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In July, BART released the Role in the Region Report, a comprehensive study of BART's impact on the Bay Area illustrated by new analyses, data visualizations, and powerful personal narratives. Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing some of the key insights from the report in a series of Role in the Region articles here on bart.gov. Click here to read the first story -- on BART's role in reducing regional traffic -- click here for the second story, which explores BART's contributions to the economy.

We encourage you to read the full report - click here - and visit the project webpage at bart.gov/roleintheregion. 

Today's post examines BART's impact on the regional economy. See the full report for methodology.

BART is one of the greenest ways to get around the Bay Area and taking public transit is one of the easiest ways to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

Consider these facts:

• Transportation accounts for 38 percent of California's greenhouse gas emissions.
• Driving releases 42 times more greenhouse gases per mile than BART. 
• Every BART train car moves as many people as 76 automobiles.

California has a 2045 target date to achieve carbon neutrality and help prevent the worst impacts of climate change. The transition to zero-emission vehicles alone will not happen fast enough to meet state and regional climate goals.

What BART Riders Say…

“I think BART makes the world a better place. It provides an economy of scale, is better for the environment, and allows for more urbanization in the region.”  

Samantha Greenstone, High School Student at Orion Academy in Concord

Without BART, there would be a daily increase of 780,000 to 1,560,000 miles driven, which is equal to 2,000 to 4,000 cars driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Removing an equivalent amount of greenhouse gas emissions would require planting a new San Francisco-sized forest every two years to offset the extra carbon dioxide.

100 percent of BART’s contracted electricity supply has been greenhouse gas emission-free in recent years, and BART is helping transit agencies operating buses achieve their electrification goals with battery charging at BART stations. BART continues to find new ways to lower emissions; our September 2023 schedule change, which introduced shorter trains and only Fleet of the Future train cars running for the base schedule, resulted in a 15% reduction in energy used per day. 

What BART Riders Say…

“To me, BART is a sustainable way of life. When I take BART, I feel like I’m doing my part."

Rider from San Francisco, CA

Taking BART and other public transit options is one good thing anyone can do for the planet.

Learn more about BART's sustainability practices and read the 2023 Sustainability Report at bart.gov/sustainability.

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Just in time for National Reading Month, BART is thrilled to announce the One Book One BART Spring 2025 book club, this time with a natural history-themed group read and three events for nature lovers of all ages and interests (scroll down to “Events” for more info).  

BART's book club is novel strategy for rider and employee engagement that invites members of the public to read the same book at the same time and participate in themed events in BART trains and stations.  

As BART faces a significant financial crisis, we are experimenting with new and creative ways to engage community members and get people riding – and excited about – BART. One Book One BART encourages people to get on BART and experience the region’s abundance of transit-accessible adventures, all while celebrating the long tradition of reading books onboard. 

"The BART book club's natural history theme is an inspiration to get out and explore the remarkable place in which we live," said BART Board President Mark Foley. “BART can transport you to so many green spaces, from the urban wilds of Lake Merritt to the mudflats of Point Isabel, and it takes you there in earth-friendly style.” 

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This year’s official One Book One BART selection is Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide by local conservationist Jeff Miller, with illustrations by Oakland-based artist/author/conservationist Obi Kaufmann. Bay Area Wildlife, which is published by Berkeley-based nonprofit Heyday Books, takes an educational and highly entertaining approach to the region’s local fauna, “revealing why each of these creatures matters, as well as the threats that loom over our region’s incredible biodiversity.”

"How cool that Bay Area Wildlife is the selection for this year’s BART book club, connecting Bay Area residents with our open spaces and wildlife neighbors," said author Jeff Miller. "When you get outdoors to explore, definitely ditch the car and use public transit for your Bay Area wildlife expeditions. Our car-centric culture results in a disturbing toll of road-killed animals, fragmentation of wildlife habitat, and spewed emissions that are altering the climate to the point of impending species extinctions. How we move through the world also affects us and how we perceive our surroundings. Riding BART is a great way to do yourself and the planet a favor while connecting with our amazing bioregion."  

