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A Message from BART General Manager about Labor Dispute
Issues of Dispute The issues of dispute in the breakdown between management and our unions are the same now as they have been during the last six months – no agreement on wages and critical work rules that drive daily scheduling, work assignments, use of technology and the ability of BART to adopt industry
BART to run longer trains for KFOG Kaboom, A's games
BART will operate longer trains to serve the crowds attending tomorrow’s KFOG "KaBoom! 2009 Fireworks Show" and the fans heading to Saturday and Sunday’s Oakland A’s games. Also, on Sunday, San Francisco "Sunday Streets" revelers can ride BART to this month’s event, which promotes a safe, fun, car-free day
Attend a special BART ticket exchange event in Walnut Creek
Wondering what to do with a damaged BART ticket or all those small value BART tickets you have? Bring them to a special BART Customer Services Ticket Exchange event and get credit toward a new single ticket. This is a one-day opportunity only, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walnut
NOBLE seeks more public comment on BART Police Services
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is conducting an independent study of the BART Police Department as commissioned by BART. This study is a review of both the operation and administration of the BART Police Department. NOBLE previously conducted an online survey seeking
Rebuilding the backbone of BART is improving the rider experience
The latest progress of the Measure RR rebuilding program is making a difference for riders by enhancing the reliability of the system and reducing service delays. The number of trains delayed due to outdated rail fell by more than 400 instances thanks to work that in some cases replaced track that had been in place since the start of BART service in 1972.
The reduction in service delays is among the findings in the latest Measure RR Annual Report published by the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC). The BOC’s independent oversight of the rebuilding program emphasizes cost-effectiveness, quality, and timeliness of work completion. The new annual report will be presented to the BART Board of Directors at its meeting on Thursday, July 11.
“Measure RR is a crucial part of our ongoing efforts to ensure BART is truly the safest way to get around the Bay,” said BART General Manager Bob Powers. “This Measure RR Annual Report highlights how the rebuilding program is boosting safety, making our core infrastructure more resilient, and improving our on-time performance for our riders.”
Through March 2024, $1.81 billion of Measure RR funds have been invested in rebuilding projects. There are now 157 projects in planning, design, construction, or have been completed. A total of 61 projects are complete, including 13 projects that have been completed since the BOC issued its last annual report in 2023. Measure RR money spent, and work completed to this point, have exceeded initial expectations.
Much of this progress for riders has been accomplished during weekend track shutdowns, when crews temporarily close a portion of the trackway to expedite track work that’s too large to accomplish during the few overnight hours when BART is not running trains. An example of this work is the ongoing effort to rebuild the core of the system in Oakland. You can learn more about the project and upcoming work dates here.
Measure RR is a $3.5 billion bond measure to replace BART’s aging infrastructure. It was approved by voters in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties in 2016.
BOC members review projects and data presented by BART staff in quarterly briefings. Members of the committee can request additional documents, information, and presentations on an ad hoc basis. The BOC is comprised of volunteers who represent a diversity of expertise. The organizations represented on the committee include the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management, the Project Management Institute, and the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area. You can learn more about the committee at bart.gov/bondoversight.
Coffee with a Cop helps BART Police forge a link with locals
Something’s brewing at the BART Police Department. On Thursday, June 16, officers from BPD gathered at a Starbucks in Castro Valley for another iteration of Coffee with a Cop, offering locals a chance to discuss, well, whatever they liked with uniformed officers in a casual atmosphere. Coffee with a Cop is an
BART urges U.S. Senate to increase transit security funding
Rail Bombing In India Again Shows Inherent Danger to "Open" Transit Systems Just hours after deadly bombs ripped through one of India's busiest commuter rail lines, top BART officials urged the U.S. Senate to increase transit security funding in the 2007 fiscal year by at least $50 million when it votes on
Take BART to Presidents Cup Golf Tournament at Harding Park
The Presidents Cup golf tournament, featuring some of the world's top golfers including Tiger Woods, makes its first-ever West Coast stop Oct. 6-11 at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco. Now on BART TV: Presidents Cup Due to the limited amount of parking around the course, people attending the
Chinese New Year parade brings BART record ridership
229,583 riders on Saturday - highest in historyf The numbers are in, and lfast Saturday BART saw the highest ridership it's ever had for a Saturday in its nearly 35-year history. On Saturday, March 3, 2007, 229,583 people rode BART to attend the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco. That's about 42% more