Research & Sources
Our advocacy is grounded in data, research, and real-world examples. Here are the sources that inform our campaign for free BART.
BART Financial Data
BART Annual Budget Reports
Official budget documents detailing revenue sources, expenditures, and fare collection data
Source: BART.govBART Financial Statements
Comprehensive financial reports showing operating costs, revenue breakdown, and funding sources
Source: BART.govFree Transit Case Studies
Luxembourg Free Transit Study
Analysis of Luxembourg's nationwide free transit program, including ridership increases and economic impacts
Source: Luxembourg Ministry of MobilityKansas City Free Transit Report
Evaluation of Kansas City's free transit program, showing doubled ridership and community benefits
Source: Kansas City Area Transportation AuthorityTallinn Free Transit Analysis
Long-term study of Tallinn's free transit program, demonstrating sustained ridership growth and environmental benefits
Source: Tallinn Transport DepartmentEconomic Research
Transit Economic Impact Studies
Research on the economic multiplier effects of public transit investment and ridership increases
Source: American Public Transportation AssociationFare-Free Transit Cost-Benefit Analysis
Academic studies examining the costs and benefits of eliminating transit fares
Source: Various academic institutionsPolicy & Planning Documents
Metropolitan Transportation Commission Reports
Regional planning documents and funding allocation records for Bay Area transit
Source: MTC.ca.govCalifornia State Transit Funding Reports
State-level analysis of transit funding, ridership trends, and policy recommendations
Source: California State ControllerResearch Methodology
All figures and claims on this site are backed by official government documents, peer-reviewed research, and publicly available data. We prioritize:
- Official BART financial reports and budget documents
- Academic research on fare-free transit programs
- Case studies from cities that have implemented free transit
- Government transportation and planning documents
- Independent transit advocacy organization reports
This page is regularly updated as we compile and verify additional sources. If you have relevant research, data, or documents that should be included, please contact us.