HSR ridership won't add up, watchdog says
Will Oremus - 02/02/2010
California officials' rosy ridership forecasts for the state's planned $45 billion high-speed rail system have been based on previously undisclosed statistical assumptions that differ from those published for peer and public review, newly released documents obtained by The Daily News show.
Will Oremus - 02/02/2010
California officials' rosy ridership forecasts for the state's planned $45 billion high-speed rail system have been based on previously undisclosed statistical assumptions that differ from those published for peer and public review, newly released documents obtained by The Daily News show.
San Francisco adds $171M to green transit center
Camille Ricketts - 02/01/2010
San Francisco has long had plans to extend the Bay Area's Caltrain line into the heart of its Financial District. Now, recent designs show that the transit facility could be extremely (and uniquely) green - which makes it even better news that the project just landed a $171 million loan from the federal government under the banner of the Transportation Infrastructure and Innovation Act.
Camille Ricketts - 02/01/2010
San Francisco has long had plans to extend the Bay Area's Caltrain line into the heart of its Financial District. Now, recent designs show that the transit facility could be extremely (and uniquely) green - which makes it even better news that the project just landed a $171 million loan from the federal government under the banner of the Transportation Infrastructure and Innovation Act.
Feds give $171M for Transbay Center
Paul Darin - 01/31/2010
The federal government recently approved a federal loan of $171 million to the city of San Francisco for the construction of a new transit center in the heart of the city. The goal is to connect Bay Area residents to the rest of California and reduce congestion during daily commutes as well as long distance trips.
Paul Darin - 01/31/2010
The federal government recently approved a federal loan of $171 million to the city of San Francisco for the construction of a new transit center in the heart of the city. The goal is to connect Bay Area residents to the rest of California and reduce congestion during daily commutes as well as long distance trips.
Federal loan to help start Transbay work
John Cote - 01/27/2010
A $171 million federal loan to help build a cutting-edge replacement for San Francisco's Transbay Terminal will keep construction plans on track, officials said, even as they wait to hear if they will receive $400 million in federal stimulus funds for a project expected to create 48,000 jobs.
John Cote - 01/27/2010
A $171 million federal loan to help build a cutting-edge replacement for San Francisco's Transbay Terminal will keep construction plans on track, officials said, even as they wait to hear if they will receive $400 million in federal stimulus funds for a project expected to create 48,000 jobs.
Transbay center gets $171M loan
Eric Young - 01/26/2010
Federal authorities approved a $171 million loan for a new transit center in San Francisco that could enhance development of a bullet train line.
Eric Young - 01/26/2010
Federal authorities approved a $171 million loan for a new transit center in San Francisco that could enhance development of a bullet train line.
Rail fight heats up
Bill Silverfarb - 01/22/2010
Varying views were presented to state lawmakers last night on the issue of high-speed trains zipping up the Peninsula with some who said the California High Speed Rail Authority's business plan is filled with holes and woefully incomplete while others said thousands of jobs and a cleaner environment are at stake.
Bill Silverfarb - 01/22/2010
Varying views were presented to state lawmakers last night on the issue of high-speed trains zipping up the Peninsula with some who said the California High Speed Rail Authority's business plan is filled with holes and woefully incomplete while others said thousands of jobs and a cleaner environment are at stake.
High-speed-rail business plan draws criticism
Gennady Sheyner - 01/20/2010
California's legislators have yet to fully digest the latest business plan from the California High-Speed Rail Authority, but the new document has already caused ripples of concern around the Peninsula and in Sacramento.
Gennady Sheyner - 01/20/2010
California's legislators have yet to fully digest the latest business plan from the California High-Speed Rail Authority, but the new document has already caused ripples of concern around the Peninsula and in Sacramento.
High-speed rail options uncertain
Michael Moore - 01/14/2010
No one knows which route California's bullet train will take if it comes through Morgan Hill and Gilroy about 25 years from now, but a number of options are under consideration in the project's preliminary stages, including one that might plow through the city of Morgan Hill's soccer fields east of U.S. 101. Others would raze a downtown Gilroy business that's been in operation for more than three decades, and all of them would see express trains barreling through South County at top speed of 220 miles per hour.
Michael Moore - 01/14/2010
No one knows which route California's bullet train will take if it comes through Morgan Hill and Gilroy about 25 years from now, but a number of options are under consideration in the project's preliminary stages, including one that might plow through the city of Morgan Hill's soccer fields east of U.S. 101. Others would raze a downtown Gilroy business that's been in operation for more than three decades, and all of them would see express trains barreling through South County at top speed of 220 miles per hour.
State ruling fails to clear terminal location
John Cote - 01/08/2010
When high-speed rail comes to San Francisco, in 2020 or beyond, it will end at the rebuilt Transbay Terminal.
