![]() ![]() ![]() One of the things the model helps predict is the number of people who will ride BART coming to and from the four new stations. The models include numerous inputs such as census data, population growth assumptions, housing and development plans, where people travel to and from, employment, roadway capacity, auto, biking and walking trips, as well as economic factors. As part of the long-term planning, a method called “modeling” is utilized to ensure the finished product ultimately will meet the mobility goals, provide equitable and accessible service and have the capacity to meet growing needs as cities, populations and congestion grow. Like all major infrastructure projects, the plans and designs for the future BART extension are a long-term investment to meet long-term needs. Further studies of the planned extension project also demonstrated it would increase access to and from major employment centers throughout the Bay Area, enhance connectivity of regional transit services, promote economic development in the Silicon Valley and improve mobility for transportation-disadvantaged populations. ![]() ![]() BART, when compared to other transit options, demonstrated the highest ridership potential and fastest travel times. Extending the regional BART system on the current alignment, was determined the best alternative of 11 options studied. In 2001, VTA did a major investment study to determine the best transit solution for the highly congested I-880 and I-680 commute corridors on the east side of the Bay. ![]()
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