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12.28.2010 BART Police Department Review Committee to meet January 5
12.27.2010 Parking fees begin January 18th at San Leandro Station
12.27.2010 Parking fees begin January 31st at Bay Fair Station
12.26.2010 Modified commute schedule on Pittsburg/Bay Point Line between Christmas, New Year's
12.22.2010 Seen & heard on BART this week: Fog town, iPad station, singing rooster
12.21.2010 Clipper card transition is final on Dec. 22
12.20.2010 Get a summary of all the BART holiday schedule and service plans
12.17.2010 BART Board elects first former employee as Board President
12.17.2010 BART statement on arbitrator's decision in MarySol Domenici case
12.17.2010 Service restored at Lake Merritt; system recovering, some residual delays
12.17.2010 BART Police Department Hosts Safety Awareness Event at Rockridge
12.16.2010 BART to convene study group to look at service hours
12.13.2010 BART phases out EZ Rider for fare payment this week; get your Clipper card now
12.08.2010 BART extends hours, runs special service New Year's Eve
12.06.2010 BART Police Officer hospitalized after stolen car crashes into patrol vehicle
12.02.2010 Union City Police credit BART officer for the arrest of registered sex offender
11.30.2010 BART Thanksgiving ridership to SFO up slightly over last year
11.30.2010 BART to give away free tickets to encourage holiday shopping and travel
11.29.2010 One escalator at Daly City Station out of service until February 2011
11.29.2010 Ticket Exchange Window to reopen Dec. 1 in Downtown Berkeley BART Station
11.25.2010 BART runs longer trains, holds shopping safety events on "Black Friday"
11.23.2010 BART projects record ridership to SFO this week
11.23.2010 BART Police End Robbery Sprees, Ask For Public's Help
11.22.2010 Service schedule for Thanksgiving holiday week
11.19.2010 BART Police Department Review Committee to meet November 29
11.18.2010 BART running longer trains for the Big Game - Stanford at Cal
11.17.2010 New signs at downtown SF stations part of ongoing BART wayfinding improvements
11.12.2010 BART to run longer trains, add event trains for Cal game against Oregon
11.10.2010 BART opens up extra long-term parking spaces for holiday travelers
11.08.2010 Lone Texas Rangers fan makes good on his BART bet by serenading riders
11.05.2010 BART makes preparations to carry extra passengers if needed
11.04.2010 World Series parade boosts BART ridership to highest day ever - past half-million
11.04.2010 Free shuttle to PGA Tournament at Harding Park November 4-7
11.04.2010 BART Police share safety tips at Bay Fair Station
11.03.2010 BART teams up to help clean up El Cerrito
11.03.2010 Historic commute on BART to San Francisco Giants World Series parade
11.03.2010 Expect a wait as record crowds board BART after the parade in San Francisco
11.02.2010 BART running longer trains for Giants' World Series victory parade
11.02.2010 BART installs new bike racks inside 19th St./Oakland Station, offering more storage
11.01.2010 BART running longer trains to World Series broadcast in SF's Civic Center Plaza
11.01.2010 How to receive timely BART service information after the Mehserle sentencing announcement
10.29.2010 BART and project partners break ground on extension to East Contra Costa County
10.29.2010 Ramp and sidewalk improvements at Lafayette Station
10.29.2010 Sidewalk and signage improvements at El Cerrito Del Norte Station
10.29.2010 BART dedicates Office of the Independent Police Auditor
10.28.2010 BART's "Giants Fever" on-board and station announcements popular with customers
10.27.2010 Weekend track work may cause delays on Pittsburg/Bay Point line
10.27.2010 DART vs. BART World Series bet
10.26.2010 "First Ride" winner is the story of time with family and community on a commute
10.26.2010 BART to run longer trains for Giants' World Series games in San Francisco
10.22.2010 Escalator repair update for El Cerrito del Norte Station
10.22.2010 Passenger advisory on planned demonstrations in Oakland this weekend
10.21.2010 BART runs longer trains for Try BART Week
10.21.2010 BART stops trains for one minute to commemorate "Great California ShakeOut"
10.21.2010 Public meeting Oct. 21 on Warm Springs habitat restoration
10.21.2010 BART running longer trains as top officials urge transit use during tonight's Giants game
10.20.2010 BART breaks ground Wednesday on Oakland Airport Connector
10.20.2010 BART seeks public comments on proposed fares for new West Dublin/Pleasanton station
10.19.2010 BART seeks public input at meetings on Hayward Maintenance Complex Project
