New BART GM's plans for the future

BART GM Robert Powers said his job will be an "uphill battle" but the "the importance of BART to Bay Area cannot be overstated." -He said his highest priority is bringing on a new police chief - BART has hired 33 police officers in last 3 months, more of all than last year - Considering an ambassador program, where civilians in uniform ride trains on nights and weekend - He takes BART to work. His concerns are fare evasion, homelessness, cleanliness and safety - New 'Fleet of Future' has had challenges in supply chain