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Why labor contract is important to the Bay Area
BART’s contract negotiations are about BART’s ability to keep the system reliable and the Bay Area mobile for the years to come. BART needs about $500 million annually to replace outdated computers and other systems to keep trains running on-time and at optimal speeds. We also need to replace and grow our
New bike info added to electronic platform signs
You may have noticed something new this week on the electronic display signs above BART platforms … they’re now including the words “no bikes” for trains at particular locations and times when bikes are not allowed. The idea is to help everyone – both bicyclists and non-bicyclists alike – be more aware of the
Lafayette Station gets guaranteed parking for carpoolers
Beginning today, carpoolers commuting to Lafayette Station can get guaranteed parking until 10am when they use carpooling app, Scoop. BART will allocate permit parking spaces at Lafayette station specifically for carpoolers using Scoop, an app that connects drivers and fills seats in vehicles already driving
The Pursuit of Happyness
08.12.22 Will Smith with BART employees on-set of “The Pursuit of Happyness” in 2005. There’s an early scene in 2006 hit film “The Pursuit of Happyness” in which Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith, races to catch a BART train with the bone density scanner he’s hawking. Gardner makes it on the train, but the
Frequently Asked Questions: Officer Involved Shooting
When will the suspect’s name be released? The San Francisco Coroner’s office has not positively identified the suspect yet. As soon as the Coroner has notified the family, the information will be released to BART and we will inform the public. How will the public be informed of the suspect’s identity? BART
Tell us your "First Ride" story for a chance to win limited edition, autographed poster set
A new series of art posters created by Bay Area illustrator Josh Ellingson started appearing in BART stations this August. These charming works celebrate the creative imaginations of our youngest riders on their "First Ride." We are looking for stories about first trips on BART to share with fellow riders on
100 million passengers and counting in fiscal year 2007
BART carried its 100 millionth passenger of Fiscal Year 2007 on Monday, June 25, 2007, establishing yet another benchmark in a banner year of ridership. One of BART's 342,300 riders Monday pushed the transit agency into nine digit territory (BART number crunchers put the tally from July 1, 2006 to June 25
Passenger advisory on planned demonstrations in Oakland this weekend
We want to let you know that two separate demonstrations are being planned in the City of Oakland this weekend. One is scheduled to occur at the Fruitvale BART Station on Friday, October 22, and the other is planned to occur near 12th Street / Oakland City Center Station on Saturday, October 23. BART is
Closed parking at Coliseum Station Friday, November 21
On Friday, November 21, 2014, limited areas of the parking lot at the Coliseum Station will be temporarily closed for the Grand Opening Celebration to commemorate the start of BART service to the Oakland International Airport (BART to OAK). Cilck here for a map of affected areas. The parking areas will be
Livermore Extension
Livermore Extension The BART to Livermore Extension project was a proposal to extend the BART rail line by 5.5 miles along I-580 from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton Station to a new station in the vicinity of the Isabel Avenue interchange. The Project also incorporated improvements to the local bus system