A.B.Mar 10

It was one of those crappy Mondays where, on my #commute to the office in the time shifted morning dark, on 3 bus lines (2 #vta , 1 #actransit ) and a train, 2 of the three bus runs were cancelled.

Tried to make the most of it with inbox purging and extended reading/podcasts. Got to the office over an hour late.

#amorfati : yes, trying so hard. 😀 It wasn't raining.

Show thread Mari 💙 (Rin 💖) // &Feb 2
💖 Lately, we try to take public transit to Round 1 locations. We could drive, yes, and it's cheaper if only accounting for gas prices. But public transit allows us to relax while en route, since we're not in charge of the vehicle, and we don't have to worry about Fighting For Parking at our destination, especially in car-unfriendly areas like San Francisco. While public transit in the Bay Area is nowhere near as stellar as it is in, say, Japanese big metros, it's still a vital collection of infrastructure for those who cannot drive (no car, no license, don't have the mental health for it, etc.)

Though unfortunately because we live someplace where taking just public transit is impractical, we have to utilize park-and-ride lots.
I don't like having to pay for parking, but at least at Milpitas BART it's "only" $2.50 instead of $5.50 at Caltrain.

Usually, we will take trains to get to Southland Mall or Stonestown Galleria. But for Eastridge we just drive because public transit, especially railed transit, in San Jose is so sparse and unreliable that we may well just drive instead.

#SFBA #BayAreaRapidTransit #ACTransit #PublicTransportation
Alameda PostDec 9

The long-awaited launch of Next Generation Clipper, or Clipper 2.0, happens this Wednesday. Ken Der explains all the upgrades, including easier contactless payment, family management of multiple cards, and free or lower-cost transfers for commuters who utilize multiple transit agencies. https://alamedapost.com/news/next-gen-clipper-rollout-means-big-benefits-transit-riders/

#AcTransit #alameda #bart #PublicTransit

Next-Gen Clipper Rollout Means Big Benefits for Transit Riders - Alameda Post

The long-awaited launch of Next Generation Clipper, or Clipper 2.0, happens this Wednesday. Here are all the upgrades.

Alameda Post
14missionNov 11
I've been waiting a long time to ride this bus. It was cancelled during the pandemic and was just reinstated this year.
It goes to the top of a hill with a lot of scenic downhill bike routes.
#ACTransit
Aaron PrivenNov 5
In 1999 I was appointed to the #ACTransit Riders Advisory Committee. I pushed through a resolution opposing wraps on windows. Didn’t go anywhere, sadly. https://urbanists.social/@otiswhite/115497211289238762
Otis White (@[email protected])

Most #transit systems see “wrapping” buses and trains with advertising as … well, free money. But does it detract from the riders’ experience? Denver’s transit system thinks so and is stopping the ads. Will this make a difference? Yes, if the system follows with a hundred other ways of making buses and trains a better experience. https://denverite.com/2025/10/29/denver-rtd-bans-window-wrap-advertising/

Urbanists.Social
Alameda PostNov 4

Completely full AC Transit Line O buses have been forced to leave hopeful passengers at bus stops. "The overcrowding on Line O is likely attributable to the continuing return-to-office trend in downtown San Francisco, as well as the discontinuation of the Line OX Transbay route..." writes Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ac-transit-hopes-address-transbay-overcrowding/

#AcTransit #alameda #PublicTransit

AC Transit Hopes to Address Transbay Overcrowding - Alameda Post

Completely full AC Transit Line O buses have been forced to leave hopeful passengers at bus stops waiting for other lines.

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Alameda PostSep 5, 2025

BART was unable to start service on time, and is only offering limited East Bay service, but no transbay service today. They have not annnounced when service may be restored. SF Bay Ferry, AC Transit, MUNI have alternatives. https://alamedapost.com/news/bart-shutdown-today-ferry-alternatives-to-san-francisco/

#AcTransit #alameda #bart #muni #PublicTransit #ServiceDisruption #SfBayFerry

BART Shutdown Today, Ferry Alternatives to San Francisco - Alameda Post

BART was unable to start service on time today, is offering limited East Bay service, but no transbay service. SF Bay Ferry has alternatives.

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Aaron PrivenAug 10, 2025
Well I was the very last passenger on the 72R ever. 😢 #ACTransit #lastride
Aaron PrivenAug 10, 2025
On the last southbound 72R… #ACTransit
Aaron PrivenAug 9, 2025
Sad to learn of Chris Peeples’ passing. #ACTransit https://www.actransit.org/press-release/honoring-the-memory-of-board-director-he-christian-peeples
HONORING THE MEMORY OF BOARD DIRECTOR H.E. CHRISTIAN PEEPLES | Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

OAKLAND, Calif. – It is with profound sadness that the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Board of Directors announces the passing of Director H.E. Christian Peeples. Lovingly known as "Chris," Director Peeples leaves a legacy of service to the people of the East Bay, as one of the longest-serving board members in our transit district's 65-year history.