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BART Sales Tax Vote: Save Stations or Face Closures?

2/7/2026

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Voters will decide in November on a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) sales tax to close a $376 million deficit.
The measure would raise taxes by 0.5% in several counties and 1% in San Francisco, potentially generating over $300 million annually.
Without approval, BART could close 10–15 stations and lay off about 1,200 workers by 2027, risking longer commutes for riders.
Debora Allen, former BART Board Director, opposes the measure.

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Story summary

Voters will decide in November on a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) sales tax to close a $376 million deficit.
The measure would raise taxes by 0.5% in several counties and 1% in San Francisco, potentially generating over $300 million annually.
Without approval, BART could close 10–15 stations and lay off about 1,200 workers by 2027, risking longer commutes for riders.
Debora Allen, former BART Board Director, opposes the measure.