BART can increase ridership with cleaner trains and more police, poll finds

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BART can increase ridership with cleaner trains and more police, poll finds
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The Bay Area Council, a key player in BART's inception in the 1960s, said the transit system could see a boost in ridership if more was done to improve the overall experience.

, said the transit system could see a boost in ridership if more was done to improve the overall experience.

A supermajority of those asked said cleaner trains are number one. Just behind that — more police officers on trains and around stations, improved fare gates to better deter evaders, and ejecting riders who violate conduct rules. Remote work will still keep a lot of people at home, but quelling fears around safety by making improvements could mean more riders.Moving massive numbers of people to downtown is not practical.BART is introducing more frequent train service on weekday nights and weekends on its busiest line.

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