tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post5863400342650844364..comments2023-11-05T04:03:35.548-08:00Comments on BART Musings: With gas prices at record high, what's not to love about BART?bartmusingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16327844700926513435noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-18007188107323555132008-05-01T12:35:00.000-07:002008-05-01T12:35:00.000-07:00I work at BART and it's a great break from the dai...I work at BART and it's a great break from the daily drive I used to make to SFO everyday from the Brentwood/Oakley/Disc. Bay area. It is now an easy drive to North Concord and a free, easy ride to my destination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-78510327319005638432008-04-28T12:42:00.000-07:002008-04-28T12:42:00.000-07:00BART is one of the most expensive public transit s...BART is one of the most expensive public transit systems in the US because the BART Board made a decision some time ago to require their riders pay a higher percentage of their actual cost per ride than many other transit systems across the US. BART recovers about 60% of its operating costs from the farebox. Most transit systems are around 25-40%. Being public transit systems, the shortfall is made up in taxes of one form or another. If you really want to travel on the public dole, ride Golden Gate Transit. Personally, I think it's a good thing for BART riders to pay a higher share of the cost of their ride, foregoing larger subsidies. I just think BART should respect their ridership more and enforce the rules -- from food & drink to fare evasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-34136994668258930712008-04-23T09:57:00.000-07:002008-04-23T09:57:00.000-07:00true, it's not economical for some. i'm lucky bec...true, it's not economical for some. i'm lucky because my employer pays for my bart tickets.bartmusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327844700926513435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-20081082485528694092008-04-23T09:19:00.000-07:002008-04-23T09:19:00.000-07:00Depending on your vehicle, parking situation and d...Depending on your vehicle, parking situation and distance to work, its BARELY economically wise for BART.<BR/><BR/>Its beyond me why this system is one of the most expensive in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-4366795438280902782008-04-23T08:44:00.000-07:002008-04-23T08:44:00.000-07:00I got the numbers from KTVU 10 O'Clock news...mayb...I got the numbers from KTVU 10 O'Clock news...maybe the source is on their website too?bartmusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327844700926513435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-40162570714077426472008-04-22T22:48:00.000-07:002008-04-22T22:48:00.000-07:00Thanks for mentioning the item about Bay Bridge tr...Thanks for mentioning the item about Bay Bridge traffic. Is there a convenient source where Bay Bridge traffic numbers are available?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com