News across Greater San Francisco

Letters: The Depot dilemma
"In July, 75 percent of voters in Sonoma and Marin Counties voted to extend SMART’s sales tax," writes one reader. "Many of us did so hoping the train would get people out of their cars, a key SMART goal. In December, the SMART board will decide where Healdsburg’s station goes,…

10/5/26: Night Work Notification – 1492 Lincoln Ave
PG&E’s subcontractor, Summit Line Construction, will be conducting night work near at 1492 Lincoln Ave to perform overhead electrical maintenance in the area. They will be implementing a shoulder and lane closure during the project so traffic will be able to get through the area.…
Tilden Way / Blanding Avenue / Fernside Boulevard Roundabout Now Open to Traffic
The Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvement Project is moving along, with the new roundabout and eastern shared use pathway on Tilden Way between Broadway and Fernside Boulevard open to vehicular traffic as of Tuesday, September 29.
Berkeley residents challenge scooter parking
Electric scooters: Once one notices them, they’re hard to miss. In many neighborhoods around Berkeley it’s common to encounter two, and sometimes even three, wheeled scooters directly in the middle of a sidewalk. A mild hindrance for some can be a harsh injury for others, leading…

10/2: Temporary Road Closure Notification – 38 Miraflores Ave
Marin Water will be closing the road near 38 Miraflores Ave to remove a water service in the area. The closure will happen Friday, 10/2, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-658 and affected properties have also been notified.

10/1: Temporary Road Closure Notification – Ritter Street
The Ritter Center in San Rafael will be moving two portable buildings that are currently located at 16 Ritter Street and will need to close Ritter Street at this location for the duration of the move. The closure will occur on Thursday, 10/1, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They…

Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Public Works will begin work on the Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation project on Mon. 10/5 - Thur., 12/31/26, from 9:00 pm - 5:00 am, Sun. - Thur. Expect 10 min. delays on Treat Blvd & detours on the Iron Horse Trail during construction.

1,390 needles collected, 15 overdoses reversed: S.F. has new Mission BART plazas dashboard
Supervisor Fielder announces site showing arrests, 911 calls, and more from the 16th and 24th St. stations 1,390 needles collected, 15 overdoses reversed: S.F. has new Mission BART plazas dashboard

Springbrook Road Culvert and Sinkhole Repair Project
Public Works will begin construction of the Springbrook Rd Culvert & Sinkhole Repair project on Thurs, 10/1 - Mon. 11/30/26, from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri. Springbrook Rd will be closed to through traffic during working hours. Detours will be in place.

County roadwork continues
West Marin commuters can expect road delays through mid to late November as the county improves roadway resilience, safety, and traffic flow ahead of the winter wet season. The one-way traffic light on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east of Olema Hill is allowing crews to repair a…

SF Ferry, Uber Launch Discount Voucher Program for Seaplane Terminal
Passengers can now receive a discount of up to $2.85 per ride on shared UberX trips between the Seaplane Ferry Terminal and any address within the city boundaries of Alameda. SF Bay Ferry hopes the partnership will improve first- and last-mile connections.

S.F. promised to slow cars on eight Sunset streets. Five years later, only one is done.
Without a network, it is unclear if one street can make a difference to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. S.F. promised to slow cars on eight Sunset streets. Five years later, only one is done.