Advocates are pleading with Gov. Gavin Newsom to find a few extra billion in the state budget for buses and trains.
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Posted inCity
After pandemic pause, bus service to return to Ashby Avenue
Starting in August, Line 7 will be extended to Emeryville and run on the weekends.
Posted inCity
Major Berkeley streets could get bus lanes in coming years
City officials are taking early steps toward building transit lanes along University, Telegraph and Shattuck avenues — though the plans are a long way from reality.
Posted inCity
3 maps show how Berkeley voted in state, county elections this November
Berkeley turned out big for Gov. Gavin Newsom, Pamela Price, Alfred Twu and Proposition 30 on Nov. 8.
Posted inPolitics
Alfred Twu is ‘more or less’ conceding to Joel Young in AC Transit at-large race
Incumbent Joel Young has pulled well ahead of his challenger as he seeks a fourth term on the AC Transit board.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Alfred Twu for AC Transit at-large board member
Alfred’s experience on the Berkeley Planning Commission makes them our choice for representing us on the board.
Posted inTransportation
Meet the 2 candidates running for the AC Transit board’s at-large seat
Incumbent Joel Young and challenger Alfred Twu have diverging views on mask mandates, Line 80 and the bus agency’s financial challenges.
Posted inTransportation
Election 2022: AC Transit at-large candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet Joel Young and Alfred Twu, your AC Transit at-large candidates in Alameda County’s November 2022 election.
Posted inCity
AC Transit to resume pre-pandemic bus service on several Berkeley lines
Weekend service will return on Line 79. Buses will run more frequently on lines 12, 18, 70 and 88.
Posted inCity
Here’s what the Biden infrastructure bill could mean for Berkeley
The $1.2 trillion bill could fund a faster BART commute and repair Bay Area bridges — but don’t expect it to fix Berkeley’s potholes.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Make AC Transit free on Sundays in Berkeley
The new ridesharing tax approved by voters is estimated to bring in around $910,000 annually and could pay for the free bus service.
Posted inCity
More buses returning to Ashby Avenue; other Berkeley transit cuts likely to linger
AC Transit will restore bus service on Ashby next March by extending Line 79. New federal money is expected to help keep the agency afloat as it plans major changes to its network by August 2022.
