BART's gates helping prevent fare evasion; 10 train stations could close due to deficit

BART's gates helping prevent fare evasion; 10 train stations could close due to deficit

As BART is expected to tout the success of their new gates at all 50 stations to prevent fare evasion, also on the agenda for BART board's meeting on Thursday, is presenting the worst-case scenario of closing the 10 stations with the lowest ridership to balance the agency's annual deficit of up to $400 million.

BART may close 10 stations if voters reject funding measure in November

Bay Area Rapid Transit is scheduled Thursday to lay out what could happen if voters reject a major funding measure proposed for the November ballot. If a new funding source is not approved to address a projected $376 million deficit by the 2027 fiscal year, BART may have to close 10 stations. BART staff will present the reduction plans at a Thursday workshop aimed at addressing the budget deficit. “It basically puts the BART board on the record …

Former BART director believes there are other ways to close agency's budget gap

Former BART director believes there are other ways to close agency's budget gap During their meeting Thursday, BART’s board of directors looked at a doomsday scenario to see what would happen if the sales tax measure failed. The post Former BART director believes there are other ways to close agency’s budget gap appeared first on KION TV.

‘This is not acceptable’: BART board president lambasts proposed station closures in hometown Dublin

As BART officials prepare to discuss a list of potential station closures during a board workshop Thursday, BART Board President and former Dublin mayor Melissa Hernandez publicly criticized the transit agency’s cost-reduction proposal, which would cut off service to the entire Tri-Valley by 2027. The post ‘This is not acceptable’: BART board president lambasts proposed station closures in hometown Dublin appeared first on Livermore Vine.

BART Prepares to Decide on Major Cuts, Including Station Eliminations

DUBLIN — Bart Board President Melissa Hernandez issued a statement on Feb. 10 regarding proposed cuts to service to be discussed at an upcoming board workshop on Feb. 12.