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Measure RTM gives BART ~$310 million a year. Its biggest savings depend on union contracts that end in June 2027.
Even with Measure RTM, BART forecasts deficits of $28–57 million a year through 2031. The 9 efficiency strategies it adopted to qualify are worth ~$5–18 million a year by my estimate. Its union contracts expire June 30, 2027, ~9 months before the state-required review of its costs is due, and they will settle more than the strategies do.
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