Transit funding crisis

Connect Bay Area measure on November ballot; 54% support but voter fatigue and 'death spiral' risk. Caltrain 'Doomsday' plan, VTA route cuts. Overnight 101 closures through Aug 31. Lawsuit filed over ballot wording for the transit tax measure; legal challenge adds uncertainty. New: Palo Alto rail crossing redesign community meetings (Aug 12-13) – could affect Mountain View commuters who use those routes.