Dave Tibbs they still are ranked cleaner than NYC, Atlanta, Newark, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. So the standard for clean in US metros is low today.
I lived in Pleasanton from March, 1989 until January, 1995; and in Concord from January, 1995 until August, 1996. From Pleasanton I rode "BART Express" routes U, UP, UX, DX, and D to BART train stations in Hayward, Bay Fair (East San Leandro) and Walnut Creek. In Concord, I rode the route 110 County Connnection bus route to the Concord BART station. I rode the BART trains to San Francisco, Daly City, and Colma. I rode only a small number of times; however-each trip was fun, relaxing, memorable, comfortable, pleasurable, and memorable! This two-part video was informative, instructional, and well-produced!
When I was an operator, we would go through the transbay tube at 80 mph (or Performance Level 1) Nowdays trains only go through at PL2 at 65 mph. It is rare that PL1's are issued anymore by the system, as the equipment wear on the wearing fleet is too much.
The only reason there is a "train operator" is because of the "human factor"....since BART is fully automated it doesn't need a train operator however BART found out that people wouldn't ride the trains unless they thought someone was in charge. Al Fong was there sitting doing nothing but looking out of the window. And I always remember one operator who used to bring his basketball and just sit there and dribble since he used to get bored.
Oh dear folks… please start asking yourselves why this and the tunnel already look decades if not century more older than when we are told they were constructed. I’m born and raised in the Bay Area and there is some serious cognitive dissonance regarding people remembering anything being built. Our bridges, the Bart system, everything was just suddenly here and yet we instantly couldn’t maintain any of it overnight immediately??? All of this was done in my parents and grandparents lifetime and yet everyone says the same - it just opened one day. Lack of substantial construction photos and actual drawings for something built as late as the 70’s, and yet they can’t duplicate or even maintain what should be archaic tech in that case. We inherited a lot of things.
back when Bart trains still worked to full speed, now the target speed is never reached, i I have never seen a Bart Train go over 72 mph and Useally only gets up to 67 in the tube, New trains should bring us back to shorter travel times though, But I feel like with todays technology they could upgrade the system to get even better performance possibly 100+ in the tube would help over crouding, and help us get more trains through the system.
I remember that. I went to school at Cal Berkeley from 1991-1996. There have been so many new extensions since then. I look forward to the BART going to Milpitas where my aunt lives. That would be nice since the traffic can be horrific sometimes on 880.
I used to be a BART Train Operator and are real men and women operating the train at BART as well. Although the system is automatic, there are many situations where a operator is needed to operate the train manually. NYC has a good subway system, but BART is far superior.
"The whistlestop crew made note that the BART system stations were among the cleanest in the country."
How times change!
Dave Tibbs Yes that has certainly changed! Lol!!
Dave Tibbs they still are ranked cleaner than NYC, Atlanta, Newark, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. So the standard for clean in US metros is low today.
@@TysonIke Here in Chicago they are actually pretty clean most of the time.
I lived in Pleasanton from March, 1989 until January, 1995; and in Concord from January, 1995 until August, 1996. From Pleasanton I rode "BART Express" routes U, UP, UX, DX, and D to BART train stations in Hayward, Bay Fair (East San Leandro) and Walnut Creek. In Concord, I rode the route 110 County Connnection bus route to the Concord BART station. I rode the BART trains to San Francisco, Daly City, and Colma. I rode only a small number of times; however-each trip was fun, relaxing, memorable, comfortable, pleasurable, and memorable! This two-part video was informative, instructional, and well-produced!
When I was an operator, we would go through the transbay tube at 80 mph (or Performance Level 1) Nowdays trains only go through at PL2 at 65 mph. It is rare that PL1's are issued anymore by the system, as the equipment wear on the wearing fleet is too much.
What is the fastest you have seen BART go?
The only reason there is a "train operator" is because of the "human factor"....since BART is fully automated it doesn't need a train operator however BART found out that people wouldn't ride the trains unless they thought someone was in charge. Al Fong was there sitting doing nothing but looking out of the window. And I always remember one operator who used to bring his basketball and just sit there and dribble since he used to get bored.
He is responsible for closing doors, triggering emergency braking if required and making announcements though.
The Transbay Tube is pretty neat. I wish I could meet Al Fong and ride with hime like you guys did, He seems pretty nice.
Oh dear folks… please start asking yourselves why this and the tunnel already look decades if not century more older than when we are told they were constructed. I’m born and raised in the Bay Area and there is some serious cognitive dissonance regarding people remembering anything being built. Our bridges, the Bart system, everything was just suddenly here and yet we instantly couldn’t maintain any of it overnight immediately??? All of this was done in my parents and grandparents lifetime and yet everyone says the same - it just opened one day. Lack of substantial construction photos and actual drawings for something built as late as the 70’s, and yet they can’t duplicate or even maintain what should be archaic tech in that case. We inherited a lot of things.
back when Bart trains still worked to full speed, now the target speed is never reached, i I have never seen a Bart Train go over 72 mph and Useally only gets up to 67 in the tube, New trains should bring us back to shorter travel times though, But I feel like with todays technology they could upgrade the system to get even better performance possibly 100+ in the tube would help over crouding, and help us get more trains through the system.
Love your videos and you lyrics so proud of you . Keep up the good work,your friend from the bookstore
Ahhh yes. The old carpets and itchy wool brown seat covers
Oh. Man. I feel good. I dont know all about this. I just moved from L.A. to Oakland...I felt like i was watching romantic movie 🎥
I love this
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That moment when you realize that Concord was a terminus station back then...
I remember that. I went to school at Cal Berkeley from 1991-1996. There have been so many new extensions since then. I look forward to the BART going to Milpitas where my aunt lives. That would be nice since the traffic can be horrific sometimes on 880.
He says, "After a short stop at East Oakland * 3:36 *, we then were able to pick up speed." * That was in West Oakland. *
D OMNI yes I noticed that too!!
he should've said Oakland East tbh
I wonder if Al still works for BART? Maybe in a management roll. Seams like a great guy.
Clean BART? Never seen it.
I heard "San Francisco (open your golden gate)" in the video. Where did you get this version? It's wonderful
It is from the 101 strings album "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" that was released in the 60's.
101 Strings, Music From Whistle Stop, Amazon
1:58 i see my hometown from macarther.
What year was this recorded ?
I believe this was recorded in the mid-80's. Not entirely sure though.
1986 or so. I believe definitely before the Loma Prieta Earthquake.
1985
Did they mean West Oakland at 3:39?
back then it was called oakland west
Bs in NYC we have real men and women operating our subway system
Joe Bruce bart still better🤪
Also if the computer breaks down the train operator drives it so actually both computer and men/women drive the train
I used to be a BART Train Operator and are real men and women operating the train at BART as well. Although the system is automatic, there are many situations where a operator is needed to operate the train manually. NYC has a good subway system, but BART is far superior.
@@gerardorodriguez8822 anyplace is better than nyc
DID HE JUST SAY CLEAN BART @ 2:20 HEHEHE UMM you might wanna go check again.
Riding it didn't impress me, plus my car smelled nauseatingly mouldy.
Love your videos and you lyrics so proud of you . Keep up the good work,your friend from the bookstore