Weekend Roundup: BART Fare Gates, Oakland Bay Bridge Bikes... - Streetsblog San Francisco
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BART reports a notable decrease in fare evasion and crime in the past year after installing new fare gates at over 20 stations. The latest data reveals a 1/3 reduction in fare evasion witnesses, while reported crimes have dropped by 17% despite an increase of 2.6 million trips. Additionally, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has granted $23 million for the Bay Skyway, a project to enhance bike lanes and create a safe, low-emission transbay corridor connecting vital areas like San Francisco and Oakland.
BART's initiative in reducing fare evasion has led to a significant 1/3 drop in reported incidents, reflecting effective measures implemented across the system.
The Bay Skyway project aims to connect key locations with a multimodal corridor, enhancing safety and accessibility while reducing emissions for cyclists and transit riders.
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