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Crosscurrents

The History of BART and Transit Culture

Published October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT
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Oakland City Center near the 12th Street BART station. Lots of room for restaurants, shops, and offices, but it's pretty empty.
Rae Kim
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KALW
Oakland City Center near the 12th Street BART station—what 16th and 24th and Mission could have been.

Today, we go back in time to hear the story of how BART initially ran into some resistance in the Mission district. Then, we meet some folks who proudly celebrate their love for Bay Area public transit.

Crosscurrents