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Podcast: BART’s GM shares her vision for 2017 and beyond
BART General Manager Grace Crunican is our guest on the latest edition of our podcast series "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART". Crunican talks about the need to build a Better BART. Crunican also provides updates on new initiatives to deal with crowding, improve customer service, worker safety, and the Fleet
BART pays tribute to civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks
At exactly noon today, Wednesday, November 2, BART paid tribute to civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks by making a system-wide announcement asking all passengers and employees to observe a moment of silence. Ms. Parks, who died at the age of 92 on October 24, was a catalyst to the civil rights movement and will
Auditor praises BART Police Department progress on NOBLE recommendations
Independent auditor retired Police Chief Patrick Oliver today presented a positive assessment of BART’s Police Department (PD) at a special Board of Directors meeting. The audit was conducted from July to September and evaluated the progress the PD has made in implementing 55 recommendations the National
Transit-oriented development takes off at BART: Coliseum Connections
Story by MELISSA JORDAN | Photos by MARIA J. AVILABART Communications A new transit-oriented development project at BART's Coliseum Station is a rare truly mixed-income property, with half its 110 apartment units designated as moderate-income rents and half set aside as affordable housing for those making 50%
BART Board approves platform digital displays for advertising and news
The BART Board voted to move forward with converting up to 34 existing poster ads located in three downtown San Francisco stations to 17 digital screens that will display a mix of advertising, news, weather and BART messages. The decision came after a survey concluded there is strong rider support for the
BART will run a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, 9/5/22
On Monday, September 5, 2022, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight) as we observe Labor Day. We will run five-line service until 8pm with 30-minute frequencies on all lines, and then three-line service after 8pm. Five-line service means all lines will be running including Red and Green lines
Speed date on the BART Valentraine this Valentine’s Day
Update 1/28/26: Valentraine is sold out. You must have an event ticket to ride, and walk-ups will not be accommodated on the day of the event.
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BART train #143 is coming to town for one night only! This Valentine’s Day, find love on a different kind of dating platform.
Valentraine is pulling into 16th St. Mission Station on Saturday, February 14, for a night of speed dating (and friend making) that could change your life. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a connection – no offboarding required – as our special event train zips down the rails for a magical evening that might just put your love life back on track.
Participants will board the train at 16th St. Mission Station and ride to Millbrae and back with no stops. During the hourlong trip, BART staff in each car will signal participants to rotate seats for short conversations with fellow riders. If sparks fly, participants can choose to exchange contact info.
To reserve your seat, purchase a $5 ticket on Railgoods.com.
Registration is required, and walk-ups will not be accommodated.
What: Valentraine speed dating
Where: 16th St. Station (starts and ends). Accessibility info: There are two elevators at 16th St. Take the street elevator at 16th St. and Mission St. (northeast side) to access the concourse. There is another elevator in the paid area that travels to the platform. Reference this map.
When: Saturday, Feb. 14. Check-in starts at 5pm on the concourse of the station (in the paid area). Participants must arrive no later than 5:40pm. The train returns to 16th St. at 7pm.
Who: Anyone ages 21 and up!
Register: Purchase a $5 ticket on Railgoods.com. Registration is required, and walk-ups will not be accommodated.
Adults ages 21 and up of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome onboard, as well as those just looking to make friends. Four cars will be reserved for speed dating with ~50 people on each.
Event organizers will ask registrants what they are looking for ahead of the event, so they can assign cars accordingly. Please keep in mind this event takes place on a train with limited space and matchmaking is not a typical service BART provides, so we’ll do our best to assign cars to give you the best odds for finding a match.
Cost of admission does not include BART fare, so calculate your fare using BART’s Fare Calculator ahead of time. If you are entering and exiting at 16th St. Mission, you will need $7.55 on your Clipper card for the excursion fare, or pay with Tap and Ride. BART’s Customer Code of Conduct must be followed every time you ride BART, including onboard the Valentraine.
Valentraine was a hit last year, and many participants left with a potential date’s digits and new friends. As one person told us after the event, “Thank you for making me popular.” While we have yet to hear reports of Valentraine weddings or babies, the night proved that meeting someone new doesn’t require an algorithm – you just gotta be along for the ride.
Join BART at 6th annual Blue Sky Festival
The 6th annual lunch-time eco celebration runs from 11am to 1:30pm at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. There will be environmental info and giveaways from more than 50 environmental exhibitors, plus valet bicycle parking, a Segway obstacle course, and carnival games with an
BART releases draft FY 06 ten-year plan
Will hear public comment at January 2006 Board Meeting BART has released the District's Draft Fiscal Year 2006 Short Range Transit Plan and Capital Improvement Program (SRTP/CIP) for public review. The agency will hear public comment on the document at the January 12, 2006 Board meeting, which begins at 9:00
BART Board hears staff recommendation for Fleet of the Future contract
BART staff today recommended that the Board of Directors authorize award of a contract to build the next-generation Fleet of the Future to North American-based Bombardier. Bombardier bid the lowest price and earned the highest technical score in the competition to build BART’s new cars. In choosing Bombardier