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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

VTA breaks new ridership record for Super Bowl LX, smashing the previous all-time high set by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

VTA breaks new ridership record for Super Bowl LX, smashing the previous all-time high set by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert

#rod-diridon
#san-jose
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Caltrain to close stations if transit tax doesn't pass

"Caltrain and BART would very likely be looking at shutting down passenger service," Deputy Director of Policy Development Melissa Jones said. "In that case, the agencies would be focused on maintenance, trying to secure our assets, keep everything safe while we regroup for the future."
San Francisco
#artificial-intelligence
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

More ABC7 viewers share issues with rising mail theft in San Jose communities

Mail theft in San Jose is escalating, with residents experiencing repeated incidents and significant financial losses.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 days ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
#affordable-housing
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
Online marketing
fromThe Cool Down
4 days ago

Resident shares photo of giant, driver-distracting billboard in neighborhood

Mobile billboards are criticized for intruding on public spaces and contributing to advertising saturation and environmental issues.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

"As we prepare for events like the World Cup, MA250, Tall Ships, and for millions of visitors to experience all that Massachusetts has to offer, we want to thank our regular riders that rely on us 365 days a year for your patience and continuing to choose transit during this unprecedented summer."
Boston
#waymo
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
2 days ago
Mission District

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
San Francisco

Victim in deadly SF Chinatown crash ID'd; concerns raised about pedestrian safety, elderly drivers

A 76-year-old driver killed a pedestrian in Chinatown, prompting calls for improved safety measures for pedestrians and senior drivers.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Victim in deadly SF Chinatown crash ID'd; concerns raised about pedestrian safety, elderly drivers

A 76-year-old driver killed a pedestrian in Chinatown, prompting calls for improved safety measures for pedestrians and senior drivers.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement - San Jose Spotlight

The Homestead Shopping Center is facing redevelopment, leading to lawsuits from tenants alleging wrongful eviction by the former landlord.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
#autonomous-vehicles
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows

Autonomous vehicles operating in cities like San Francisco drain public resources through frequent malfunctions while prioritizing corporate profits over public safety.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows

Autonomous vehicles operating in cities like San Francisco drain public resources through frequent malfunctions while prioritizing corporate profits over public safety.
fromKqed
6 days ago

As Kaiser's Presence in Downtown Oakland Dwindles, So Does Foot Traffic | KQED

Kaiser Permanente has been steadily shrinking its local office presence in recent years, contributing to quieter streets and struggling small businesses in the city's core.
East Bay (California)
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mountain View plans expansion of Shoreline RV parking program - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View is expanding its safe parking program by adding spaces for oversized and commuter vehicles to support residents living in vehicles.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

San Jose Will Transform Vacant Race Street Office Into Thriving High School Campus

Workers will reconfigure roughly 72,700 square feet of existing space into classrooms and advanced learning labs. A brand new 16,600-square-foot gymnasium will complement the campus and bring the total size to nearly 89,400 square feet. The school will also feature around 100 staff members along with a summer session lasting six to eight weeks.
Education
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be

Navigation apps lack parking guidance, causing drivers to waste time searching for spots and increasing traffic pollution; MIT research demonstrates that providing probability-based parking recommendations could improve travel decisions and reduce congestion.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

Big Ave in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

At only 10-yes, 10-years old, this Vallejo artist is already taking the Yay by storm with her flow. She's already impressed LaRussell, who saw her singing along to every word of his track, "Sprinkle Me," four years ago when she was six. This kid has got T-A-L-E-N-T!
NYC music
#public-transit
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Zoox is expanding to more neighborhoods in San Francisco. Here's where

Zoox is expanding its footprint in San Francisco, allowing passengers to take robotaxis from the Marina to Noe Valley and along the Embarcadero.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Silicon Valley tax would raise funds to protect open space - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters will decide on Measure D in June, a property tax of two cents per square foot to fund open space preservation, wildlife protection, and public access across Silicon Valley foothills and grasslands.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose could be on the cusp of a transformation. Meet the new CEO of one its biggest stakeholders

With all the pageantry, glitz and glamour nearby as Santa Clara's Levi Stadium hosted the big game, downtown San Jose welcomed nearly half a million visitors as folks packed bars and restaurants - a marked improvement from 10 years ago when Silicon Valley also hosted the Super Bowl.
San Jose Sharks
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose Advances Plans for 272 Affordable Homes Along West San Carlos Street

A 272-unit fully affordable apartment building is under development at 860 West San Carlos Street, featuring diverse unit sizes and transit-oriented amenities near Diridon Station.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California county considers adopting costliest transit ride in the state

