transit

Between the pain of driving in Berkeley and the wonderful, free Clipper card bestowed to every student, riding buses is my main form of transportation. But even now, in my last year on campus, I’m still learning about new routes.

It’s not just a California problem — across the United States, housing costs are at a record high, households are spending half their money on housing and transportation and driving is more dangerous than it’s ever been since 2002, despite two decades of technological safety improvements.

AC Transit is trying to put people first, at its own expense. But this support should run both ways: The community must also actively support AC Transit.

Starting your first year of college can sometimes feel like getting thrown into the deep end of academia. Learning how to stay afloat can be tough.

It sounds trite, but oftentimes getting outside and moving around a bit can do a world of good for your physical and mental well-being — it’s a wonderful and wholesome way to recharge without breaking the bank.

The 2010s imitate the 1940s, folding the past into the present, achieving an arresting political statement.

Today, transportation represents roughly 40 percent of California’s carbon emissions, which signals that we urgently need to pursue alternative means of getting around. Although not a silver bullet, scooters represent a promising, sustainable and fun option.

A new BART train failed a key safety inspection Friday, possibly preventing it from becoming operational before its Thanksgiving target.