""We know that public transit is essential to the Bay Area, and it's great to see evidence supporting that riders are back and our agencies are going above and beyond to meet their needs.""
""The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) faces a troubling financial outlook, with projections indicating an annual operating deficit that could rise from $307 million in fiscal year 2026-2027 to as much as $434 million by 2030.""
BART reported 4.5 million trips in February, a 13% increase year-over-year. Average weekday ridership rose to 191,099, while Saturday and Sunday ridership increased by 27% and 15%, respectively. Muni and Caltrain also experienced ridership gains, with Caltrain carrying 7,854,311 passengers, a 46.8% increase since 2025. Despite these gains, transit agencies face a projected $800 million deficit by fiscal year 2026/27, raising concerns about potential service reductions if funding is not secured.
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