Going somewhere? Bay Area transit agencies work to ease your way through busy holiday - Local News Matters
In anticipation of the holiday travel season, major transit agencies in the Bay Area have released their schedules to accommodate an expected 81. 8 million travelers between Nov. 1 and Dec. 1, according to AAA. This figure represents a 1.
5 million increase from the previous year. U. S. Highway 101 is set to become the most congested route, with potential travel times exceeding 2. 5 hours on Nov.
25. Agencies like Caltrain and Muni will operate under modified schedules on Thanksgiving Day, while other services like the San Francisco Bay Ferry will pause operations that day. Travelers are recommended to leave early to avoid heavy traffic, especially along the I-5 corridor, where delays may exceed four hours. Public transit options are encouraged for those looking to avoid congestion. AAA's forecasts highlight the increased travel demand during this period, emphasizing the need for timely planning.
The collaboration between transit agencies aims to provide a smoother travel experience during the busy holiday season.