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System faces a roughly $500 million funding gap over the next four years, but it's not due to diminishing services. Regional riders are enthusiastic about the transit system - it has one of the fastest growing riderships in the country and ranks third for the number of passenger trips and passenger miles in California. However, like other major transit agencies such as BART, the MTS kept things moving after the pandemic through one-time emergency funds from federal and state subsidies.
California
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose office building becomes Silicon Valley success story

One Santana West, a 370,000-square-foot Santana Row office building, is effectively fully leased and attracting forward-thinking, growth-focused tenants.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op-Ed: Include Automated Metro as Option in Geary Subway Planning - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's Geary/19th Ave Subway study may overlook automated light metro as a cost-effective alternative by prioritizing regional connectivity requiring expensive conventional trains.
Alternative transportation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mallon: Six years later, speeding up San Jose transit is finally paying off - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose achieved a 20% increase in bus speeds through transit signal priority implementation, demonstrating that advocating for transit-first policies can produce measurable results.
US news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mallon: 2026 sports events will test Silicon Valley's transit system - San Jose Spotlight

Bay Area transit agencies are increasing service and coordination to handle massive ridership for Super Bowl 60 and other major 2026 events.
#bikeshare
#transit-oriented-development
Travel
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

How to Get Between San Francisco and Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium Without a Car

Travel between San Francisco and Santa Clara ranges from $11–$13 public transit trips taking about 90 minutes to $65–$200 rideshares with variable time due to traffic.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Bus-only lanes likely won't work on El Camino, councilman says

Belmont council favors a continuous separated bike lane and wider sidewalks on El Camino Real instead of implementing bus-only lanes.
#hydrogen-buses
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Google's Downtown West Vision

Google's Downtown West will transform an industrial area near Diridon Station into a mixed-use district with offices, thousands of homes, retail, cultural venues, and parks.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Major Mountain View intersection gets new traffic signal - San Jose Spotlight

A new signal, AI video detection, and roadway changes were installed at Rengstorff and Latham to reduce collisions and improve safety.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose Evolves Housing Policies to Unlock Fresh Neighborhood Possibilities

City leaders have adjusted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to breathe life into dormant projects. The update shifts affordability tiers for rental units from 50, 60, and 100 percent of area median income to 60, 80, and 110 percent, easing the path for developers to move forward. This pivot aims at households caught between subsidized options and soaring market rates, fostering a broader mix of homes that reflect the city's diverse rhythms and needs.
Real estate
California
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose's AI Boost Makes Bus Rides Quicker and Greener Citywide

Citywide AI signal-priority system cuts San Jose bus travel times by about 20% across all 24 routes, improving sustainability, safety, and rider experience.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

This California Garage Parks And Charges Your EV Automatically

The automated parking system uses a robotic arm to plug in a Level 2 charging cable. When the car finishes charging, the robotic arm unplugs the cable, and the EV is moved to another parking spot automatically. About a decade ago, Tesla promised a robotic arm that would automatically plug in an EV for overnight charging. That never happened, but other companies have risen to the challenge and are now offering fully featured products.
Real estate
California
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

East San Jose's Light Rail Extension Advances Toward 2028 Opening

VTA's 2.4-mile Orange Line extension connects East San Jose to regional transit, adds two stations, and targets a 2028 opening with a $650M+ budget.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Property deal helps launch San Jose housing development near BART

KB Home South Bay bought a parcel for $9.4 million to build 48 homes as part of a larger 13-acre housing development near the Berryessa BART station.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Big San Jose housing development takes big step with real estate deal

East Coast firms paid $45 million for a 9.8-acre north San Jose site to build 737 residences: 505 market-rate, 132 affordable apartments, and 100 townhomes.
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

New Apartments Approved in West San Jose: Boosting Housing with Smart Redevelopment

Seven-story development at 1000 South De Anza converts a vacant commercial site into housing via builder's remedy, reserving 20% of units for low-income residents.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mountain View approves plan to close downtown train crossing to cars - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will close Castro Street at the downtown Caltrain tracks and permanently divert vehicle traffic while maintaining pedestrian and bicycle crossings and adding bike lanes.
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

River Oaks Parkway Prepares for a Vibrant Residential Revival in San Jose

Major redevelopment will convert three former River Oaks Parkway office buildings into 737 homes—mixing market-rate apartments, affordable units, and townhouses—to boost North San Jose housing.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose boosts incentives to convert offices to housing - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose will offer phased fee and tax waivers to encourage downtown office-to-housing conversions, aiming to convert vacant offices into new residential units.
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