Added Gayle Wattawa, general manager and editorial director at Heyday Books: “Heyday is thrilled to partner with BART on this innovative book club. One of the many reasons we take BART is that we get to read on board! And we get to feel good about the environmental impact. So why not pick up this funny Bay Area nature guide published by a local nonprofit publisher at a BARTable independent bookstore (yay, you!), admire Obi Kaufmann's beautiful artwork, read it—and laugh out loud—onboard, and exit the station more deeply attuned to our beautiful natural setting? All the wins.”  

Bay Area Wildlife will serve as a jumping off point for a series of free outdoor excursions by BART stations and on trains – just pay your fare! The events are intended to encourage the public to take BART to explore and witness the Bay Area’s wealth of natural phenomena. Public transportation is one of the greenest ways to get around, and the many at-risk wildlife populations who call the Bay Area home are yet another reason to prioritize sustainability when you travel. Focusing on nature is also a key theme of Earth Week, which is celebrated globally during the week leading up to April 22. BART is committed to raising awareness about environmental issues and ways that BART riders can do their part to protect our planet.

“This year’s One Book One BART book club emphasizes that our transit network connects us to places and people, flora and fauna,” said BART Communications’ Michelle Robertson, Principal Marketing Rep., who created One Book One BART. “BART provides access to so much more than urban centers – did you know there are 900 parks located within a mile of our stations? It’s true! So pick up a copy of Bay Area Wildlife, hop onboard a train, and explore the majestic natural world that surrounds us – that includes gazing out of the big windows onboard our trains. You never know what natural wonders you’ll discover!” 

Bay Area Wildlife illustrator Obi Kaufmann also created three original paintings that feature wildlife found by BART. The works will soon be displayed in ad spaces across the BART system. 

Get going on your next outdoor adventure, by visiting bartable.bart.gov/outdoors to discover a wealth of hikes, bike rides, and outdoor itineraries by BART stations. And check out the many libraries accessible by BART.  

One Book One BART homepage: bart.gov/bookclub

Download the One Book One BART flyer to print and post here [pdf]

A photo from One Book One BART’s 2022 ”train read-in,” a book club on a moving, in-service train.

One Book One BART Events

All events are free to attend. Just pay your BART fare!

Guided Nature Walk with Author Jeff Miller and Pals 

When: Saturday, April 19 

• The first walk will leave the station at 9am. The walk from 19th to Lakeside Park will take approx. 45 - 60 minutes. RSVP for the first walk (9am) on Eventbrite here 

• The second walk will leave the station at 11am. The walk from 19th St. to Lakeside Park will take approx. 45 - 60 minutes. RSVP for the second walk (11am) on Eventbrite here  

Where: 19th St/Oakland Station to the Rotary Nature Center 

Itinerary subject to change. 

Meet Bay Area Wildlife author Jeff Miller as he and some conservationist colleagues and local naturalists take us on a ~1.4-mile guided nature walk of Lake Merritt that will begin at 19th St. Station in Downtown Oakland.  

Expect to see lots of water birds and an assortment of herons and egrets, maybe even some fish! The walk will end in the grassy area adjacent to the Rotary Nature Center on the lake, where participants will have the opportunity to rendezvous with and learn from local environmental organizations.

Wear comfy walking shoes, fill up your water bottle, and bring whatever else you may need for the walk. And don’t forget your copy of Bay Area Wildlife – Jeff will be signing books.  

Bike Ride and Birdwatching 

When: Saturday, April 26

• Early short ride - Departs North Berkeley Station at 7:45am. The ride is approx. 8 miles roundtrip and will end at North Berkeley Station at approx. 9:45am. RSVP for the 7:45am short ride on Eventbrite.
• Long late ride - Departs North Berkeley Station at 10am. The ride is approx. 15 miles roundtrip and will end back at North Berkeley at approx. 1pm. RSVP for the 10am long ride on Eventbrite

Where: North Berkeley Station 

Itinerary subject to change. 

Heath Maddox, BART Manager of Bicycle and Micromobility Access Programs, and local birdwatchers will host two bike rides -- a shorter one for early birds and a later one for those looking for a long ride -- with birdwatching stops along the way. The ride will start and end at North Berkeley Station.

In addition to the expertise of local birdwatchers, we’ll have a digital guide featuring info on birds we might spot on the ride. Find the short 7:45am route here and the long 10am route here.

