The Alameda CTC (County Transportation Commission) services agency in East Bay is kicking off their 2021 Annual Golden Sneaker Contest. It's a virtual contest for participating schools throughout Alameda County during the first week of March 1 - 5, 2021 for SR2S (Safe Routes To Schools) program event. The Alameda CTC event coordinating team is encouraging parents, teachers, students, and school administrators to participate.

The SJC (San Jose International Airport) commercial airport in South Bay is offering COVID-19 testing for passengers onsite at $20. The SJC Airport pre-flight testing offer is a partnership with Southwest Airlines and CityHealth Urgent Care for passengers traveling to Hawaii. The additional costs for therein pre-flight testing for air travelers may be covered through their health insurance. The airport COVID-19 testing for pre-flight passengers are open between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM with appointments only.

The Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) agency completed new charging stations in Central California as necessary for drivers. The EV (Electric Vehicle) drivers now have charging options along highways within therein Central Valley, and drivers can utilize 22 EV charging stations along the valley highways. The new Level 3 DC charging stations for EV cars can provide fast charging levels at approximately 80% in 30 minutes. The Caltrans EV charging stations have universal connectors to serve all EV cars as well as Tesla cars with an adaptor.

The Marin Transit services in North Bay for supplemental routes are modified effective Monday, February 22, 2021 in the Bay Area. The transit agency modification services are in place to be flexible during therein COVID-19 pandemic, and meeting the transit needs of riding passengers as necessary. The local transit services for Route 117 will operate on weekdays schedule with additional services for Sundays and Holidays. The Route 122 and Route 135 transit services have been suspended until further notice and passengers can use other alternate routes.

The SFO (San Francisco International Airport) commercial airport in West Bay receives Voice Of The Customer recognition in the Bay Area. The SFO Airport earns therein recognition from ACI (Airports Council International) World through their ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Program aligned with "Voice Of The Customer" initiative. It honors airports that continues to prioritize customer services, and to ensure customer voices are heard with appropriate actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The OAK (Oakland International Airport) commercial airport in East Bay is getting more new flights by Allegiant Air. The new flights by Allegiant Air will become effective on Friday, May 28, 2021 between BZN Airport (Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport) in Montana and Oakland, California. The airlines have been operating at OAK Airport since 2009 and will have therein newer flights twice a week between Mondays and Fridays. The Allegiant Air will use their A320 aircraft for thereby air traveling route during weekdays to transport passengers.

The VTA (Valley Transportation Authority) services agency in South Bay is suspending passenger fares effective Monday, February 8, 2021. Including passengers loading from therein back-doors boarding process to fully protect commuting passengers and driving operators. The VTA transit agency improved frequency services as well for other bus routes, and to ensure fleet buses are safe and clean with reliable services. The transit agency will keep monitoring therein rear-door boarding process to check for COVID-19 impacts, and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) agency in San Francisco Bay Area is offering free rides for passengers thereafter receiving their vaccination. The BART is offering therein limited free rides for passengers effective Tuesday, February 16, 2021 for a certain time at the Oakland Coliseum Station. The passengers have to show valid information to become eligible for free rides and BART staffing will be onsite for assistance when necessary.

The SCT (Sonoma County Transit) services agency in North Bay will provide free rides for passengers going to vaccination centers effective Monday, February 15, 2021. The SCT agency free rides offer will happen within Sonoma County and passengers have to show the date and time of their vaccination appointment. Including free transit services with Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit, and paratransit services within countywide jurisdiction.

The WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) services agency in West Bay receives $4.9 million funding award in San Francisco Bay Area. The WETA agency received therein federal funding award through MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) as part of the CRRSAA (Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act) federal Emergency Relief Funds. To help transit agencies in San Francisco Bay Area overcome therein COVID-19 pandemic crisis and preserving essential transit services.