Transportation News Digest
The Bay Area and beyond are in motion. Here’s a quick take on what’s shaping the transit landscape!
Bay Area Ridership is still hurting – but there are bright spots
Bay Area transit systems are still recovering from pandemic-era ridership declines, with notable variations across agencies.
Bay Area Transit Agencies Get Ready For “Big Sync”
Several Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District buses in downtown Oakland on Aug. 8. Several bus and rail public transit agencies are rolling out a coordinate effort to facilitate transfers and scheduling.
Caltrans Announces Completion of California Bike Plan
The update lists opportunities to transform state highways into accessible and integrated community assets.
Tesla to roll out human-driven chauffeur service n Bay Area
Tesla plans to offer a chauffeur-style service operated by human drivers to a limited number of people in the San Francisco Bay Area, a California regulator said on July 25, contrary to a media report that the EV maker would offer a robotaxi service.
Test Track Update
We’re excited to share that the RFS test track is officially complete! Designed to support a wide range of mobility and infrastructure testing, the track marks a major milestone for the site and opens the door to new phases of experimentation and development. Whether you’re deep into a project or just getting started at RFS, the completed track is ready for action—and we can’t wait to see how teams put it to use.
Build Your Start-Up & Use Our Space @ RFS: Intake Form
Events in the Bay
Electrify Expo San Francisco
📍 Alameda Point
🗓️ August 23–24, 2025
Experience the latest in e-mobility! Test drive EVs, explore cutting-edge tech, and get expert insights at the GreenCars Garage. Get Tickets
2025 EPIC Symposium
📍 CNRA Headquarters, 715 P Street – Sacramento, CA
🗓️ Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by the California Energy Commission, this annual event spotlights groundbreaking clean energy projects across the state. Register & apply to be featured!
Where Climate Meets Technology: Trellis Impact 25
📍 San Jose Convention Center – San Jose, CA
🗓️ October 28–30, 2025
A major convening on climate innovation, technology, and transformative solutions. Register
Add your event here! Want to feature your event in our next issue? Send us a pitch at jwiley@berkeley.edu
Stay Connected!
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That’s it for this week.
Keep showing up — and as always, keep moving forward!
The ITS & PATH Team
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