Bring your bike, helmet, and binoculars – we’ll have extras on hand to lend. You should also bring anything you need to be self-sufficient and keep your bike rolling (spare tube, patch kit, pump, etc.). If you do not have a bike, you can rent one from the Bay Wheels hub at North Berkeley Station.

BART Train Expedition with Obi Kaufmann 

When: Saturday, May 3, noon to approx. 1pm 

Where: Pleasant Hill/City Centre Station to 12th St/Oakland Station 

RSVP on Eventbrite

"Bay Area Wildlife" illustrator and acclaimed poet-naturalist Obi Kaufmann takes the public on a first-of-its-kind BART Train Expedition! The free, family-friendly ride on an in-service passenger train will take us on a journey through the East Bay’s mosaicked, ecological landscape – all through the windows of a Yellow Line train. During the ride, Kaufmann will transport us through “deep time” as he tells stories about the area’s ecosystems, water, fire, infrastructure, volcanic history, trees, and more.  

At the end of the approx. 30-minute ride, we’ll disembark at 12th St./Oakland Station and walk with Obi to Frank Ogawa Plaza, where we’ll pay homage to the Town’s most famous oak tree.  

A photo from BART HQ Book Day 2023, a celebration of books and community held for employees at BART HQ.  

Where to find the book

Bay Area Wildlife is available for purchase at many local bookstores, including our One Book One BART independent bookstore partners, who are offering 20% off the title when customers show their Clipper cards. All of our partners are within a mile of a BART station: 

Banter Bookshop - Fremont Station  

Bird and Beckett – Glen Park Station 

Books on B - Hayward Station 

Mrs. Dalloway’s - Rockridge Station  

Orinda Books - Orinda Station  

Spectator Books - MacArthur Station  

Tally Ho! Books – MacArthur Station 

You can also check the title out from local libraries – find BARTable’s roundup of libraries accessible by BART here – and on the digital app Hoopla.    

Win a copy of Bay Area Wildlife + BART swag 

BARTable will be running a sweepstakes for free copies of "Bay Area Wildlife" and other One Book One BART prizes on the BARTable Contests and Deals page. The sweepstakes will run from March 24 to March 30.  

We'll also be running social media contests on BARTable’s Instagram.   

Keep up with One Book One BART contest announcements by signing up for the book club mailing list (see instructions at the top of this page) and the BARTable This Week newsletter. 

About Jeff Miller 

Jeff Miller is an amateur naturalist, professional conservationist, and passionate advocate for wildlife. Jeff is the founder of the nonprofit Alameda Creek Alliance and has served as its executive director since 1997, working to restore steelhead trout and salmon to Alameda Creek and protect the Bay Area’s largest local watershed. He’s a senior conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity, spearheading biodiversity protection campaigns throughout the Bay Area and California, preparing endangered species listing petitions, writing press releases, and doing public outreach and organizing around wildlife protection issues. Over the last quarter century, he has been involved in conservation efforts for dozens of the most iconic imperiled wildlife species in the Bay Area, the most recent being securing state protections for burrowing owls. Jeff says that loving nature is as important as fighting for it and grieving ecological destruction. People tend to care more about animals and places that they have a direct experience with, so he wrote Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide to try to connect readers with our regional fauna and inspire them to make a pilgrimage to witness the Bay Area’s spectacular natural phenomena. 

As we wrap up 2023, BART will be running Sunday service on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, and 2024 New Year's Day, Monday, January 1.

BART service will be the following for the last week of 2023:

Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24: standard Sunday service (8am-midnight)

Christmas Day, Monday, December 25: Sunday service (8am-midnight) to observe the holiday

New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31: standard Sunday service (8am-midnight). BART will be providing 1am Extended Service for late night riders coming back from the New Year's Fireworks show in San Francisco or other celebrations. 

New Year's Day, Monday, January 1: Sunday service (8am-midnight) to observe the holiday

Parking

Parking is always free after 3pm and on weekends. Parking will also be free on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This applies to all BART stations except for Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, as they are operated by VTA.

All other parking rules will be enforced.

For those travelling during the holidays and taking BART to the airport, you can purchase multi-day parking in advance through the BART official app. Check out our guide on how to pay for multi-day parking for airport riders.