John Cote - 01/08/2010
When high-speed rail comes to San Francisco, in 2020 or beyond, it will end at the rebuilt Transbay Terminal.
Credo: Transit official Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan
Tiffany Maleshefski - 11/08/2009
Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan, the executive director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority - the agency in charge of replacing the Transbay Terminal with a new transit center that is expected to include a Caltrain station and someday high speed rail - tells us about enjoying your successes along the way, why public transportation is for everyone and the high value she places on integrity.
Tiffany Maleshefski - 11/08/2009
Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan, the executive director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority - the agency in charge of replacing the Transbay Terminal with a new transit center that is expected to include a Caltrain station and someday high speed rail - tells us about enjoying your successes along the way, why public transportation is for everyone and the high value she places on integrity.
Barnes: Plea for no MOU signature
Alice Barnes - 10/10/2009
Caltrain is pressing San Bruno to sign a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the planned grade separation but Alice Barnes voices her opposition.
Alice Barnes - 10/10/2009
Caltrain is pressing San Bruno to sign a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the planned grade separation but Alice Barnes voices her opposition.
Palo Alto and Redwood City stay out of political battle over high-speed rail bond
Will Oremus - 09/09/2008
Though they've both endorsed high-speed rail in concept, Palo Alto and Redwood City intend to continue staying out of the political fray ahead of the November election.
Will Oremus - 09/09/2008
Though they've both endorsed high-speed rail in concept, Palo Alto and Redwood City intend to continue staying out of the political fray ahead of the November election.
High-speed rail is the subject at TransitCamp
Christine Morente - 09/08/2008
It takes six hours or more to travel from San Francisco to downtown Los Angeles. Traveling by high-speed rail would take an estimated 2 hours and 36 minutes. Which option would you choose?
Christine Morente - 09/08/2008
It takes six hours or more to travel from San Francisco to downtown Los Angeles. Traveling by high-speed rail would take an estimated 2 hours and 36 minutes. Which option would you choose?
Bay Area residents moving closer to public transportation
Janis Mara - 09/05/2008
Every weekday morning, commuter Bradley Jackson rolls out of bed, gulps a cup of coffee and walks seven blocks to the Amtrak station in Martinez, where he moved largely to be close to the train.
Janis Mara - 09/05/2008
Every weekday morning, commuter Bradley Jackson rolls out of bed, gulps a cup of coffee and walks seven blocks to the Amtrak station in Martinez, where he moved largely to be close to the train.
Stuck in traffic? Gas too expensive? Relief's ahead
Gary Richards - 08/10/2008
Gas prices are falling at a suddenly dizzy pace, and that's just one piece of upbeat news for Bay Area drivers.
Gary Richards - 08/10/2008
Gas prices are falling at a suddenly dizzy pace, and that's just one piece of upbeat news for Bay Area drivers.
Suit filed over state high-speed rail project
Michael Cabanatuan - 08/09/2008
A coalition of transportation and planning groups and two Peninsula cities filed suit Friday, seeking to invalidate the environmental study - and the choice of the Pacheco Pass alignment - for the state's high-speed rail project.
Michael Cabanatuan - 08/09/2008
A coalition of transportation and planning groups and two Peninsula cities filed suit Friday, seeking to invalidate the environmental study - and the choice of the Pacheco Pass alignment - for the state's high-speed rail project.
Cities sue to block state's bullet train
Will Oremus - 08/08/2008
Menlo Park and Atherton are among a coalition of plaintiffs expected to file a lawsuit today against plans for a $40 billion bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Will Oremus - 08/08/2008
Menlo Park and Atherton are among a coalition of plaintiffs expected to file a lawsuit today against plans for a $40 billion bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Peninsula cities planning suit to block bullet trains in South Bay
Will Oremus - 08/08/2008
Menlo Park and Atherton are among a coalition of plaintiffs expected to file a lawsuit today against plans for a $40 billion bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Will Oremus - 08/08/2008
Menlo Park and Atherton are among a coalition of plaintiffs expected to file a lawsuit today against plans for a $40 billion bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Transbay project promises SF upgrades
Suzann D. Silverman - 06/27/2008
It's been a long time coming, but San Francisco's Transbay Terminal is set to break ground this year.
Suzann D. Silverman - 06/27/2008
It's been a long time coming, but San Francisco's Transbay Terminal is set to break ground this year.
Don't delay high-speed train decision
Staff - 06/27/2008
State legislators must take a few more important steps to put a proposed $9.95 billion bond measure for high-speed rail on the November ballot, which will finally determine whether voters have the will to back the costly, gargantuan venture.
Staff - 06/27/2008
State legislators must take a few more important steps to put a proposed $9.95 billion bond measure for high-speed rail on the November ballot, which will finally determine whether voters have the will to back the costly, gargantuan venture.