I read at SFGate.com where the new BART Transbay Tube wifi service is off to "a weak start" but I'm really happy the system's being expanded in that way. I use BART Wifi to upload my videos on the go; it's that powerful.
In fact, it's so strong I've uploaded a 350 mgb video in less than 10 minutes. That's a video of about 20 minutes in length. Frankly that kind of power is expensive to obtain so BART's a really useful tool for this vlogger. That written, I've figured out a way BART can use this to its revenue advantage.
An Internet Cafe at Embarcadero and Montgomery Street stations, and Oakland City Center, 12th Street Station.
There's a huge expanse of unused space in the very front of the platform at the Embarcadero BART Station, and similar areas in Montgomery and Oakland City Center. They're perfect for small, four table, Internet cafes where people can have coffee or tea.
I know BART currently doesn't want you to have drinks on the train but they need to get rid of the rule in favor of this cafe approach. For one thing it helps create jobs and allows people who work online to have one more great place to hang out.
Such a plan means expanding wifi to Oakland. Even station agents in downtown Oakland say such a service is long overdue. Moreover, BART should work some kind of deal with the City of Oakland and the Oakland Chamber to help spearhead a fund to pay for the wifi service.
The 21st Century workplace is mobile; BART can earn revenue and become the place of choice for online workers.
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