Download the BART app to pay for parking and trip planning:

Apple App Store 

Google Play Store 

Join the fun! Click here to download BART-themed holiday cookie templates!

Holiday coloring sheets:

BART Kwanzaa.pdf

BART Pandoru.pdf

BART Hanukkah.pdf

BART Christmas.pdf 

BART has eliminated what was projected to be a $35 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year through various cuts and strict cost control efficiencies. The upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget Memo, to be released at the end of the month, will now show a balanced budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, but structural deficits of $350 million to $400 million loom in following years unless long term, stable funding sources can be identified.

“We’re getting our budget in order to the extent that we can,” said BART Board President Mark Foley. “Closing a $35 million gap is no easy task. Now that we’ve overcome the first hurdle, we’ll focus on the bigger picture of restructuring BART’s funding model for long term sustainability.”

BART was able to close the projected $35 million dollar deficit through a combination of cost controls and revenue generation. Examples include:

Cost Controls

• A strategic hiring freeze while protecting safety and service quality
• Labor savings from reducing near term retiree healthcare costs
• Non-labor budget reductions across all departments
• Running shorter trains
• Locked-in low renewable electricity rates
• Implementation of Inspector General’s recommendations for efficiencies

Revenue Generation

• Installation of Next Generation Fare Gates to reduce fare evasion and increase ridership
• Maintaining inflation-based fare increases
• Offering new fare products like Clipper BayPass which is now revenue positive
• Improving transit coordination
• Growing ridership through station activations and events
• Negotiating new agreements for telecommunications revenues

Total operating expense growth in the FY26 budget is only 1% compared to inflation in the Bay Area at 2.7% over the past year and the size of workforce has been reduced from the current year due to the strategic hiring freeze. In fact, even before the recent cost cutting, BART has been able to keep its operating costs below the rate of inflation since 2019.

While BART is prioritizing high-quality and frequent service to attract more riders, overall, BART is running 100 fewer trains per week than before the pandemic. 

BART is one of the most cost-efficient rail operators in the nation despite operating in a very high-cost region. By one measure, the cost per vehicle revenue hour, BART is significantly more efficient than similar systems like Washington, D.C.’s WMATA and Atlanta’s MARTA (Vehicle rail hour rates: BART - $283, MARTA $370, WMATA $466). 

BART cannot close structural deficits with service cuts

As ridership continues to slowly grow, BART’s historical reliance on passenger fares to pay for operations, long seen as very effective, is outdated and no longer sustainable. New sources of funding are needed to avoid significant service cuts.

Even with belt-tightening, BART can’t cut its way out of the crisis without causing a transit death spiral. That is because rail has high fixed costs to maintain infrastructure and low marginal costs driven by changes in service. For example, when BART closed at 9pm and reduced frequencies during the height of the pandemic, it represented a 40% cut in service, but it only reduced operating costs by 12%. Even a 90% cut in service (9pm closure, one-hour frequencies, and running only three of the five BART lines) would close less than half of the FY27 $376 million deficit.  

Next steps for the BART budget

The soon-to-be-released 2026 Preliminary Budget Memo will mark the beginning of the final stretch of BART’s budget activity for the year. A series of presentations at Board meetings will culminate in a Board of Directors vote in June to adopt a two-year budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. 

This May the Fourth, BART invites the public on an epic journey through a galaxy far, far away. 

On Sunday, May 4, BART will transform a train into a special starship to set the scene for an epic 90-minute ride in celebration of May the Fourth. Bring friends or travel solo. Either way, you’ll leave with an alliance of like-minded pals. 

Travelers should dress in apparel fitting for a May the Fourth celebration (please leave the blasters on your home planets). Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes. The admiral of our ship will look kindly on you for incorporating BART into your outfit. You can also expect live music, competitions, trivia, May the 4th decor, and plenty of surprises. 

The voyage itinerary: We will depart MacArthur Spaceport at 4pm and make the jump into hyperspace to reach Pittsburg/Bay Point, a space station on the Outer Rim of our system. Our ship will then turn around and make its way back to MacArthur Spaceport with an estimated arrival time of 5:30pm. Pre-boarding will start at 3pm.  

