At The Cordial in San Francisco election night, dozens of people who had campaigned for the Regional Transit Measure celebrated when it became apparent their hard work had paid off. “RTM, RTM, RTM,” the crowd chanted. As the initial results came in, some in the crowd shrieked and embraced, while others toasted and cheered. “There’s a lot of people who’ve done a lot of work on this over the last few years and to see the results come in as…
AC Transit would cut 16% of its bus service starting June 2027 if a regional sale-tax measure fails on Nov. 3. Bus riders and community members urged the AC Transit Board Wednesday to spare weekend bus lines from the East Bay to San Francisco and an Alameda bus line in the face of potential budget cuts. The proposed plan to reduce service is contingent upon what happens with the ballot measure. The agency is hoping to patch a $200 million…