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Michael Jones selected as BART’s new Deputy General Manager

BART General Manager Bob Powers has selected Michael Jones as his new Deputy General Manager. Jones began his tenure at BART in January of 2017. He served as the Assistant General Manager of Administration responsible for leading multiple functions including Human Resources, Procurement, Labor Relations, and

BART celebrates completion of major upgrades at Balboa Park Station

BART held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 30, 2018 to celebrate the completion of the Eastside Connection Project at San Francisco’s Balboa Park Station. The station area is also home to a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency light rail terminal and streetcar depot, as well as multiple

BART PD serves up coffee and conversation in San Francisco

By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer BART Police took part in National “Coffee With A Cop” day on Wednesday, Oct. 4, serving up a warm cup to customers in the free area at Powell Station while discussing safety and security initiatives. An effort started in 2011 in Southern California, National “Coffee

BART PD taking new steps to combat cellphone thefts

BART police detectives are walking trains in the San Francisco corridor this week to hand out cards advising riders to be aware of their surroundings, so they can avoid falling victim to thieves who are after their cellphones. The detectives will focus their outreach efforts during the mid-day and early

BART tests brighter, energy-saving LED lights on trains

BART is testing LED – light-emitting diode – lights that will one day replace the light fixtures currently in BART cars, which use the same technology that was around when BART began service in 1972. The LED lights last longer, can save up to 50 percent in energy costs and are noticeably brighter. “It’s

BART to offer safety escorts at three stations December 20

Last minute holiday shoppers can once again take advantage of BART’s police safety escorts on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 5 pm to 8 pm at three popular stations. In an effort to better protect our passengers during the hectic holiday season BART Police and Oakland Police (OPD) Department will provide

Measure RR brings dozens of BART rebuilding projects to life

BART is starting to experience a revitalization thanks to rebuilding work that is having a direct impact on the travel experience of riders. Measure RR is allowing BART to replace decades-old track equipment to create a system that is safer, quieter, and more reliable. The Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee

A new strategy helps BART to reduce delays in the Transbay Tube

BART is using a new strategy to reduce delays through the Transbay Tube. During peak commute hours BART is now deploying mainline technicians at both ends of the Tube at our West Oakland and Embarcadero Stations. These highly-trained technical experts spend the commute riding dozens of trains through the Tube