Bay Area Rapid Transit District
GPTKB entity
Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Public_transportation_system
|
| gptkbp:annualRidership |
approximately 45 million
|
| gptkbp:averageTemperature |
approximately 112 miles
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
Funding constraints
Public perception issues Maintenance of aging infrastructure Competition from ride-sharing services |
| gptkbp:communityImpact |
Economic development
Job creation Improved accessibility Enhanced mobility options |
| gptkbp:communityPrograms |
Educational programs
Outreach initiatives |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Oakland_International_Airport
gptkb:San_Francisco_International_Airport |
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Reduces traffic congestion
Decreases greenhouse gas emissions |
| gptkbp:fareSystem |
Distance-based fare
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1972
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Sustainability initiatives
Expansion of service Increased frequency of trains Modernization of infrastructure |
| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:BART_Board_of_Directors
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Oakland,_California
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Influenced urban development patterns
First rapid transit system in the Bay Area Pioneered public transit technology in the region |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:San_Francisco_Bay_Area
|
| gptkbp:numberOfStations |
50
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1962
|
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:BART_system
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Local transit agencies
Regional planning organizations |
| gptkbp:productLine |
5
|
| gptkbp:providesAccessTo |
Universities
Business districts Major sporting venues |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Generally safe
|
| gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:San_Francisco
gptkb:Contra_Costa_County gptkb:Alameda_County gptkb:San_Mateo_County |
| gptkbp:serviceType |
Heavy rail
|
| gptkbp:speed |
approximately 33 mph
|
| gptkbp:technology |
Automatic train control
Contactless fare payment |