The BART redistricting process is advancing, and the BART Board of Directors is scheduled to discuss redistricting at the Board Meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 9:00am.
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Information about translation services can be viewed here. Join the virtual meeting on 2/24/22 at 9am on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82641784784 Webinar ID: 826 4178 4784 Or Telephone US: +1 669 900 6833 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) Feedback and questions regarding redistricting can be submitted to the District Secretary's Office via email atredistricting@bart.gov ; phone at (510) 464-6083; or mail at 2150 Webster Street, 10th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 - Attn: District Secretary’s Office. BART election districts are redrawn every 10 years following the U.S. Census. The primary purpose of redistricting is to ensure population equality among districts. BART has provided the following draft maps and descriptions:
BART Board Districts Map Plan A BART Board Districts Map Plan B BART Board Districts Map Plan C BART Board Districts Map Public 102 BART Redistricting Plan A Description BART Redistricting Plan B Description BART Redistricting Plan C Description BART has rolled out mapping tools to enable public input for redistricting. BART interactive mapping tool for redistricting: This tool gives residents the ability to create and share a Community of Interest and/or draft Board Member districts. Map submissions will appear in the gallery on the main landing page, enabling residents to view public input for redistricting. BART Districts and Demographic Data: This web mapping tool is for visualizing BART districts and demographic data. In addition to the interactive mapping tool, BART is providing a Community Input Map to allow residents to identify and provide supplemental information regarding their Community of Interest. This feature can be used on a mobile device and is offered in English and Spanish (Español), providing residents with an app that can be used to submit community information in their language of choice. Community Input Map: English Community Input Map: Spanish/Español Learn more about BART Redistricting at bart.gov/redistricting. This process is guided by traditional redistricting principles as well as the U.S. Constitution, the California Constitution, the federal Voting Rights Act, the BART District Act, and the Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (FAIR MAPS) Act.
Please contact the District Secretary’s Office at (510) 464-6082 or (510) 464-6083 with any questions or requests for accommodations/assistance.