San Francisco Business Times

New developments in Oakland and San Francisco are luring in eco-conscious homeseekers with free transit passes and discounts on carsharing programs.

Since the state dismantled its economic development agency, its piecemeal efforts compare poorly to other states' coordinated strategies, as shown in the state's poor showing at the biotech industry's largest trade show.

Caltrain had been running as a traditional commuter rail service since it began operation as the San Francisco and San Jose Rail Road in 1864. With a recent influx of $128 million to provide 'super-express', or baby bullet service, ridership has soared.

Facing serious challenges, San Francisco's planning department is planning to get back on course.

The City of Oakland, CA seeks to promote economic development through establishment of gay and lesbian district.

New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Boston are the cities with the highest public transit use among commuters.

Community groups are protesting higher densities called for in San Francisco's long-overdue Housing Element.

Dick Williams says supporting passenger rail is in the national interests and presents a proposal for a "travel czar."

Editorial proposes imposing fines on California cities that do not comply with state requirements on housing construction.

It's not just a traffic issue anymore; congestion in Peninsula is a business issue.