Recent news revealed that Bay Area Rapid Transit may put the brakes on the Tri-Valley stations, including the Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton stations. If the stations are closed, it won’t just be the Blue Line feeling the blues. If the Connect Bay Area sales tax measure fails in November, BART may pull the plug on the stations. The Blue Line will run out of track and riders will be out of options.
Las Positas College sits in a hidden corner of Livermore, tucked into a hill. The commute proves a challenge for many students who travel from across the Bay Area. According to the college’s Research Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Department, only about 22% of enrolled students reside in Livermore. The rest are from all over the Bay Area, as roughly 15% come from other local cities.
Reliable public transit is essential for students. Without BART service in Dublin and Pleasanton, LPC students may face long, stressful drives through congested Bay Area traffic, turning what should be a short commute into a test of patience…