The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) of California on Jan. 30 reported reaching an agreement with the Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s Department of Finance for a $590 million loan that will “avert major service cuts” at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART),

Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, welcoming fans from across the country for football’s biggest event of the year. But before the game, cities across the Bay Area will be kicking off celebrations with a blitz of music and sporting events.

San Francisco's transportation landscape is entering a consequential year as regional transit systems teeter on the brink of fiscal collapse. Why it matters: The crisis comes as the Bay Area prepares for an international spotlight — and an influx of thousands of people — as the host of the Super Bowl and multiple World Cup events this year.

Bay Area wins a $590M bridge loan to avert transit cuts; a November tax measure could follow. Funds available July 1, 2026.

Traffic speeds averaged just 12.6 mph last year, pushing the city to third place nationally for congestion as downtown activity rebounds.

The transit exhibition becomes a history of San Francisco, showcasing notable figures like Phyllis Diller and Harvey Milk.