Our ship will make no stops for the duration of the 90-minute ride, so attendees should eat and use the restroom before departure. Artificial gravity will be provided for passenger comfort.  

Space on our vehicle is limited, and reservations are required via Eventbrite. There is no cost to attend other than paying your BART fare.  

When: Sunday, May 4, 4pm to 5:30pm 

Check-in opens at 3pm. Arrive no later than 3:30pm. 

Where: MacArthur Station 

Why: May the 4th be with you 

RSVP: Reserve your spot on Eventbrite – bartmaythefourth.eventbrite.com 

The e-ticket you receive from Eventbrite is NOT your BART fare. Every participant must have a Clipper card. Make sure you have at least $7.10 (BART’s excursion fare) on the card. 

BART is experimenting with hosting events on trains, including the sold-out Valentraine speed dating mixer in February, as a way to engage our community, foster connections, and encourage riding BART. Transit connects us to places, but can also connect us to each other. Learn more about fun stuff happening at BART at bart.gov/fun.  

Heading to Hardly Strictly at Golden Gate Park this weekend? Public transit is your best bet there and back, and BART and Muni are here to help!

BART riders heading to Hardly Strictly from the East Bay can take a train to Powell Station. Transfer to a Muni 5 Fulton bus or 5R Fulton Rapid on Market Street and ride to Golden Park. 

BART riders coming up from San Mateo County or San Francisco can take a train to Civic Center Station and transfer to a Muni N Judah train on the upper level of the station. The N Judah train will run near Golden Gate Park on Irving and Judah Streets.

Rider Tips

Parking is free at all BART stations except Milpitas and Berryessa (which are operated by VTA) on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. Pay for parking easily on the BART app.

Before you leave home put a Clipper card on your cellphone through either Apple Pay or Google Pay. Clipper is waiving the $3 new-card fee for riders who add either of the mobile options. Please ensure you have sufficient funds for a round trip. Plan at the cost of your trip in advance.

Real-time departures and train alerts can be found at bart.gov/eta or on the BART app. 

Hardly Strictly is only of many amazing events happening in the Bay Area this weekend! Learn more at BARTable This Weekend here!

BART’s effort to rebuild its aging infrastructure is on track and is delivering results by improving the system’s reliability and overall safety. That’s the main conclusion from a new annual report issued by the independent panel of experts overseeing the Measure RR rebuilding program. The report will be presented to the BART Board of Directors at its meeting today, August 24.

The independent Bond Oversight Committee’s new Annual Report says through March 2023 $1.57 billion of Measure RR funds had been invested in rebuilding the backbone of BART. There are now 152 RR-supported projects that are in planning, design, construction, or have been completed. A total of 48 projects are complete, up from 36 when the committee issued its previous annual report in 2022.
 
46% of all anticipated Measure RR work has already been completed. The Bond Oversight Committee wrote the progress is ahead of projections made by BART in 2016 when Measure RR was put before BART District voters. The committee wrote it “believes BART is delivering rebuilding projects in a timely manner and that the work is improving the reliability and safety of the system.”

Significant accomplishments in the last year include:

*Substantial completion of the 34.5kV (kilovolt) traction power cable replacement work in downtown San Francisco.
*Completed trackway demolition and restoration for the Transbay Tube retrofit.
*Station modernization projects completed at Powell Street Station in downtown San Francisco and 19th Street Station in downtown Oakland.
*The number of service delays due to rail-related issues dropped from 217 in 2021 to 95 in 2022.
*Issuance of $700 million in climate-certified Green Bonds to ensure uninterrupted funding of RR projects.

Bond Oversight Committee members have unrestricted access to BART documents, hold quarterly public meetings to review the progress of the Measure RR rebuilding program, and are focused on ensuring BART is spending bond money in a manner consistent with what was promised to voters. You can learn more about the committee at bart.gov/bondoversight.

Measure RR is a $3.5 billion bond measure that was approved by voters in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties in 2016. The Bond Oversight Committee is comprised of seven members who represent a diversity of expertise. The organizations represented on the committee include the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management section of the American Society for Public Administration, the Project Management Institute, and the League of Women Voters.

Update: The survey is now closed.

