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Harriet Richardson named as first BART Inspector General
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of Harriet Richardson to be BART’s first Inspector General. BART’s Board of Directors led a national recruitment for the Inspector General position and, pursuant to the legislative mandate, submitted three nominees for the Governor to consider for
Statement on BART finances from Board President and GM
From Board of Directors President Janice Li and General Manager Bob Powers BART is thankful for the recent action taken by the California State Legislature to restore $2 billion for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. The program is vital in funding transformative capital improvements to modernize
BART launches innovative tech training program partnership
BART has launched an innovative training program in partnership with Bay Area community colleges and local workforce investment boards to provide up to 100 students with the technical knowledge to pursue transit-related careers. “This is truly a win-win situation,” said BART Assistant General Manager for
BART Board takes stand against discriminatory laws
The BART Board of Directors voted to take a stand against discriminatory laws at its Board meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2018. The Board adopted a policy prohibiting District-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Currently nine states are subject to the ban: Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina
Pride parade helps set BART ridership records
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride parade and festival in San Francisco on Sunday helped set two ridership records for BART -- the highest Sunday ridership ever and the highest ridership week ever. The final numbers show 224,500 people rode BART on June 29, setting a Sunday ridership record
New booklet produced: Picture Guide to Riding BART
BART has produced a new booklet called "Learn BART! Your Guide to Ride!", which can be downloaded now. The booklet uses pictures to help people travel on BART. Some tasks involved in making a trip on BART may be difficult for new customers. In response to concerns that some seniors and persons with low
Incentives shift BART riders out of the morning rush
“BART Perks,” a six-month test incentive program offered by BART and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA), concluded on February 28 and preliminary results reveal that incentives can successfully shift the travel behavior of BART riders. The Perks program incentivized riders to shift
BART moves forward with $1 billion in extension projects
The BART Board of Directors has just moved forward with bringing Bay Area residents $1 billion in transit expansion projects. On Thursday, April 23, Board members voted to construct a 10-mile extension into eastern Contra Costa County and approved two significant elements of the funding plan for the Oakland
BART Police Department reports surge in arrests for 2017
Newly compiled crime data shows BART officers made 1,730 arrests in 2017, a nearly 40% increase from a total of 1,238 arrests in 2016. The new figures also highlight an increased focus on fare evasion as well as significant declines in auto and bicycle thefts. “We’re doing all we can to increase the visible
Richmond BART Station elevators temporarily out of service
From Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, 2009, our crews will be interrupting elevator service at the Richmond BART Station to complete electrical improvements to the elevators. This elevator shutdown will temporarily limit access to both the BART and Capitol Corridor train platforms at this station. We