"If the proposed measure fails, BART is considering widespread cuts in 2027 that would include laying off 1,200 employees, closing 10 to 15 stations, raising fares and parking fees by up to 50%, cutting train lines and reducing train hours. The West Dublin-Pleasanton station, which Moore takes to Oakland at least four times a week, is one BART could shutter as it grapples with a $376 million deficit."
"BART has cited declining ridership due to the rise in remote work following the COVID-19 pandemic as fueling its financial crisis. Fares and parking fees collected pre-pandemic had covered about 70% of the funding for train operations, compared to now, according to data from BART, with fares covering just over 30% of operating costs. The transit agency also reports spending has outpaced revenues while, at the same time, BART is running more trains than it was before the pandemic."
BART faces a $376 million deficit and is considering major 2027 cuts if a proposed multibillion-dollar, 14-year tax measure fails in the fall election. Proposed cuts include laying off about 1,200 employees, closing 10 to 15 stations, raising fares and parking fees by up to 50%, trimming train lines and reducing hours. The West Dublin-Pleasanton station is among those at risk. Ridership declines from post-pandemic remote work have reduced fare and parking contributions from roughly 70% of operating funding to just over 30%. Spending has outpaced revenues while the system runs more trains than pre-pandemic levels. A 6.2% fare increase in January has not solved the shortfall.
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