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Forget high gas prices: take BART!

High gas prices.Has the high cost of gas got you down? Buckle up: gas prices are rocketing skyward. With the summer travel season upon us, you'll be paying record-high prices at the pump.

Don't pay the price: take BART instead! Read, sleep or get a little work done as you ride in comfort. And forget about fighting the backup and idling away your hard earned dollars sitting in traffic.

Plan your BART trip today with the easy-to-use BART QuickPlanner and enjoy your ride to work tomorrow. There's also a QuickPlanner for Palm, Pocket PC, iPod and mobile wireless devices to fit your on-the-go lifestyle.

You can also learn more about the parking options at various BART stations and buy your BART tickets online.

Save even more with Commuter Check
You can save even more by paying for BART tickets with pre-tax dollars using Commuter Check. Save up to $105 a month on BART fare, plus up to an additional $300 a year for BART parking! Sign up through your employer, or visit http://www.commutercheck.com/ for more information.

Have you heard about MyBART?
MyBART is a free, personalized email service providing special discounts on entertainment and sporting events that are easy to get to on BART. Enter free contests to win VIP seats at the best events in the Bay Area! Sign up for MyBART today!