Glad to see that BART has taken it well. I wasn't sure whether they'd try to get it removed or retaliate in some other way over safety concerns with the camera. I'm actually quite surprised that transit agencies don't already create and share cab ride footage. Only CTA has as far as I'm aware.
In New York, passengers can easily look out the front of the trains from inside the subway trains and even make video without issues. Path and LIRR don't like people doing that, though. I don't know why one allows it but others don't.
@@fredashay It's one thing to be able to look out the front, it's another to be able to get a high quality video through the usually very dirty window. That's why it's so great when transit agencies can do it themselves to at least clean the outside beforehand.
Exactly, BART is a public service like parks, libraries, etc. No one ever asks if roads are profitable. BART has more passenger throughput capacity than the 26-lane wide Katy freeway in Texas. It is inherently more efficient if people actually use it. Invest in safety, cleanliness, and maintenance. People will use it. Frequency and expanded hours are good too.
Emphasis on those first two. It may be from the same group of complainers in online comment sections, but perhaps the biggest reason people who don't have to ride transit choose not to is because they don't feel safe and the trains and buses are dirty. Cleaning the trains and buses more frequently and keeping them clean, as well as providing more security to prevent not just crimes but misbehavior on transit and loitering in and around stations will be a huge incentive for many who currently have to drive to choose transit instead.
@@ChrisJones-gx7fc BART can’t solve social problems by itself. The SF Bay Area has become a very expensive place to live. The extreme wealth divide is taking its toll on a large segment of the population, especially low paid service workers.
@@Look_What_You_Did actually I have. In LA, the Bay Area, Portland, Philadelphia and NYC. All those times I didn’t feel in danger, but I stayed aware of my surroundings and didn’t have any problems. But I can see why some might feel unsafe riding, and that improvements need to be made so everyone feels safe.
I think not coming after you or retaliating in a substantial way is a good look for BART. As fan of efficient things such as transit, your film was really cool :]
Last year a Rotterdam Metro train operator openly posted multiple videos with a camera mounted over his shoulder. After a few months his channel vanished. Mr. Woo did a great job with this and a great public service.
I've never understood any objections about filming 'vulnerable infrastructure'. As if some nebulous boogeyman could threaten this infrastructure but could not afford the fare to ride the service on their own... Ride videos are great marketing material that I'm shocked the service isn't authorizing, if not outright commissioning.
i wish i could do the exact same thing down here in my country( chile) EFE the main train operator , the state one , basically works the same way , does not get subsidized by the goverment despite being a state company and every year operates in negative numbers however the goverment keeps funding and subsidizing big and newer highways on pro of ''better conections'' and fair enough those are indeed needed but its proven thats not the mostaccurate answer nor the only one and im certain to say that at least 90% of people out there does not have a single clue on how these proyects actually operate and yes create collective awareness so people dont keep being told the same lame excuses over and over and every now and then since these companies belong to the goverment they need someone from outside to say what its needed ,because the operations of these companies , say , from train operators to the lady that makes the cleaning and even some behind the desk faceless nameless dudes , they are quite professional and know how to do their job very well and many people inside have great ideas on how it would be better for everyone but those ideas wont find portside not because of money or technical resources but just because of politics wich is pretty much why train services suck throughout the entire americas as a continent , very eye opening and guiding , despite being on the opposite side of the continent my salutations good sir
Though not an actual “cab ride” video, I love videos like these where you share the train operator’s view of the tunnels, stations and outdoor scenery. Some of the views on that BART ride past Oakland where you saw rolling green hills - albeit on the median of the freeway - were actually quite pleasant.
I’ve only watch bits and pieces of it here on the Internet, but it reminds me of the general by Buster Keaton, day for night, François Truffaut, anything bye Trevor Paglen
I really wished they had gotten around to repeating the question of how you attached the camera, though I'm personally more interested in how you got it off. I had hoped to learn it here! :D
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Glad to see that BART has taken it well. I wasn't sure whether they'd try to get it removed or retaliate in some other way over safety concerns with the camera.
I'm actually quite surprised that transit agencies don't already create and share cab ride footage. Only CTA has as far as I'm aware.
Portland Max also did it
There's a ton from Europe if you search for "cab ride [country name]".
In New York, passengers can easily look out the front of the trains from inside the subway trains and even make video without issues.
Path and LIRR don't like people doing that, though.
I don't know why one allows it but others don't.
@@fredashay It's one thing to be able to look out the front, it's another to be able to get a high quality video through the usually very dirty window. That's why it's so great when transit agencies can do it themselves to at least clean the outside beforehand.
I prefer the CTA version, since it's basically just raw footage. It also has the extra information, but easily toggled via the captions.
