but some politicians say throwing money at it will not help, like state senator steve glazer. >> they have this track record of breakdown and dysfunction and mismanagement. >> he is one of four candidates for the bart board of directors asking voters to vote no on rr. a $3.5 billion bond to fix tracks, tunnels and stations. the money can only be used for infrastructure. opponents say bart's current management can't be trusted pointing to the 2013 bart strike, raises for bart employees and fare hikes. but the mayors of the bay area's three biggest cities say bart needs maintenance so it can expand. >> it's so critical that we fix it first and measure rr ensures we'll have this viable backbone for our transit system for many decades to come. >> measure rr is $3.5 billion bonds paid for by property owners. you would pay $45 every year until 2064 if your house is worth $50,000. it needs a two-thirds majority to pass. in addition to rr, five of the nine bart directors are up for re-election. anne makovec, kpix 5. >>> with the election less thantwo weeks away, california are -- with the ele

opponents including steve glazer say that b.a.r.t.'s current manager cannot be trusted. >>> and two members of the november ballot can revitalize an eyesore in the bay. they say that that would clear the way to knock down the vacant vaco mall. >> we have an opportunity a once in a lifetime opportunity right now to not only revitalize valco but do so in a way where we can create gathering spaces that the community has told us they dearly need. >> reporter: not everyone is on board with the plan. supporters of measure c say it allows residents to limit uncontrolled growth in the city and prevent overcrowding. >>> campaign 2016 now, donald trump falling victims to vandals once again. someone smashed his star on the hollywood walk of fame using a hammer and a pick. a man dressed as a construction worker hacked out donald trump's name then he and a camera man walked off. >> he chiseled out the brass piece in the center of the star. i think someone asked him can i have have and he said you have to ask the city. and he and the news guy walked

: critics will outline problems with the measure led by one of the most vocal critics, senator steve glazer. >> bart finances, sadly, are as dirty as a bart train. we need them to clean up their acts. >> he is one of four candidates for the bart board of directors asking voters to vote no on measure rr. it's on the ballot in alameda, contra costa and san francisco counties. a $3.5 billion bond to upgrade bart's aging system, fixing tracks, tunnels and stations. opponents say management can't be trusted pointed every pointing to the 2013 -- pointing to the 2013 bart strike, worker raises and other issues. the mayor says vote yes. >> if we don't do this now, we'll put ourselves in great jeopardy for the economy and living. >> measure rr worth $3.5 billion in bonds paid for by property owners. so if your house is worth $500,000, you would pay about $45 a year every year until 2064. a two-thirds majority is needed to pass. bart ridership is expected to increase by 75% by 2040. >> it seems like bart is at a tipping point right now? >> reporter: there is a lot riding on this election. measure rr

. >> reporter: with less than two weeks to go before election day state senator steve glazer is pushingagainst measure rr, a bond to raise millions for b.a.r.t. infrastructure improvement. >> b.a.r.. knew about this since 1993 when the system actually reached capacity, so for the last 23 years they have sat on their hands and done five employee contracts and giving out lavish raises. >> rr is a property tax measure in contra costa, alameda and san francisco counties that would raise $3.5 billion to repair and replace equipment and systems that are well into their fifth decade. >> well, i think our message to voters is that we really need this bond. >> reporter: rebecca saltsman is on the b.a.r.t. board of directors. >> most of the infrastructure is original over 44 years old and so we're just at this point where we need to replace and repair everything and at the same time we're having a hard-earned time getting money from the state and federal government. >> reporter: critics cite their prime reason for opposing rr. >> let's send the board back to the board room to come up with a bette

so today when opponent of the key county led by state senator steve glazer said bart can't be trusted, everyone took notice. >> they have negotiated five contracts, given excessive raises to managers and workers and now gun to the head you must approve rr. >> reporter: they also called for a law barring strikes and an end to $1,000 bonuses for every bart worker and manager if ridership exceeds expectations. >> it is about trust. >> reporter: the bart director says the board is committed, that all the money will go to repairs. >> so we can reduce the delays, so we can increase the capacity and make bart, you know, the reliable system that the bay area has depended on. >> reporter: and the $1,000 bonuses? >> well, they are in the contract. so we can't go re-open the contract. >> reporter: what about raises for managers that are the same as for workers? would you redo that? >> again, these are things that have already been happened. >> reporter: and if critics like glazer succeed in sending the bond back to the drawing board, you're willing to gamble that the system doesn't break down wh