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BART gears up for pivotal project to strengthen the Transbay Tube
Never was BART’s role in the region as a lifeline made clearer than the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. BART was up and running on a 24-hour emergency schedule to serve the public less than 12 hours after the quake hit. It was a watershed event, showcasing infrastructure working for the greater good of the
New train design concepts to be displayed in BART stations in August
Preliminary design concepts for BART's Fleet of the Future, the next generation of trains, will be displayed in some BART stations during the month of August, with an oportunity for you to take a survey and give your feedback. The schedule for the station displays is as follows. For more information on the
Podcast: Meet the woman helping to lead an innovation revolution at BART
Transcript: HOST: "From new platform signs to making the most out of millions of pieces of data, BART is going through an innovation revolution that’ll have a big impact on the rider experience. Welcome to “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART.” On this latest edition of Hidden Tracks, we're going into the lab to
A Night in the Life: What it’s like to be a train cleaner at BART
Utility Foreworker Jennie Meixel on the overnight shift at the Hayward train yard By RAQUEL CRITESBART Communications Intern A bright half-moon over the Hayward yard reflects off the yellow safety vests of a half-dozen utility workers who just came on duty for their 9 to 5 shift -- 9 pm to 5 am, that is --
BART looks into cause of train uncoupling in Transbay Tube
Service through the Transbay Tube resumed this morning around 7:25 a.m., about an hour after it was halted when a nine-car train bound from Pittsburg/Bay Point to San Francisco International Airport uncoupled in the tube. The train uncoupled at 6:23 a.m. and separated into two sections so that there was a
Corrections to January 1st published BART schedules
All published BART schedules effective January 1, 2008 omit two trains from the SFO to Pittsburg/Bay Point line Saturday schedule. The first train departs Powell Street at 5:53 a.m. and arrives at Pittsburg/Bay Point at 6:49 a.m., making all stops in between. The second train departs Daly City at 5:58 a.m
Pit Stop Bathrooms near downtown SF BART stations
Update: 10/19/2018 Added a Pit Stop at 24th Street Station new map below and linked There are clean, well-maintained public bathrooms near three of our downtown San Francisco stations: Civic Center/UN Plaza, Powell Street, and 16th Street Mission. The Pit Stop Program is a partnership between BART and the
Two BART officers recognized for their on-the-job heroism
On Oct. 16, 2013, the Northern California Chief Special Agents Association (NCCSAA) recognized two BART Police Officers for their heroism in the line of duty. “The NCCSAA bestowed the Association’s Valor/Officer of the Year Awards to BART Detective John Johnson and Officer David McCormick for demonstrating
Special BART Board meeting held to discuss COVID-19
BART Board President Lateefah Simon has called a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. View the presentation that will be given to the Board. Listen to the full teleconference recording of the Special Board meeting. Please note, pursuant to Governor Newsom’s
BART Board reaffirms contract authorization for Oakland Airport Connector
The BART Board of Directors voted 7-1 today to reaffirm its decision to authorize General Manager Dorothy Dugger to enter into a contract with the two firms the Board selected in December 2009 to design, operate and maintain the much anticipated Oakland Airport Connector. The vote is likely the final action