Finding F4
Ridership had begun declining prior to the pandemic due to factors including lower gas prices, more dispersed job locations, and increased ride-hailing.
Jury report: BART at a Crossroads: Structural Deficit, Governance Accountability, and the Choices Ahead · PDF page 21
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BART Board of Directors
Agrees with the finding without additional explanation.
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