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When the earth shakes, BART checks

If you are a frequent BART rider, you know the scoop already -- when even a minor earthquake hits in the BART service area, trains are stopped so that routine safety checks can be performed. The delays are usually pretty short, anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, but can cause a ripple effect systemwide. It's part

BART expands service for Outside Lands

Beginning tonight, BART will run longer trains throughout the weekend to accommodate the throngs of music fans going to the San Francisco Outside Lands Music & Arts event that will be held tonight; Saturday, August 23; and Sunday, August 24, in Golden Gate Park. Every night after the concerts, BART also will

Protesters disrupt service at BART stations

Several BART stations were closed temporarily this morning after disruptions by protesters heading to a San Francisco demonstration against immigration enforcement actions. BART Police worked to restore order after large numbers of protesters were reported to have jumped fare gates. The incidents began around

BART's your ticket to Berkeley Rep

Berkeley Repertory Theatre's 38th season is underway and BART is the best way to get to the show! The Downtown Berkeley station is just steps from the theatre, so getting there on time is easy. Avoid Bay Bridge traffic by taking advantage of Berkeley Rep's San Francisco parking program. Park your car one

BART Police recruit for Explorer program

BART Police are holding a recruitment event for their Explorer program on Tuesday, October 14 at 6pm in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission office building, 101 8th Street in Oakland, room 171. Interested candidates will meet with BART Police officers and current Explorers.The BART Police Explorer

BART responds to new KTVU video

BART issued a statement today regarding the new video KTVU aired last night regarding the events on the morning of New Year’s Day. "We do not tolerate police misconduct," Director Carole Ward Allen said. She chairs the newly formed BART Police Department Review Committee of the BART Board of Directors. "We

BART Police begin extra patrols

Beginning this week BART Police Officers and Fare Inspectors will work extra hours, adding an additional day to their work week to bolster their visible presence and enhance public safety. The General Manager’s Safety and Security Action Plan, introduced in August, outlined the periodic use of mandatory