10.18.2010 BART lengthens trains during Try BART Week, Giants playoff games
10.14.2010 BART Board approves contract on Eastern Contra Costa County extension
10.12.2010 UPDATED: Delays and significant changes to weekend service on Pittsburg/Bay Point line
10.04.2010 Top US official looks at BART's innovative ways of creating jobs
10.04.2010 BART to run longer trains for Giants playoff games Thursday and Friday
09.30.2010 Stairwell closed at 12th Street Station for four weeks
09.30.2010 Bus stop relocation for utility constuction at Richmond Station
09.27.2010 Street closures near Pleasant Hill Station Oct. 1-2 for grand opening ceremony
09.27.2010 West Oakland Station elevators closing temporarily for earthquake safety work
09.22.2010 BART hosts "Wardrobe for Opportunity" clothing drive
09.22.2010 Temporary elevator closures at 12th, 19th, MacArthur for ADA work
09.22.2010 BART riders get pre-access code for Free Night of Theater 2010
09.21.2010 BART Board to consider revenue-generating proposals
09.20.2010 Switch from EZ Rider to Clipper now and avoid the year-end rush
09.17.2010 Tell us your "First Ride" story for a chance to win limited edition, autographed poster set
09.16.2010 BART to run longer trains during busy sports Sunday
09.16.2010 APTA urges transit supporters to sign petition to Congress to increase investment in transit
09.16.2010 BART Board reaffirms contract authorization for Oakland Airport Connector
09.16.2010 BART Police reunite mother with missing daughter
09.15.2010 New bike info added to electronic platform signs
09.08.2010 MTC approves funding for Oakland Airport Connector project
09.07.2010 BART constantly working to give passengers a quieter ride
09.03.2010 West Oakland elevators to close temporarily for earthquake safety work
09.03.2010 "Spare the Air," sports events, boost BART ridership
09.02.2010 BART runs Sunday schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 6
09.02.2010 When the earth shakes, BART checks
09.01.2010 Spare the Air Days declared; transit use encouraged (though no longer free)
08.30.2010 Ride the "Tracks to Trails" on September 18th
08.27.2010 BART expands wireless network to underground stations in downtown Oakland
08.27.2010 Temporary east entrance closure at Concord Station for earthquake work
08.26.2010 BART Board delays next fare increase by six months
08.26.2010 BART adds monthly ridership reports; latest release of open data
08.25.2010 Minor BART schedule changes on Monday, September 13
08.23.2010 North Berkeley escalator expected to be back by August 27
08.17.2010 BART Police Department Review Committee to meet September 20
08.16.2010 BART art posters feature whimsy and wonder from local artist Josh Ellingson
08.13.2010 Stairwell at Civic Center Station to be closed temporarily starting Aug. 18
08.12.2010 A cleaner, more comfortable ride: Taking a look at BART's seat replacement project
08.12.2010 No vote on temporary fare cut; Board to look at delaying next scheduled increase
08.12.2010 How to use assisted parking at Richmond Station
08.11.2010 Temporary fare cut back on agenda for Aug. 12 Board of Directors meeting
08.06.2010 Win tickets from www.myBART.org to eco-friendly Outside Lands festival
08.05.2010 Richmond Station parking structure update
08.04.2010 BART website adds new trip plan functions, including bike directions, using Google Maps
08.03.2010 Take BART to Oakland's Art Murmur on Friday, August 6
08.03.2010 BART officers to provide crime prevention tools as part of National Night Out
08.03.2010 Construction update on installation of energy-efficient lighting at North Berkeley Station
08.02.2010 Shuttle, bus stops at Daly City Station relocated for pilot project to improve safety
08.02.2010 Temporary parking changes at Ashby Station due to construction
07.29.2010 BART Police persistence pays off, results in arrest of armed and dangerous parolee
07.28.2010 25 Years of Pixar: Take BART to exhibit exploring history of pioneering animators
07.23.2010 Temporary Treat Blvd./Jones Road intersection closure for bridge construction
07.23.2010 North Berkeley Station elevator status update
07.22.2010 BART Board approves new Oakland Airport Connector funding plan
07.22.2010 Board votes to spend surplus on riders, defers vote on fare rollback
07.21.2010 Title VI evaluation of paratransit fare proposals
07.21.2010 Possible weekend delays on Pittsburg Bay Point line through September
07.19.2010 Public feedback on temporary fare rollback collected in report
07.17.2010 Joint news release on July 17 officer-involved shooting in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood
