KQED

Early Returns Show Strong Support for SMART Tax Extension in Sonoma, Marin

Sonoma and Marin County voters are supporting Measure B to extend a quarter-cent sales tax funding SMART rail for 30 years ...

California cap-and-trade overhaul to lock in $1 billion for high-speed rail and leave less for transit, housing

California's cap-and-trade climate program will raise less money from polluters as the state focuses on affordability.
Marin Independent Journal

Critics roll out anti-SMART book ahead of tax vote

A wealthy North Bay family is bankrolling a new book that denounces Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit ahead of a critical election to extend its sales tax. “The Great Train Heist,” by Michael J. Coffino, ...
Railway Age

Transit Briefs: MBTA, SMART

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) unveils a “resilience roadmap” to strengthen its network against climate impacts and improve reliability. Also, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit ...
The Press Democrat

High stakes, lower bar: SMART needs just a simple majority on Measure B to lock in crucial tax revenue for 30 more years

With new stations, record ridership and Healdsburg on the horizon, the passenger rail system is on a serious roll. Will it extend that winning streak on Election Day?
Marin Independent Journal

North Bay Voice: SMART is a transit asset for Marin, Sonoma counties

As the board chair and general manager of SMART, we felt it was the right time to step back from the headlines and provide a clear snapshot of Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit today. SMART is a vital ...