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BART sees big ridership increase on Dump the Pump Day
10,200 more riders took BART than agency predicted The final numbers show that 10,200 more riders than BART predicted rode the agency's trains during the second annual "National Dump the Pump Day," Thursday, June 21. BART had originally forecasted that there would be 340,400 riders on June 21, 2007. There
BART proposal preserves salaries, eliminates $100 million in labor costs
Today, BART management outlined its proposal that ensures BART workers keep their current salaries while still meeting the target of $100 million in labor costs savings over the next four years. BART’s proposal offers a menu of options totaling more than $100 million – options that reduce BART’s deficit
BART will definitely run overnight Friday night, sets Saturday deadline
BART trains will definitely run tonight, Friday night October 30 into Saturday morning, October 31. Additionally, if by 3 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday October 31, Caltrans officials have not announced that the Bay Bridge will re-open, BART will commit to running trains Saturday night into Sunday morning as well.
One year marks one million rides on BART to OAK
November 21 marks one year of active service for the automated BART to OAK line between Oakland International Airport and Coliseum Station. Coincidentally, it is also expected to reach the one millionth passenger trip milestone at some point this weekend – a sign of its tremendous success and growing
How BART kept the power on during PG&E's power shutoff
The challenge was high-stakes, unprecedented and borderline existential: Would BART be able keep its electric trains running if a power company shut off electricity? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, was yes, the trains would run with nary a hitch but making that happen did not come easily. BART’s Maintenance
BART moves ahead with potential public transit to SFO incentive
The BART Board of Directors took the first step October 24, 2019 toward possibly giving BART riders priority access for the lines leading to passenger screening check points at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The directors voted to approve trip verification technology (TVT). With TVT, SFO-hired
Missing teen now home safe thanks to BART employees
Two alert BART employees at our Fremont Station this week played a critical role in finding a missing 15-year-old East Bay girl and getting her back to her family. On Wednesday, Station Agent Rachelle "Mimi" Powe was giving a foreworker trainee a tour of the Fremont Station when she saw a teenage girl in
BART is using social media to connect with riders
Watch the video to learn how BART is using technology and social media to engage with the public and improve the BART experience. Follow our Twitter account at @SFBART and tag us in your tweets with questions or to let us know about something that needs fixing. You can tweet us about a hot or freezing car
Everyone is welcome on BART: BART Police celebrates Pride Month with patch fundraiser for local LGBTQ+ youth organization
Pictured at Side by Side in Hayward (l to r): BART Police Deputy Alan Love, Crisis Intervention Specialist Yolanda Barbosa, Side by Side Program Director Myeeka Calhoun, Side by Side Regional Director Larry Woodland, BART Police Officer Shanna Holmes, BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin, and Crisis Intervention Specialist Stephine Barnes.
In June, you may have noticed a new patch on the shoulders of BART Police officers and staff.
For Pride Month, Officer Shanna Holmes designed a special patch for staff to wear in acknowledgement of the department’s commitment to support, celebrate, and safeguard the LGBTQ+ community. The patch wasn’t just about showing support; all the proceeds were donated to the Hayward chapter of Side by Side, a nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ young people in Alameda County. In all, BART Police officers and staff purchased about 150 patches, culminating in a donation of $1,100.
On Monday, July 6, Officer Holmes, Police Chief Kevin Franklin, Deputy Chief Alan Love, members of BART’s Progressive Policing Bureau, and staff visited Side by Side's Hayward location to drop off the donation and tour the youth space.
Side by Side's Our Space program is a free drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24. It’s a warm, inviting space, full of free resources, activities, games, books, and places to hang out with peers and support staff. The organization, which has locations in Alameda, Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties, also provides behavioral and mental health services, independent living skills training, transitional housing, and individualized care coordination for LGBTQ+ young people, who face disproportionate rates of bullying, housing instability, and involvement in the child welfare system.
Officer Holmes and Chief Franklin show off their BART Police Pride Month patches in front of Side by Side.
For Officer Holmes, the visit had personal meaning.
"I grew up in a youth LGBTQ center in the Bay Area; that was my safe space," she said. "Getting to be here, with full support of our command staff and department, is a full circle moment for me.”
Holmes, who identifies as lesbian, said she has felt that support throughout her career at BART Police.
"I've always felt safe and supported by this department," she said.
Chief Franklin said the partnership reflects a larger mission for BART Police.
"Our goal is to make transit safe for everyone," he said. "To partner with Side by Side helps us bridge the gaps between this community and law enforcement and lets riders know we are here to keep them safe. Everyone is welcome on BART.”
Program Director Myeeka Calhoun takes BART Police on a tour of Side by Side.
Program Director Myeeka Calhoun noted that her staff regularly take youth on BART as part of their programming, giving young people firsthand experience navigating the system. The connection feels especially fitting this time of year: for many young people, the BART ride to a Pride event is itself a formative experience, and having visible allies on board matters.
“This isn’t just a donation. People don’t realize how much programs like this rely on community partnerships and word of mouth,” she said.
Side by Side Regional Director Larry Woodland added: "To build community is to build purpose, and partnering with you all is about finding shared purpose."
The Pride patch fundraiser is just the beginning. Officer Holmes has already been invited back to speak at the organization’s next career day.
Seen & heard on BART this week: crocheting, great views, Campanile
BART riders are a busy bunch -- taking trains to work, to play, to meet friends and travel around the Bay Area. While they're on BART they're gaming, crocheting, listening to music, reading and people-watching. Here's a fresh batch of things people saw and talked about on BART this week. We'll update this