Last week BART conducted a Twitter Town Hall, fielding questions from the public on a variety of topics. Great information came out of it including plans & projects affecting Contra Costa. We collected the Contra Costa-related questions and responses below:
Hercules/Richmond (West CoCo Transit Study):
https://twitter.com/Niktereuto/status/867093708335792128
Marin- No. Richmond- there is a West Contra Costa high capacity study towards Hercules that is on-going, https://t.co/R3NtdzzeF5
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
The West County High-Capacity Transit Study will identify one or more projects to improve high-capacity transit in West County, expand alternatives to driving on congested streets and highways, and improve regional air quality and quality of life. Read more: westcountytransitstudy.com
BART to Antioch:
Question for @SFBART: What's the estimated completion date for Oakley station? It's been ongoing since I moved last year. #AskSFBART
— FooBear408® (@FooBear408) May 23, 2017
BART to Antioch opens in May 2018! https://t.co/ob32opPgKp
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
The goal of the eBART Project is to bring BART service to Antioch and the rest of east Contra Costa County, connecting the growing region of east Contra Costa with areas already served by BART. More info: East Contra Costa BART Extension (eBART)
New Clipper:
I'd like to see smart phones considered as a @SFBART payment option – whether to refill my card or to enter platform. #ApplePay #AndroidPay
— Michael (@MicBarlett) May 23, 2017
It's being considered for Clipper 2! This is a great idea we would love to see happen. MTC is working on it. https://t.co/ExQvzAXPIp
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
MTC and the transit operators plan to launch the next generation of Clipper (aka ‘Clipper 2’) by 2020. They’ve already incorporated public input on different ways to pay, more convenient account management and other transportation uses for Clipper (e.g. parking at stations). Take their survey & give feedback to further guide the development of the next-generation Clipper system: futureofclipper.com
Delays/Crowding on P/BP Line:
#asksfbart why do all the delays seem to happen on the Pittsburg/Bay Point line?
— Jenn (@jennnhammm) May 23, 2017
Most delays are on M Line (In SF). The Yellow line is part of that and it is very congested. https://t.co/JNRMj3bh88
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/alueder/status/867096494695776256
We are expanding our fleet, with the goal of 1081 cars to address capacity – BART to Antioch and beyond. https://t.co/mvEYb1TcHS
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
Visit BART’s Fleet of the Future page to learn about the new train cars. To jump to information on the schedule for adding new cars into service, visit the Delivery Plan page.
Concord/Bay Fair Development:
Which BART station has the most developable land within .5 miles? #AskSFBART
— Libby Lee-Egan (@mmelibbington) May 23, 2017
Probably North Concord or Bay Fair and we are developing plans for both. https://t.co/q8Y9SccSgC
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
New Transbay Tube Study:
https://twitter.com/shanand/status/867098085587013633
Correct. There are funds in RR to do an initial study. Working w/ partners to initiate planning soon. BIG $$$$$$ https://t.co/Xl1naHUewB
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
Seat Removal:
https://twitter.com/rusher81572/status/867105712123502593
Removing seats gives you more breathing room while our new trains arrive – it's an anti-sardine measure. https://t.co/wPEBorsBiT
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
After testing three different layouts, BART conducted a survey to determine the reduced-seating layout passengers felt most improved their ride experience. BART is applying that layout to 380 cars in the fleet. Also, as new train cars arrive and BART is able to lengthen trains and eventually run trains closer together, there will be many more seats for customers. More information: bart.gov/testcar
Wheel noise:
Why is it so loud? Anything being done to reduce loudness? ~ Infrequent user of Airport to SF BART.
— ? Elijah Lynn? (@ElijahLynn) May 23, 2017
Yes, we have begun cutting (13 so far) and we are doing sound tests. More to come including media tour. https://t.co/AMu9pfUBU5 pic.twitter.com/HwmqXqcooP
— BART (@SFBART) May 23, 2017
More information: New Wheel Tech Quiets Screeching Rails (article)
