""Caltrain and BART would very likely be looking at shutting down passenger service," Deputy Director of Policy Development Melissa Jones said. "In that case, the agencies would be focused on maintenance, trying to secure our assets, keep everything safe while we regroup for the future.""
""I believe that (public) transportation without this measure is gone," San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa said at Caltrain's board meeting yesterday."
""Let's give people the worst case scenarios, and let them make the decision," Canepa said."
""We all here understand the reality of this, but that doesn't mean everyone else does," Palo Alto Councilman Pat Burt said."
Caltrain plans to close 10 stations, end weekend service, and stop trains at 9 p.m. if a Bay Area sales tax fails in November. Officials predict a $75 million annual deficit starting July 1, 2027, leading to potential service shutdowns within one to two years. The agency is assessing which stations to close based on ridership. Concerns about reduced service driving away riders and decreasing fare revenue have been raised, with officials emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
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