A Bay Area transit ‘death spiral’ could double Bay Bridge delays, report says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-bay-area-transit-death-spiral-could-double-bay-bridge-delays-report-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. SPUR Report Warns Bay Bridge Delays Could Double Without Transit Fundinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-bay-area-transit-death-spiral-could-double-bay-bridge-delays-report-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-bay-area-transit-death-spiral-could-double-bay-bridge-delays-report-says#u84061Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:50:54 +0000Traffic delays on the Bay Bridge could double or more if voters reject transit tax measures in November, according to a study by SPUR. The report suggests that transit funding failures and subsequent service cuts could trigger a death spiral for regional transportation. This would force more commuters into cars, significantly increasing rush hour congestion across the California metro area. The findings place the region's transportation future on the outcome of the upcoming 2026 election.Why it mattersThe Bay Area is facing a transit reckoning regarding whether voters will provide the nec