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BART Earthquake Safety Program: Infrastructure Interdependencies Workshop Insights

Join us for an in-depth workshop focused on the BART Earthquake Safety Program, which plays a crucial role in maintaining safe transportation across a 104-mile network. With 360,000 daily riders, BART is vital for Bay Area commutes and interdependent with PG&E for power. This workshop evaluates risks to operations during power loss, discusses mitigation strategies, and emphasizes the importance of shared emergency response plans. Learn how BART is enhancing resilience against seismic threats and fostering relationships to ensure safety.

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BART Earthquake Safety Program: Infrastructure Interdependencies Workshop Insights

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  1. BART EARTHQUAKE SAFETY PROGRAM ABAG Infrastructure Interdependencies Workshop I January 31, 2012

  2. BART:A Vital Transportation Link • 5 Lines • 104 Miles • 4-County Service Area • 360,000 Daily Weekday Ridership • 150,000 Daily Cross Bay on BART • During Peak Commute, BART Carries as Many People as the Bay Bridge • Nearly 20 Million Trips/Year Made by Alameda County Residents

  3. Interdependency with PG&E • BART Traction Power Network • 12 PG&E Switching Stations • 1 KV Electric Third Rail • 62 Substations; 46 Gap Breaker Stations

  4. Examples of Actions BART Has Taken • Evaluated Interdependencies Between BART and PG&E Power Feeds • Evaluated Risks to Operations if Power is Lost • Reduced Exposure to Impacts from Power Interruptions

  5. Challenges to Mitigation Efforts • Security Sensitive Information • Keeping up with Change • Keeping Mitigation on the Front Burner

  6. Recommendations • Build Relationships Now • Share Emergency Response Plans • Build Redundant Communication Links

  7. For More Information: • Tracy Johnson, BART Maintenance and Engineering • BART Earthquake Safety Program Community Relations: • Email: earthquakesafety@bart.gov • Project Information Line: (510) 874-7425 • Website: www.bart.gov/earthquakesafety

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