Exactly, BART is a public service like parks, libraries, etc. No one ever asks if roads are profitable. BART has more passenger throughput capacity than the 26-lane wide Katy freeway in Texas. It is inherently more efficient if people actually use it. Invest in safety, cleanliness, and maintenance. People will use it. Frequency and expanded hours are good too.
Emphasis on those first two. It may be from the same group of complainers in online comment sections, but perhaps the biggest reason people who don't have to ride transit choose not to is because they don't feel safe and the trains and buses are dirty. Cleaning the trains and buses more frequently and keeping them clean, as well as providing more security to prevent not just crimes but misbehavior on transit and loitering in and around stations will be a huge incentive for many who currently have to drive to choose transit instead.
@@ChrisJones-gx7fc BART can’t solve social problems by itself. The SF Bay Area has become a very expensive place to live. The extreme wealth divide is taking its toll on a large segment of the population, especially low paid service workers.
@@ChrisJones-gx7fc You have clearly never used mass transit.
@@Look_What_You_Did actually I have. In LA, the Bay Area, Portland, Philadelphia and NYC. All those times I didn’t feel in danger, but I stayed aware of my surroundings and didn’t have any problems. But I can see why some might feel unsafe riding, and that improvements need to be made so everyone feels safe.
I think not coming after you or retaliating in a substantial way is a good look for BART. As fan of efficient things such as transit, your film was really cool :]
The commentary provided throughout is simply spectacular. Makes the entire film worth watching. Thank you for expanding beyond just the raw footage!
Absolutely beautiful film
Last year a Rotterdam Metro train operator openly posted multiple videos with a camera mounted over his shoulder. After a few months his channel vanished. Mr. Woo did a great job with this and a great public service.
If you love public transit give me a Hell Yeah
Hell yeah brother
BART should allow Vincent to film an ENTIRE "Tunnel Vision" series.
This was such a great film!!
Man truly excelent work. The proverbial chef's table of transit documentaries.
Less highway spending, more public transit spending!
I've never understood any objections about filming 'vulnerable infrastructure'. As if some nebulous boogeyman could threaten this infrastructure but could not afford the fare to ride the service on their own... Ride videos are great marketing material that I'm shocked the service isn't authorizing, if not outright commissioning.
i wish i could do the exact same thing down here in my country( chile) EFE the main train operator , the state one , basically works the same way , does not get subsidized by the goverment despite being a state company and every year operates in negative numbers however the goverment keeps funding and subsidizing big and newer highways on pro of ''better conections'' and fair enough those are indeed needed but its proven thats not the mostaccurate answer nor the only one and im certain to say that at least 90% of people out there does not have a single clue on how these proyects actually operate and yes create collective awareness so people dont keep being told the same lame excuses over and over and every now and then since these companies belong to the goverment they need someone from outside to say what its needed ,because the operations of these companies , say , from train operators to the lady that makes the cleaning and even some behind the desk faceless nameless dudes , they are quite professional and know how to do their job very well and many people inside have great ideas on how it would be better for everyone but those ideas wont find portside not because of money or technical resources but just because of politics wich is pretty much why train services suck throughout the entire americas as a continent , very eye opening and guiding , despite being on the opposite side of the continent my salutations good sir
I’m still pondering if 200 punks pogoing on a bart train would derail the train
Though not an actual “cab ride” video, I love videos like these where you share the train operator’s view of the tunnels, stations and outdoor scenery. Some of the views on that BART ride past Oakland where you saw rolling green hills - albeit on the median of the freeway - were actually quite pleasant.
thanks for the vid, i like BART
Hell yeah trains
Vincent Woo, a Bay Area filmmaker!
great to see you getting the attention you deserve!
Love this so much!!
I’ve only watch bits and pieces of it here on the Internet, but it reminds me of the general by Buster Keaton, day for night, François Truffaut, anything bye Trevor Paglen
i love bart
Great job Vincent I look forward to seeing the film
I really wished they had gotten around to repeating the question of how you attached the camera, though I'm personally more interested in how you got it off. I had hoped to learn it here! :D
Suction attachment.
Awesome, can't wait to watch.
awesome bro !!!
You're gonna be in so much trouble... there's now a bounty and I'm cashin' in! As soon as i find out where you are so i can drop the dime..😂
Love it!!!
It was an authorized bart ride they pretended was unauthorized.
????
@@VincentWoo uh oh the conspiracy theorists have arrived, you've truly made it
professional conspiracy theorist
I had the same thought, but after seeing some former staff talking about it. I think it was not autorized.
@@VincentWoo Enjoy the ride.