07.16.2010 Governor signs bill into law authorizing citizen oversight of BART Police
07.16.2010 Temporary water shut-off at Daly City due to earthquake safety work
07.14.2010 Column by BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey
07.13.2010 New Berkeley Bike Station nearly quadruples bike storage capacity
07.12.2010 First person: Website intern learns the ups and downs of bicycles on BART in her first ride
07.12.2010 New Bike Station at Downtown Berkeley BART Station will feature lots of amenities
07.12.2010 Earthquake safety construction to begin at Concord Station
07.12.2010 Temporary relocation of bike lockers at Daly City due to earthquake safety work
07.08.2010 STATEMENT: By BART Board President James Fang
07.07.2010 Take BART to Sunday Streets in the Mission District July 11
07.06.2010 BART seeks public input at meetings on East Contra Costa extension
07.02.2010 Late-night closures on I-580 two weekends in July for West Dublin construction
07.01.2010 New Fremont dog park opening latest milestone for BART Warm Springs Extension
06.30.2010 Ways to receive timely information about BART service as Mehserle trial concludes
06.30.2010 Earthquake upgrade construction to start inside West Oakland Station
06.30.2010 BART runs special service Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th
06.30.2010 BART service restored; expect residual delays
06.30.2010 Statement by BART Board President James Fang
06.29.2010 New Downtown Berkeley Bike Station opens Tuesday, July 13
06.29.2010 Bridge toll goes up July 1; take BART to avoid the toll increase
06.23.2010 Earthquake safety construction begins at El Cerrito Plaza Station
06.22.2010 BART operates longer trains for San Francisco Pride
06.17.2010 Final environmental report for proposed extension to Livermore now available
06.16.2010 BART's new Police Chief Kenton Rainey ushers in "era of change"
06.16.2010 Construction at West Dublin/Pleasanton to close part of I-580 this weekend
06.15.2010 Temporary bus stop changes designated near Pleasant Hill Station for construction
06.11.2010 BART Interim Police Chief ends temporary ban on Taser use
06.10.2010 New BART budget: cleaner trains, replenished reserves, possible temporary fare reduction
06.07.2010 BART Board will meet June 10 to consider budget for Fiscal Year 2011
06.03.2010 Take BART to "Dine About Town" in San Francisco June 1 - 15
06.03.2010 Single tracking at Balboa Park Station may cause delays June 6
06.03.2010 BART holds community meetings on two critical issues
06.01.2010 West Oakland Station elevators to close temporarily for upgrades
05.27.2010 BART helps veterans kick off Memorial Day weekend with "buddy" poppy flowers
05.27.2010 Longer trains for Carnaval, Sunday service on Memorial Day
05.21.2010 BART, Peter Pan production team up to put characters on ticket backs
05.19.2010 Construction will affect access to Pleasant Hill Station
05.19.2010 Rockridge construction to temporarily limit daily fee and permit parking
05.18.2010 Take BART to the Black and White Ball
05.17.2010 Bus bridge between Walnut Creek And Pleasant Hill May 28 - 31
05.13.2010 New BART Chief of Police has been selected
05.12.2010 Live streaming of BART Board meetings to start Thursday, May 13
05.11.2010 From routine patrols to explosives detection, K-9 unit helps keep BART riders safe
05.10.2010 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2011 Notice
05.10.2010 Motorcycle parking temporarily relocated at Pleasant Hill Station
05.10.2010 Daly City Station elevator temporarily out of service for upgrades
05.10.2010 BART to open early, add trains for Bay to Breakers on May 16th
05.07.2010 BART Police seek public's help in investigating suspicious death
05.06.2010 Service restored between 24th Street/Mission and Glen Park Stations
05.05.2010 BART/Foursquare survey: 38% say Foursquare makes riding BART "more fun"
05.05.2010 Electrical upgrades occurring at 24th Street/Mission Station
04.28.2010 BART Police Department Review Committee to meet May 10
04.28.2010 BART receives final report from NOBLE
04.26.2010 Take BART to Oakland Museum of California grand re-opening May 1-2
04.26.2010 BART employees volunteer to clean up shoreline
04.23.2010 Repairs at Daly City Station April 23 -25
04.22.2010 Statement of Interim Police Chief Daschel Butler on the employment of Officer Tony Pirone
04.21.2010 BART Police roll out bike patrol program for Earth Day
04.21.2010 Are you a BART star? Check out a casting call to appear in BART ads
04.20.2010 16th annual Bike to Work Day is on Thursday, May 13
04.19.2010 Take a car-free trip to Niles Canyon Rail
