BART SHOULD BE
FREE
Public transit is a public good. It's time to make BART free for everyone.
WHY FREE BART?
Free transit isn't just a dream—it's a proven solution that benefits everyone.
ACCESSIBILITY
Free BART removes financial barriers, ensuring everyone can access jobs, education, and opportunity.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Free transit boosts local economies by connecting workers to jobs and customers to businesses.
CLIMATE ACTION
Free transit encourages ridership, reducing car dependency and cutting carbon emissions.
SOCIAL EQUITY
Transit is a lifeline for low-income communities. Making it free ensures transportation justice.
FASTER BOARDING
No fare collection means faster boarding, shorter wait times, and more efficient service.
STRONGER COMMUNITIES
Free transit connects neighborhoods, reduces isolation, and builds vibrant communities.
THE NUMBERS
We already have the resources. Let's use them to make BART free.
THE MATH IS SIMPLE
BART's fare revenue represents less than 20% of its total budget. The rest comes from taxes, regional funding, and state support—money that Bay Area residents are already paying.
By reallocating existing resources and implementing smart funding strategies, we can make BART free without breaking the bank.
The question isn't whether we can afford free BART—it's whether we can afford not to.
IT'S WORKING
Cities around the world have proven that free transit works.
LUXEMBOURG
Made all public transit free in 2020. Ridership increased 20%, and the program is funded through general taxation.
TALLINN
Free transit since 2013. Increased ridership by 14%, reduced car traffic, and improved air quality.
KANSAS CITY
First major U.S. city to make transit free in 2020. Ridership doubled, and the program is funded through city budget reallocation.
If these cities can do it, so can the Bay Area.
THE IMPACT
Free transit would transform the Bay Area for the better.
INCREASED RIDERSHIP
Studies show free transit increases ridership by 20-40%, reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Every dollar invested in free transit generates $3-5 in economic activity through increased mobility and access.
REDUCED INEQUALITY
Free transit removes a significant financial burden from low-income families, improving access to opportunity.
CLIMATE PROGRESS
Free transit is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change.
BY THE NUMBERS
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