BART is seeking the public’s input on a proposed January 2026 less-than-inflation fare increase.  

BART’s current funding model relies on passenger fares to run safe, clean, and reliable service and to help pay for key improvement projects. BART has a fare increase program that calls for small, regular, less-than-inflation increases every two years, with the next increase of 6.2% scheduled for January 1, 2026. For a short trip like Downtown Berkeley to 19th St./Oakland, the regular fare is estimated to increase by $0.15, and for a longer trip like Antioch to Montgomery, it’s estimated to increase by $0.55. 

This proposed increase will help minimize the risk of service cuts while BART explores a long-term funding solution to restore financial stability, as some riders are taking fewer trips than before. Fares continue to be an important funding source to continue to meet the needs of riders who rely on BART. 

Your feedback is important! Learn more and share your opinions by taking the survey online at bart.gov/faresurvey2025 or in-station at the locations listed below. The survey closes March 18. Respondents may choose to enter to win a $50 Clipper card at the end of the survey. It is available in multiple languages. 

In-station survey locations: 

• Lake Merritt | Tuesday, March 4, 7am – 9:30am 

• Pittsburg/Bay Point | Thursday, March 6, 3pm – 6pm 

• Fruitvale | Monday, March 10, 7am – 9:30am 

• El Cerrito del Norte | Wednesday, March 12, 3pm – 6pm 

• Montgomery St | Thursday, March 13, 7am – 9:30am 

BART offers the following fare discount programs: 

• Low-income adults earning 200% or less of the federal poverty level get 50% off through the regional Clipper START program.  

• Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off with a Youth Clipper card. 4 years and younger ride free.  

• Seniors 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card.  

• The RTC Clipper card is a version of Clipper created for passengers under 65 with qualifying disabilities to provide 62.5% off.  

• BART offers a “High-value Discount.” Adult Clipper cards get a 6.25% discount on cash value rides by buying $48 worth of value for $45 or $64 worth of value for $60 when autoload is set up with your registered Clipper card.  

• Monthly “A” Adult Fast Pass + BART within San Francisco: Unlimited rides on all Muni vehicles and on BART within San Francisco (trips outside of these stations are charged full fare). Available for sale from the 17th of the prior month through the 16th of the month. 

• Students on a school-sponsored field trip for an educational purpose are eligible for a 62.5% discount fare when purchased in advance through Group Sales. 

All discounts are set up in advance through Clipper: clippercard.com/discounts  

The BART Board of Directors annual workshop will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, and for the first time, it will include a lively panel discussion with transit advocates, policy experts, and key stakeholders to discuss what is needed to develop and successfully pass a regional transportation funding measure to provide long-term funding for BART and all Bay Area transit agencies.

The panel discussion is free and open to the public and will take place from 9am-noon in the BART boardroom (2150 Webster Street, Oakland) and on Zoom. This is an exciting opportunity for the BART board, BART employees, news media, and members of the public to hear a variety of perspectives about what transit operators need to do in the next 30 months to achieve a successful transportation measure in 2026, including improvements to the customer experience and policy reforms. 

In addition to the experts on the panel, Rebecca Long from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will help us set the stage for the discussion, as they are leading the effort to secure long term funding for transit.

Public comment related to the panel topic will be taken at the end of the panel discussion. 

The second half of the Board Workshop will include informational staff presentations on BART’s operating budget projections and BART’s capital program to fund and deliver projects that ensure safe, reliable, and frequent service. Staff will also introduce a new customer commitment and review the changes underway to improve the customer experience. 

View the agenda and presentations.

Panel Details

Moderator: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University

Panelists:

• Alicia John-Baptiste, President and CEO, SPUR

• Darrell Owens, Policy and Data Analyst and Advocate, East Bay Transit Riders Union

• Emily Loper, Vice President of Public Policy, Bay Area Council

• Ian Griffiths, Co-Founder and Policy Director, Seamless Bay Area

• Jeff Shaffer, President/Business Agent, Local 1277, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

When: February 8th, 9am-noon

Where: In person in the BART Boardroom, 2150 Webster Street, Oakland, or via Zoom by calling

833-548-0282 and entering access code 822 5984 8450 or logging in to Zoom.com and entering

access code 822 5984 8450.