Q&A: Plan to bail out Bay Area public transportation would tax voters
Briefly

Transportation agencies in the Bay Area are facing budget shortfalls exceeding $600 million annually, prompting discussions about potential ballot measures to address the fiscal crisis.
BART is projected to have a $35 million deficit in fiscal year 2026, as it continues to struggle with ridership levels that are still below pre-pandemic numbers.
Jim Spering emphasizes the urgency of the situation: "To have a major metropolitan area in this nation with a failing transit system will have devastating effects on the region."
The 20-member Transportation Revenue Measure Select Committee aims to build consensus on funding solutions to avoid significant service cuts that would disrupt the economy and climate goals.
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