Recommendation R4
By March 1, 2027, the BART Board should consider directing management to develop structural cost reductions in future budgets.
Jury report: BART at a Crossroads: Structural Deficit, Governance Accountability, and the Choices Ahead · PDF page 25
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BART Board of Directors
Agency says implementedClaims implemented through budgets, June 11 efficiency recommendations and July 20 service changes; further service-affecting strategies await measure outcome.
Read official response · PDF page 22Preserves completed-direction claims alongside conditional future work and expected spring 2028 PhaseTwo review, not verified structural balance.
- Initiate Phase Two Financial Efficiency Review if revenue measure succeeds. Owner: BART Board of Directors. Timing: If measure succeeds; comprehensive analysis expected in spring 2028, not guaranteed complete then..
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