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BART gears up for storms; offers rider tips for inclement weather

With a series of strong storms heading through the Bay Area, BART has geared up for wet weather and is reminding riders of safety tips. BART maintenance teams have all hands on deck in inclement weather. Some of the challenges can be falling branches from strong winds, which can knock out power or block a

Public to BART: Next GM should focus on reliable, affordable service

Cover page of report Providing reliable, affordable service should top the to-do list for the next BART general manager, respondents to a survey seeking public input told the agency. When asked to choose a single most important task for a new GM, more than half (54%) picked "maintain quality service at an

BART Board schedules evening meetings to discuss FY14 budget

The BART Board of Directors has set the calendar for a set of evening Board meetings to accommodate public interest in the District's 2014 Fiscal Year Budget. “We hope that the evening meetings will provide greater access as we discuss how taxpayer dollars are to be used,” BART Director Rebecca Saltzman said

BART Police officers and canine partners win honors at annual competition

Officer Zamora with Umar The officers and dogs of the BART Police Department’s canine unit are back on the job after proving themselves to be among the best in the state during a recent competition in La Honda. Officer Alfredo Zamora and partner “Umar” finished second overall in a competition that included 27

Going to the zoo: BART Summer Youth Tours mix fun with education

Watch the video: Day at the zoo

By MADELEINE VALDEZ and MELISSA JORDAN BART Communications Staff Adowende the ball python slithered along the floor just inches in front of the youngest kids, her v-shaped tongue flicking through the air. Ms. Betty, the Oakland Zoo educator leading the presentation, asked if anyone know what Adowende was

In the community: BART PD Sgt. teaches life lessons with school program

Sgt. Ja'Son Scott and others from BART Police hand out graduation certificates. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Before he even steps into the classroom on a sunny Monday morning, BART Police Sgt. Ja'Son Scott is swarmed by children giving him hugs, telling him about their weekend, waving in greeting

BART Toy Drive benefits innovative family center in Portola neighborhood

Lilah, 4, shows off her artwork at Portola Family Connections By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer Crossing the street changed Brendan Kosmerl's life. About a year ago, out for walk, he and his family took a different route, on the other side of San Bruno Avenue in San Francisco from where they usually

BART Board approves new and improved plan for future Irvington Station

Today the BART Board of Directors voted to approve the updated and improved plan to move forward with the proposed Irvington Station to be located near the intersection of Osgood Rd and Washington Blvd, in between the Fremont and Warm Springs Stations. The updated plan calls for a smaller, more cost-effective

BART 5am service start survey results being analyzed

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2018: The board is set to receive a finalized alternative bus service plan complete with Early Bird Express details and parking payment options on September 13, 2018. Preview the board presentation. UPDATE JULY 2018: The survey results were presented at the July 12, 2018 BART board meeting