Posts Tagged ‘AC Transit’
New AC Transit low-emission bus line aims to cut commuter wait time
A fast, low-emission bus line is on track to begin service at the end of this year. That could be a boon for bus riders. But some merchants on International Boulevard say it’s caused problems for business.
Read MoreCity officials gather community input on issues facing seniors in Oakland
As Oakland takes steps toward becoming an “age-friendly city,” District 3 residents shared how issues like high housing costs and access to transportation affect local seniors.
Read MoreOUSD and AC Transit finding a new route to bus students
After 20 years of collaboration, the Oakland Unified School District and Alameda Contra-Costa Transit are now negotiating to find a cheaper way to provide bus services to local students.
Read MoreTales of Two Cities Episode 7: Loss
In this week’s episode of the Tales of Two Cities podcast, hosts Brad Bailey and Matt Beagle will be discussing loss, and stories about people moving on when something or someone important is taken away. We’ll hear about a lost Oakland bus stop so important to bus riders that they’re trying to bring it back.…
Read MoreCommuting presents challenges for some Oakland students
Early this morning, from East Oakland to West, students climbed into AC Transit buses, fares or passes in hand, and commuted to schools in other neighborhoods. In 2004, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) rolled out a new enrollment policy, an “options process” which allowed parents to send children to schools outside of their neighborhoods. Parents wanted equal access to opportunities at schools throughout Oakland, and some specialty programs were only offered at one or two schools. Since the district does not operate its own bus service, most students commute using public transit.
Read MoreOakland City Council approves police purchase of shotguns and transfer vehicles
The Oakland Police Department’s proposed purchase of shotguns and transfer vehicles were the most hotly contested items discussed at the concurrent Oakland City Council and Oakland Redevelopment Successor meeting Tuesday night. Other business included a year-end presentation by State Assemblymember Rob Bonta (District 18), a presentation of the AC Transit service expansion plan, and an adjustment to parking fees.
Read MoreNew Bus Rapid Transit lanes coming soon to International Boulevard
Red “Rapid” signs adorn bus stops across the Bay Area, and there will be more of these stations coming soon to Oakland.
Read MoreWith Giants in the World Series, A’s fans learn to love thy neighbor
It’s hard being a die-hard A’s fan when the Giants are doing their World Series thing again. Especially when it feels like the entire Bay Area has caught Giants fever–even AC Transit buses in Oakland are rooting for the San Francisco team.
Read MoreRally for injured teen draws hundreds
Thursday’s march down MacArthur was the latest chapter in an extraordinary outpouring of support.
Read MoreOakland teen accused of setting fire to agendered high schooler scheduled to enter plea on Friday
Sixteen-year-old Richard Thomas has been charged as an adult for potential hate crimes.
Read MoreCourt imposes 60-day cooling-off period for AC Transit strike
“Another strike in the Bay Area is the last thing we need,” said Brown in a press release. “I urge the parties to resolve their differences, keeping the bus-riding public in mind.”
Read MoreBART strike derails morning commutes throughout the Bay Area
After months of bargaining and a week of unfulfilled strike threats that kept commuters on edge, BART workers went on strike after unions and management failed to reach a deal on employee contract terms.
Read MoreBART strike averted for fifth time
Despite the constant threat of transit strikes, all trains will be running as normal tomorrow and negotiations will continue once more for BART workers’ contracts.
Read MoreGovernor Brown temporarily blocks AC Transit strike
A strike by the bus line would have left thousands of riders without their usual transportation on Thursday.
Read MoreNo BART strike, but still no deal on Tuesday night
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) local 1555 announced on Twitter shortly after 10pm that there would be no strike on Wednesday.
Read MoreGovernor Brown may intervene, postponing AC Transit strike
Governor Jerry Brown is weighing a request by AC Transit management for a 60-day cooling off period in the planned strike by the bus line’s workers, which otherwise could happen as early as this Thursday.
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