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Best example is what I related above about a missed BART-CalTrain connection at Millbrae, the much touted "Intermodal" center. The two systems did not mesh their schedules, leaving me with a two hour wait for a train. And I sensed that not only did they not mesh their schedules, there was an affirmative attempt to not co-operate -- the BART train could have left SFO in plenty of time to make the 10:30 CalTrain connection. SamTrans and BART have also often been at odds. The difficulty in instituting a Bay Area-wide Translink Fare System is another example. The technology is there, but agencies are so tied to their own proprietary systems, there is resistance to working with other agencies.

Interesting discussion, thanks for the historical perspective. I'm curious as to what sort of issues people want to see resolved. I know that there are specific problems with the commute in the bay (like wanting later cross-bay BART service), but I'm curious as to what sort of inter-agency cooperation issues people are specifically referring to.