This final report is one of a series and gives an overview of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit System's (BART) environmental impacts. The disruption of traffic and other activities during subway construction, traffic and parking problems at suburban stations, and train noise along aerial lines have been the most serious environmental impacts of the BART system. Beneficial impacts include its landscaping, linear park, encouragement of downtown street improvements, and generally excellent provisions for its riders. BART's future operational impacts, both beneficial and adverse, are not expected to change much from those to date. Contrary to some fears expressed during the planning process, BART has not generated significant automobile - related air pollution or noise at its suburban stations. Crime has not been a significant problem, either to patrons or station - area neighborhoods. Also, above - ground trackway functions do not apparently pose a serious barrier to cross - line movement. The natural ecosystems near BART facilities have not suffered; vibration from passing trains is not a problem; and the visual impacts of BART facilities have not been significant.


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    Title :

    Environmental Impacts of BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)


    Contributors:
    D. L. Graff (author) / R. L. Knight (author)

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    157 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English