Public transit is an essential tool in reducing greenhouse gases and producing a more sustainable environment. The eBART Project will increase the opportunity for people to use public transit, reducing auto use, and thereby reducing air pollution. The propulsion technology recommended for the eBART Project is clean diesel, which meets all applicable U.S. and California air quality standards. Below are a few facts about why the eBART Project is an environmentally sustainable choice for East Contra Costa County:
- The proposed DMU trains would use ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, which is much cleaner than the diesel fuel in use today.
- The Proposed Project would reduce greenhouse gas emissions beyond the reductions already achieved by BART today.
- The Proposed Project would reduce auto travel by 340,000 miles every day.
On April 23, 2009, the BART Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing for the eBART Project, and approved the Environmental Impact Report. Final Design procedures are now well underway with construction expected to start when design is completed and construction funding is arranged with the funding agencies.
Comment from a resident:
"My husband and I reside very close to the proposed station at Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg. We are very pleased to welcome BART into our local community and believe it will greatly benefit both the BART system and our residents. I will be working in Oakland and my husband will be in San Leandro and Richmond. We look forward to being able to take advantage of the BART station when it is ready."
– Pittsburg Resident
Last Updated: February 23, 2010
