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BART Shutdown Strands Thousands Amid Urgent Infrastructure Needs
5/9/2025
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- A computer networking failure caused a total shutdown of BART in California early Friday, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Although service resumed by 9:20 a.m., delays persisted, forcing riders to seek alternative transport like AC Transit buses and ferries. This incident underscores the urgent need for upgrades to the aging transit infrastructure.
