On February 19, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the AB/SB 117 law which authorizes a $590 million emergency loan aimed at sustaining public transportation services in the San Francisco Bay Area. This decision was made to avoid significant service cutbacks, including the closure of stations and reduced operating hours in San Francisco, which would adversely impact over three million passengers each month. The signing took place in Colma, California, and designates the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) as the lender of these funds to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). According to Newsom's office, the funding originates from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and will be distributed as operational loans to four transportation operators: BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit. This initiative emphasizes the crucial role of Bay Area transit in supporting California's economy, workforce, and climate objectives. With the emergency funding in place, the state aims to strengthen public transit services and avert potential disruption that could harm both commuters and the broader community in the region.