BART could close 15 stations, lay off 1,200 without sales tax measure
BART faces a $376 million deficit due to ridership dropping over 50% since 2019, risking major service cuts and layoffs without voter-approved sales tax revenue.
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BART releases doomsday scenario in case sales tax doesn't pass
BART releases doomsday scenario in case sales tax doesn’t pass A proposal to raise $1 billion a year will likely be on the November ballot. But BART is planning for massive service cuts — including a total system shutdown — if the measure is voted down.
BART, AC Transit warn of drastic service cuts unless sales tax measure is approved
BART, AC Transit warn of drastic service cuts unless sales tax measure is approved A group is collecting signatures to put a measure on the November ballot. It would raise Richmond’s sales tax to 10.25 cents to help fund public transportation.
BART Sees Grim Future If Voters Don't Approve Tax Increase
Potential cuts to BART service are outlined in a BART Board of Directors staff report released Thursday. The cuts would be implemented if a regional sales tax increase does not pass in November. Phase one of the cuts would close 10 stations and reduce service by 63%. (BART Board of Directors via Bay City News) By Thomas Hughes Bay City News BART says it could close up to 15 rapid-transit stations, eliminate the Blue line that runs between Daly C…
Station closed? BART could abandon Tri-Valley stops under doomsday budget cuts
BART says it could close up to 15 rapid-transit stations, eliminate the Blue line that runs between Daly City and Dublin-Pleasanton, and reduce service systemwide if voters turn down a sales tax increase planned for November. The post Station closed? BART could abandon Tri-Valley stops under doomsday budget cuts appeared first on Danville San Ramon.
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