THE BART BOARD OF DIRECTORS has elected Melissa Hernandez to become the new president of the board and Edward Wright as the new vice president. 

Both board members said they take their responsibilities for the 2026 term seriously and acknowledged that during their time in each position, they will face one of the agency’s largest challenges — the looming budget deficit that could potentially interrupt all aspects of service.

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