BART Will Run Shorter Trains

The agency says shorter trains will enable them to increase security, retire aging cars, and save on energy costs.

1 minute read

September 7, 2023, 10:00 AM PDT

BART train at outdoor above-ground station in Oakland, California

BART train in Oakland, California. | Sundry Photography / Adobe Stock

As part of an effort to bring back its floundering ridership after the pandemic and address safety concerns, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) announced it will begin deploying shorter trains, according to Joel Umanzor writing in The San Francisco Standard.

In a post on the platform formerly known as Twitter, the agency said cars will be added back as needed.

Weeks ago, the agency launched a second phase of its Not One More Girl initiative aimed at improving rider safety and ending harassment and assault on BART trains. Safety is often cited by transit passengers as a major concern, particularly as ridership fell during the pandemic.

FULL STORY: BART To Run Shorter Trains for Rider Safety Starting Soon

Thursday, August 31, 2023 in The San Francisco Standard

Transportation California BART San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Public Transit Transit Security View More

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.