"He said they've been increasing patrols of trains and stations and overall visibility over the past year. "And for the holiday season, we're just doubling down on that presence down here in San Francisco and other places that people are coming to, for those holiday celebrations that people like to travel to and shopping and all those outdoor activities," he said. In addition, now all 50 stations in the system have " Next Generation Fare Gates" to stop fare evaders."
"BART says it's working with the percentage of riders who've witnessed fare evasion dropping 59%. The agency says through October, there's been a 32% decline in violent crime and 47% drop in property crime compared to the same time period last year. "That's the goal is to make BART safe, clean and reliable," Chief Franklin said. "And we're not just doing that with our BART staff. We're also working very closely with our partners here in San Francisco.""
BART increased patrols and visibility across trains and stations over the past year and is intensifying presence for the holiday season in San Francisco and other busy locations. All 50 stations now have Next Generation Fare Gates to reduce fare evasion, and reported witnessing of fare evasion dropped 59%. Through October, BART recorded a 32% decline in violent crime and a 47% drop in property crime compared with the same period last year, and overall crime is down 45%. Riders report seeing more BART Police and feeling safer when keeping belongings close. BART coordinates with San Francisco partners to maintain safety, cleanliness, and reliability.
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