Report: A Bay Area without BART would impact housing, traffic and the economy

BART has been crystal clear about the consequences of its so-called impending fiscal cliff. The transit agency is facing a $35 million budget shortfall in the 2026 fiscal year, and without a new source of revenue, stations could close, train lines could shut down, weekend service could be axed and mass layoffs could cripple what’s left of the system.

Now, a new 62-page report from the agency, called “Role in the Region,” shows how less frequent BART service – or no service at all – would...