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BART expands service for "Sunday Streets," A's
Ditch your car this Sunday, September 14, and take BART to the second “Sunday Streets” San Francisco event. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the City of San Francisco will once again open up a car-free zone that connects the Bayview to Chinatown via the Embarcadero. BART will operate longer trains for Sunday
BART commemorates 1906 Quake With "Centennial" Train
Some BART stations will open early on April 18 to accommodate early risers marking 100th anniversary On April 18, 2006, BART will provide special transbay service for Bay Area residents wishing to attend the memorial ceremony at Lotta's Fountain in San Francisco to remember those who perished in the 1906
BART awarded $25 million state grant for project to transform the North Berkeley BART Station
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin announced at the North Berkeley BART Station that BART has been awarded $25 million from the Cycle 7 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for the North Berkeley Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Mobility Enhancements Project.
“This funding makes possible two plazas plus bike and pedestrian improvements, which will help transform the North Berkeley BART station area into a mixed-use, sustainable community,” says BART Board Director Rebecca Saltzman, who represents the station. “By enhancing access to public transit and improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure, projects like this will reduce dependency on personal vehicles.”
Key project components include BART rider parking within a TOD garage, publicly accessible open spaces including an intermodal transit plaza, and walking and biking enhancements around the station. The TOD will transform the main North Berkeley Station parking lot into housing and open space. The TIRCP funds are critical to supporting investments that enhance access to BART for current and future BART riders.
TIRCP funds will be used to enhance walking and biking infrastructure and augment multimodal connections. These enhancements are expected to boost ridership by facilitating safe pedestrian and bike access and promoting non-automotive transportation. The estimated total cost for the Mobility Enhancements Project is $37 million. Remaining funding sources are from local and state contributions.
The overall North Berkeley Station TOD project prioritizes affordable housing, aligns with BART’s TOD Policy goals and meets the strategic objectives of the TIRCP program. The project will consist of five residential buildings that will be built in phases.
BART estimates that the 739 new homes in the TOD, with approximately half affordable for households at or below 80% of Area Median Income, would generate roughly 750 new trips per day by 2031.
California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin announces grant awards at North Berkeley Station
Pilot program approved for Segway use on BART
BART’s Board of Directors has approved a one-year pilot program regarding the use of Segways and other Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMD) on the BART system. Those who wish to use a Segway or similar device on BART will be able to do so after applying for and receiving one of a yet-to-be
BART redoubles efforts to address customer concerns
BART is launching an aggressive response to the results of its biannual Customer Satisfaction Survey as part of its continuing dedication to satisfying riders’ needs. The survey, presented to the Board of Directors on January 29, 2015, found that customer satisfaction has fallen compared to the previous
BART Board approves new labor contracts
Today the BART Board of Directors approved new labor contracts for BART’s three largest unions. The following statement was issued by BART General Manager Bob Powers and labor leaders Jesse Hunt, President ATU Local 1555, John Arantes, BART Chapter President SEIU Local 1021, Olivia Rocha, President SEIU Local
Forget high gas prices: take BART!
Has the high cost of gas got you down? Buckle up: gas prices are rocketing skyward. With the summer travel season upon us, you'll be paying record-high prices at the pump. Don't pay the price: take BART instead! Read, sleep or get a little work done as you ride in comfort. And forget about fighting the backup
BART runs special service Thanksgiving week
Longer trains for shoppers and air travelers, Sunday service on the holiday BART will operate longer trains to help passengers get to and from San Francisco and Oakland international airports on the day before Thanksgiving — Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year