BART's average weekday ridership has plummeted to about 200,000, down from 400,000 pre-pandemic, primarily impacted by three-day work weeks and remote employment trends.
Despite claims of record ridership days, overall numbers paint a stark picture, with BART struggling financially and predicting a $300-$400 million annual funding gap.
BART is considering a 2026 ballot measure for funding solutions like sales or parcel taxes, but voter acceptance of such taxes remains uncertain amidst potential service cuts.
A BART official warned of a 'death spiral' for the transit system if new resources aren't secured soon, leading to severe reductions in service.
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