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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
California

Transit agencies and riders face uncertain future if tax measure fails in November

BART faces a major budget shortfall that could force 2027 layoffs, closure of 10–15 stations, fare and parking hikes, and service reductions without new funding.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

BART's gates helping prevent fare evasion; 10 train stations could close due to deficit

BART may close 10 low-ridership stations to address a $400 million deficit, while new fare gates reduce vandalism and generate $10 million annually.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Transit agencies and riders face uncertain future if tax measure fails in November

If the proposed measure fails, BART is considering widespread cuts in 2027 that would include laying off 1,200 employees, closing 10 to 15 stations, raising fares and parking fees by up to 50%, cutting train lines and reducing train hours. The West Dublin-Pleasanton station, which Moore takes to Oakland at least four times a week, is one BART could shutter as it grapples with a $376 million deficit.
California
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

LAX has fallen in global airport rankings. Will a pre-Olympics transformation help?

LAX faces infrastructure failures, ridership declines, and major construction delays during a $30 billion overhaul while preparing for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Metro's ridership in June dropped to lowest of the year after immigration raids

The transit agency estimated a ridership count of roughly 23.7 million last month on its bus and rail systems - a 13.5% drop from May and the lowest June on record since 2022, when numbers had started to rebound since the pandemic emergency.
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