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Voters Decide Half-Cent Tax to Avoid BART Cuts

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC · How we work

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BART faces service cuts unless voters approve a half-cent sales tax.
The measure would generate about $1 billion annually for 14 years for regional transit.
Without the tax, BART could close 15 stations and cut frequency 63% by early 2027.
Jeffrey Tumlin, former SFMTA head, warned losing BART would destroy the Bay Area economy.
Spur estimates Bay Bridge traffic could double, adding 10 miles each way and $3,280 yearly costs.

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BART faces service cuts unless voters approve a half-cent sales tax.
The measure would generate about $1 billion annually for 14 years for regional transit.
Without the tax, BART could close 15 stations and cut frequency 63% by early 2027.
Jeffrey Tumlin, former SFMTA head, warned losing BART would destroy the Bay Area economy.
Spur estimates Bay Bridge traffic could double, adding 10 miles each way and $3,280 yearly costs.