discount through June 30, 2023. Fare increases previously planned have also been postponed indefinitely. Riders also can now pay for fares through their phone or Apple Watch. You can add Clipper to either Apple Pay or Google Pay mobile wallets.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY FERRIES
Ferries operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Alameda has a new Seaplane route. Fares have been discounted effective July 1 as follows:
- Zone 1: Alameda Seaplane, Harbor Bay, Oakland & Alameda, Richmond
- Zone 2: South San Francisco
- Zone 3: Vallejo
- Short Hop: Pier 41 Short Hop, Alameda Short Hop
|
Zone 1 |
Zone 2 |
Zone 3 |
Short Hops |
| Clipper/Hopthru |
$4.50 |
$6.75 |
$9.00 |
$1.00 |
| Discount Clipper/Hopthru* |
$2.25 |
$3.25 |
$4.50 |
$0.50 |
| Paper Ticket |
$5.75 |
$8.50 |
$11.25 |
$1.25 |
| Discount Paper Ticket^ |
$2.75 |
$4.25 |
$5.50 |
$0.50 |
| Children under 5 |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
July 1 2021
Effective immediately, MB Shuttles will discontinue social distancing requirements. But remember: all riders must be masked both at the bus stop and while on the bus, per Federal law.
We continue enhanced cleaning protocols that include:
- Using CDC-recommended products and processes to clean and disinfect buses daily
- Buses are cleaned before each shift (morning and evening)
- We’re following ventilation recommendations from the A/C and vehicle manufacturers for maximum air circulation-refreshing during service
With the reopening of large scale events at both Chase Center and Oracle Park, SFMTA’s Special Events Parking Fees will be reinstated, starting May 21. Parking meters throughout Mission Bay are priced at $8 per hour before, during and after events with more than 10,000 attendees.
Daytime events (which start between noon and 3pm): Special Event rates are in effect from noon to 6pm
Afternoon events (which start between 3pm and 6pm; Mon-Sat): Special Event rates are in effect from 3pm to 10pm
Evening events (which start after 6pm; Mon-Sat): Special Event rates are in effect from 6pm to 10pm
Sunday events starting after 3pm: Special Event rates are in effect from 3pm to 6pm
Share a ride to work with coworkers who live nearby. Commute with Enterprise will provide a recent-model SUV, crossover or van. Everyone splits the costs and driving duties, saving you valuable time and money. Learn more.
In January, SFMTA installed ‘transit only’ lanes on 4th St at the bridge, and prohibited left turns from 4th St onto Berry.
Results from the preliminary evaluation are in, and these changes have been effective and no further modifications in the area are needed.
- Delays to transit decreased by 63% at 4th & Berry
- T Third St. trains are 2.5 times more likely to travel through the intersection without having to stop for a red light; and when they do have to stop, the wait time is 70% less.
- Overall T Third trains have been delayed by congestion less than 1% of the time.
