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BART passengers, train operator work together to save life
The combination of an alert train operator and quick-thinking BART passengers helped save the life of a person in crisis who went onto the trackway at the Civic Center Station in San Francisco during the Monday afternoon commute. At about 4:43 pm a man entered the trackway from one of the station platforms
BART to implement last of inflation-based fare increases July 1
Effective Sunday, July 1, 2012, BART will implement the last in a series of inflation-based fare increases when fares increase by 1.4%. Because BART fares are rounded to the nearest nickel, some fares will remain the same after the increase, including the minimum BART fare of $1.75, and the average fare will
BART-themed pumpkin carving stencils are here
Carving a pumpkin is an art. The "oooos" and "aahhs" of trick-or-treaters coming to your door as they check out your carefully crafted pumpkin is something we all love to hear. From the classic jack-o'-lantern to a favorite cartoon character, there’s so much to choose from when it comes to pumpkin carving.
Luckily for you, we have your solution…eight BART train stencils that are bound to get you many smiles. Check out the BARTable post for the designs that come in beginner, intermediate, and expert.
Podcast: The future is now for BART’s renewable power initiatives
(Sky River Wind Farm. Photo Courtesy: NextEra Energy Resources) Transcript below: HOST: "BART has set an ambitious goal to get at least half of its power from renewable sources by 2025 but the Bay Area likely won’t have to wait that long. On the latest edition of our podcast series, “Hidden Tracks: Stories
Rep. Garamendi tours BART to see stimulus money in action
$13 million in stimulus means more seating, more trains and more jobs East Bay Congressman John Garamendi (D) toured BART today to see how a new construction project, using $13 million in federal stimulus money, is putting thousands of people to work and will ultimately provide more seating, more trains and
BART Board awards Oakland Airport Connector contract in historic vote
The struggling Bay Area economy just received a big boost thanks to the BART Board, whose historic vote today also means BART customers will finally have a swift, world-class train-to-plane connection between the Coliseum BART Station and the Oakland Airport. After two decades of planning and debate, the
BART Board approves two-year budget focused on rider experience
The BART Board on June 9th approved a two-year budget focused on improving the rider experience with a continued commitment to running full-service levels prioritizing a clean and safe ride. BART riders will soon benefit from trains better spaced apart, especially on Sundays and during all evening hours and
BART will run until 3 am on New Year's Eve 2014
Special service to and from San Francisco starts at 8 pm Let BART help you ring in the New Year. BART will extend service until 3 am on New Year’s Eve to get you home safely from festivities. BART will run a normal weekday evening service schedule which will extend until 3 am. Trains will run every 20 minutes
‘Transit expands your world’: BART celebrates Transit Worker Appreciation Day
Transit Worker Appreciation Day is a time to celebrate the incredible people who make BART trains run. Whether an engineer, an IT specialist, or a train operator, the people on the frontlines and behind-the-scenes are essential for providing the service that keeps the Bay Area moving. If you’re riding BART on
BART’s Earthquake Early Warning System presented as model to Congress
A congressional oversight committee heard testimony today from BART Director John McPartland about the District’s implementation of an Earthquake Early Warning system which enables BART to slow and possibly stop trains before shaking begins, thereby reducing possible derailments and potential passenger