BART staff recently reviewed the Senate Republicans' HEALS Act proposal and it does not include funding for public transit agencies.
Transit systems across the United States continue to run service for essential workers, transit dependent riders, and those avoiding car traffic.
Transit systems across the United States continue to run service for essential workers, transit dependent riders, and those avoiding car traffic.
Earlier in July, we joined a national coalition of transit leaders requesting $32-36 billion in add'l funding be included in next COVID-19 relief bill for public transportation industry to help cover COVID-related costs and revenue losses through 2021.
Emergency funding will help prevent devastating permanent cuts nationwide and disproportionate economic and social impacts for many underserved communities.
For BART, as example, ridership during SIP has been largely those lacking a car, people of color and making >$50K/year.
For BART, as example, ridership during SIP has been largely those lacking a car, people of color and making >$50K/year.
At BART, we project the pandemic and resulting economic recession will cut our revenue by $975 Million in the next 3 years (through FY22).
Public transit agencies across US - from both Democratic and Republican-controlled states - face similar challenges.
Public transit agencies across US - from both Democratic and Republican-controlled states - face similar challenges.
BART continues to run service every day for those who still take public transit to work, home and more during this pandemic.
We've been logging all COVID-19 related updates since way back in February at bart.gov/covid19. It's very long now, but well worth a check.
We've been logging all COVID-19 related updates since way back in February at bart.gov/covid19. It's very long now, but well worth a check.
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