Answered: What our readers think of the downtown BART extension

Phase II of the BART expansion into downtown San Jose has been off to a rocky start, with delays + ever-increasing costs. As we wait for more information on the next hurdle the project will face, we asked our readers for their opinion.

Here are the results:

Graphic by SJtoday staff

54% were worried it will be delayed again, 16% were hopeful it will be completed on time (this time), and 5% were unsure. 25% shared their opinions, and they ranged from hopeful to skeptical. Here’s what you said:

• “If tunneling is so high, why not do an aerial ride down Santa Clara Street. I have voted for all tax increases, but not for new money for BART.”
• “Definitely need Bart to SJ/Santa Clara, but it should just be above ground.”
• “It’s necessary, but more bureaucracy.”
• “I think they should not do it and buy buses.”
• “I hope that it’s done in my lifetime.”

What do you think about the project? Let us know.