BART could be selling hundreds of acres of East Bay land to help budget shortfall
Briefly

To address a significant budget shortfall projected at nearly $400 million, BART is proposing the sale of over 230 acres of land in the East Bay. The land in question includes locations at the Hercules Transit Center, Brentwood Park and Ride, and vacant properties in Livermore. A recent board meeting highlighted this proposal, which will first comply with the Surplus Lands Act, requiring the agency to offer the properties to affordable housing developers before any sale can proceed. The timeline for potential sales is estimated between two to five years upon approval of the proposal.
BART is exploring the sale of over 230 acres of land to tackle its nearly $400 million budget deficit, which could take two to five years if approved.
Before proceeding, BART must offer the land to affordable housing developers in adherence to the Surplus Lands Act, emphasizing the city's commitment to providing housing solutions.
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