Remembering the Key System

In honor of Father's Day, AC Transit would like to recognize our predecessor; the Key System.

Here are a view links about the history of Public Transportation in the East Bay, the Key System and that agencies downfall.

History of Public Transportation in the East Bay

Key System on Wikipedia

Articles:
From Horses to Hybrids

From Streetcars to BRT

Photos:
Historic Photos of AC Transit's Fleet

Dave's Rail Pix

Videos:
March of Progress, 1945 Key System Promotional Video

Goodbye to the Key System, Video by BART Director Bob Franklin



Photo of Key System Mural (top) by artist Rocky Rische-Baird is located at 10th & Broadway. Biard previously completed a mural in 2005 (above) in Piedmont depicting the old Key System Station. The mural was titled, "La Vida Electrica Se Mantiene Junta" (The Electric Life is Safe Together).