Cost of Bay Area commuting to rise in 2026 with higher tolls, BART fares

The cost of commuting in the Bay Area is set to go up in 2026, as higher bridge tolls and fare hikes on BART are set to take effect on January 1.

• Dec 31, 2025

Golden Gate Bridge among spans possibly at risk of ship-strike collapse: NTSB

A new report compiled after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore shows that Golden Gate Bridge and four other Bay Area spans may be vulnerable to collapse from a ship strike.

• Mar 21, 2025

Bay Area lawmaker seeks audit of MTC, BATA over bridge toll hikes

A lawmaker is seeking a state audit of two agencies involved in the setting of Bay Area bridge tolls, claiming there is a lack of accountability.

• Feb 13, 2025

Bay Area officials approve bridge toll increases through 2030

On Wednesday, Bay Area officials approved additional toll increases for local bridges through 2030, adding to the already planned hike set to take effect Jan. 1.

• Dec 18, 2024

Proposal would raise tolls on Bay Area bridges starting in 2026 to fund bridge work

The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) on Wednesday unveiled a proposed series of bridge toll increases starting in 2026 that would fund construction work and is asking the public to weigh in.

• Oct 23, 2024

Lawmakers pause proposal to raise Bay Area bridge tolls to help fund transit

A proposal by Bay Area lawmakers to raise bridge tolls to avoid potential cuts to public transit has been shelved for the year.

• Aug 21, 2023

Bridge toll assistance programs for eligible veterans, low-income residents to take effect

Two bridge toll assistance programs are set to go into effect in early 2023, offering free crossings for eligible military veterans and a penalty waiver for low-income residents.

• Dec 29, 2022