Bus and Rail

World Class Transit for the Bay Area

Subtitle: 
How to build a cheaper, faster, smarter transit system for the Bay Area.
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TransForm's seminal report.
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Executive Summary

The path to World Class Transit lies right in front of our eyes. By harnessing the power of our existing transportation infrastructure, including nearly 18,000 miles of roads and 600 miles of rail tracks, we can create a system that greatly increases transit ridership and decreases congestion within just a few years.

Revolutionizing Bay Area Transit...on a Budget

Subtitle: 
Creating a state-of-the-art rapid bus network
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Outlines a Bus Rapid Transit network that will provide the fastest, lowest-cost way to dramatically improve the speed and quality of public transit in the Bay Area.
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Executive Summary

The Bay Area faces a growing transportation crisis, including intense traffic congestion and a declining share of trips taken by public transit, bicycle and on foot. In response to this crisis, Bay Area politicians are proposing an estimated $12 billion in new transportation funding sources in the form of sales taxes and bridge toll increases. This massive transportation funding spree will largely lock in the

Overextended

Subtitle: 
An Analysis of the Economic Uncertainties and Environmental Justice Risks of Extending BART to San Jose
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While outdated, this report contains some useful background information that is still relevant today.
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Executive Summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has announced that a "Regional Transit Expansion Policy" (RTEP) for the Bay Area will be developed by August 2001. BART to San Jose is being touted as a likely priority project with a price tag of $3.8 billion.

¡Acceso Ahora!

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Spanish version of Access Now! guide.
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Obtenga un Transporte Justo Para su Comunidad

Trabajos fuera del alcance, sitas perdidas del medico, estudiantes que no pueden llegar a sus clases nocturnas para graduarse. Estos problemas tienen una causa en común: transporte inadecuado. Frecuentemente estas son consecuencias resultando de décadas de decisiones sobre el transporte y desarrollo urbano que fallaron en involucrar adecuadamente a las personas con las necesidades más grandes. En

Access Now!

Subtitle: 
A Guide to Winning the Transportation Your Community Needs
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Inadequate transportation is a major barrier to accessing jobs, education, child care, and health care. This comprehensive guide can help communities throughout the Bay Area to win safer streets and better transit.
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