BART

BART, AC Transit, and Muni are supporting a November sales tax measure after similar tax proposals failed in June. Transit advocates believe this mass transit tax may succeed where previous efforts did not.

Suburban homeowners, who are more likely to drive, are the critical swing vote for a sales tax measure funding transit agencies in November. The outcome hinges on their decision despite their lower likelihood of using BART.

Bay Area transit systems face funding challenges due to lower ridership post-pandemic, prompting a ballot measure to increase local sales-tax rates for their support. The 'Connect Bay Area' campaign is promoting the measure through events to highlight transit's importance, with a World Cup match serving as a test of the systems' capacity.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating economic activity in Oakland through watch parties, BART travelers, and Airbnb bookings. The event is highlighted as a potential catalyst for local business growth.

BART service between South Hayward, San Leandro, and Castro Valley stations was halted early Thursday due to an equipment problem on the tracks. The disruption caused major delays and service outages as of 5:05 a.m.

The Walnut Creek BART station was closed Monday morning due to a 'major medical emergency' and reopened by 11:16 a.m. The closure, announced at 10:37 a.m., temporarily disrupted BART service on the Antioch line between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill. No further details were provided.

Sacramento Democrats have proposed a regional taxing district to raise taxes for BART without separate votes in individual Bay Area counties. Supporters submitted approximately 306,000 signatures for the initiative.

San Francisco's BART subway network may shut down due to financial struggles. The city is facing difficulties in paying for its 50-station network. This comes as the city grapples with crime and permissiveness.