""I can think of no other improvement that BART could make that would resonate with our riders and improved the quality of the customer experience,""
""What we're doing is an absolute full court press with getting uniformed personnel out on the trains and in the stations,""
""It was wide open and a lot of people got through. Anyone could get through. Now you need to have a valid pass to get through - so it's a lot safer,""
""I think the new BART is going to be pivotal in the whole entire Bay Area turning, from a financial, from an economic standpoint,""
BART installed new fare gates at all stations after months of work. The gates aim to reduce fare evasion and improve safety on trains and in stations. Uniformed personnel have been increased on trains and in stations as part of enforcement efforts. Riders reported frequent turnstile hopping before the gates and noted that a valid pass is now required to enter, increasing perceived safety. BART continues to face revenue shortfalls and large budget deficits, and leaders view the gates as a component of post‑COVID financial and economic revitalization. Ongoing efforts will focus on improving operational efficiency and public transit service.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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