[Bay Area Rapid Transit]

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Audio track taken from Van Amburg and Jerry Jensen channel 7 “News Scene” show. Great stock shots of Bay Area Rapid Transport (BART) in 1970s.

06:57:09:02 Great low angle shot of BART train with headlights on exiting underground tunnel into underground BART station; train passes camera.

06:57:19:12 Great audio track of two TV newsmen Van Amburg and Jerry Jensen talking over shots of BART train pulling in and out of MacArthur station: “Boys is this nice.” “Really, what has to be the greatest thing happening around here?” “You know the whole country has its eyes on this operation.” “I think it’s going to revolutionize our whole system of transportation.” “It’s going to change the entire economic structure of the Bay Area.” “You know it’s a tremendous ride, it’s like going right into the future, it’s just great.” “Boy and what a future too. Just sit back and read or relax.” “It’s great.” “I know one thing more people are going to be home in time to watch our six o’clock commuter news.” “Oh yeah, right.” “But you know, I kinda miss the old personal touch.”

06:57:35:22 Two business men in suits talk on BART; black woman with Afro sits in background staring out window.

06:57:58:29 CU Bart turnstile swipe blinking “Underpaid Go to Addfare” and “Take Ticket.”

06:58:18:16 CU BART ticket coming out of machine; zoom out man grabs ticket and enters station.

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KGO-TV

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