04.19.2010 Service restored between Coliseum, San Leandro, after power lines fall
04.15.2010 Take advantage of tax-free commuter benefits
04.15.2010 BART Interim Chief of Police temporarily suspends use of Tasers
04.12.2010 BART seeks input on improving Lake Merritt Station area neighborhood
04.08.2010 BART statement regarding protest at Embarcadero Station
04.07.2010 BART board president throws first pitch at A's game
04.06.2010 Ashby Station east parking lot to reopen April 19th
04.05.2010 Signs temporarily taken down in SF stations for spring cleaning project
04.05.2010 BART plan for dealing with $10M deficit has no fare hikes or service cuts
04.05.2010 With release of iPad, a reminder of tips for protecting personal property on BART
04.01.2010 Portrait of a meeting: communities glad to have a voice, on issues large and small
03.31.2010 Construction project begins at Downtown Berkeley BART Station
03.30.2010 In wake of Moscow bombings, BART officers remain on high vigilance
03.30.2010 Trackside fire leads to major delays during Tuesday morning commute
03.30.2010 Earthquake safety work moves inside West Oakand Station
03.30.2010 Apology to our valued customers
03.29.2010 Normal service between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill after weekend track work
03.29.2010 BART seeks your input at a series of community meetings
03.29.2010 BART holds media briefing on continued security vigilance
03.22.2010 BART tests webcasts of Board meetings for public rollout later this spring
03.16.2010 BART looks into cause of train uncoupling in Transbay Tube
03.12.2010 City-owned parking lots near Union City Station to begin charging fees
03.12.2010 Big changes to AC Transit service coming March 28
03.12.2010 Take BART to San Francisco celebrations this weekend
03.11.2010 Community meeting in El Cerrito March 16 on sidewalk improvements, tree replacement
03.11.2010 BART partners with junaio to visualize transit data through augmented reality
03.04.2010 New art exhibit recalls silver android who rode BART for performance art piece in 1978
03.03.2010 Powell Street Station platform elevator out of service March 8-12
03.01.2010 Earthquake safety work to limit access to West Oakland Station
03.01.2010 Earthquake safety work to limit parking at Rockridge Station
03.01.2010 Daly City parking fee to decrease from $3 to $2 starting March 15
02.24.2010 BART Board of Directors to hear budget outlook at meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25
02.23.2010 Police training drill scheduled at Millbrae Station on Feb. 24
02.18.2010 Track work may cause weekend delays
02.17.2010 BART receives public input on important qualities/experience of next police chief
02.12.2010 BART to run on Saturday schedule for Presidents Day, Feb. 15
02.12.2010 Statement regarding February letter from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
02.11.2010 BART invites public to Black History Month event Feb. 17
02.09.2010 A soldier's story: On leave from Iraq, seeing the Bay Area sights with a free BART pass
02.08.2010 Ring in the Year of the Tiger with BART
02.08.2010 Part of El Cerrito del Norte parking garage closing Feb. 9 for repairs
02.05.2010 BART Police Department Review Committee meeting rescheduled to Feb. 18
02.01.2010 Daily parking fee to begin Feb. 22 at Pleasant Hill Station
01.27.2010 Take the BART/Foursquare online survey for a chance to win a $50 BART ticket
01.27.2010 "Wicked" giveaways at 5 stations for BART Rider Thank You Day on Feb. 4
01.27.2010 BART reaches $1.5 million settlement for daughter of Oscar Grant
01.27.2010 Metropolitan Transportation Commission votes in favor of Oakland Airport Connector
01.26.2010 Earthquake safety work at Daly City Station to affect fare gates
01.25.2010 BART launches API to spur innovation in transit app development
01.21.2010 Parking changes start Feb. 1 for Dublin-side surface lot at Dublin/Pleasanton Station
01.20.2010 Oakland Airport Connector project advocates vow to work with FTA
01.20.2010 Limited access at San Bruno Station on Sunday, Jan. 24
01.19.2010 Street elevator at Powell Street Station closed for renovation
01.13.2010 BART to run on Saturday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
01.12.2010 BART receives more than 7,000 entries so far in Trains to Planes Sweepstakes
01.07.2010 BART launches military pass program
01.07.2010 Rep. Garamendi tours BART to see stimulus money in action
01.04.2010 BART Police Department Review Committee to meet on Thursday, Jan. 7
01.01.2010 BART runs holiday schedule on New Year's Day
01.01.2010 New Year's Eve service goes according to plan