With increasingly heavier traffic congestion, effective transit service is a crucial public service contributing to the economic health of the region. At the LVCC Business Alliance January meeting John McPartland, who represents the Tri-Valley on the BART board of directors, reported on progress to address the agency’s aging (40+ years) rail service infrastructure funded by the $3.5 billion bond measure RR approved by voters in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties in 2016. Ninety percent of the bond is designated for “Fix it First” maintenance projects throughout its system and ten percent to “Prepare for the Future” which includes replacing its fleet of rail cars.
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Michael Tree, heads up LAVTA bus transit service in the Tri-Valley and reported on service changes for the Rapid Express, WHEELS and a new pilot ride share service as well as an upcoming driverless shuttle service as LAVTA prepares to meet 21st century needs for transit service.
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