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.
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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.
The overall pavement conditions of the Bay Area's streets are in "fair" condition for the 10th straight year, according to an annual report card on the region's 44,000 miles of local roadways.
As Bay Area transit agencies face large deficits, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation authorizing a ballot measure in which voters decide on a regional sales tax that would fund transit.
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.
Pavement conditions are just "fair" on the Bay Area's roadways, according to an annual report card from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
