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Berkeley BART riders can roll easy with new e-scooter options
LINK scooters at Downtown Berkeley BART station plaza New shared electronic scooters are now available throughout the city of Berkeley and BART has made it easier than ever for riders to use the dockless scooters to connect to BART. Micromobility provider Superpedestrian has rolled out 250 permitted LINK
BART updates parking payment options with new features
BART has implemented several updates to improve the experience of paying for parking.
More ways to pay for Daily Fee parking
Customers can now purchase Daily Fee parking on BART’s website, in addition to the official BART app and at the machines inside the station. This new option supports customers who prefer not to download or use an app for parking payments.
New self-service features
Download payment history: Customers can now download their complete payment transaction history from BART’s website– particularly useful for riders seeking monthly reimbursement for commute expenses.
Self-refund parking wallet: BART’s Parking Wallet automatically loads $25 and reloads when your balance drops below $5, making sure you never run out of funds for parking. Customers can now refund their wallet balance directly through the app without contacting customer service.
Governor signs bill into law authorizing citizen oversight of BART Police
Marks major milestone for BART Police BART and the Bay Area Community are marking a major milestone in improvement of the BART Police Department with the newly-signed law authorizing citizen oversight of the transit agency’s police department. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law AB
Position(s) open on BART Police Civilian Review Board
The BART Board of Directors is currently in the process of recruiting for four positions on the BART Police Civilian Review Board (BPCRB).
The BPCRB is comprised of 11 members and residents of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo or San Francisco. The Appointments will be made by Director Barnali Ghosh, District 3; Vice President Melissa Hernandez, District 5; Director Victor Flores, District 7; and Director Janice Li, District 8.
Members of the BPCRB work to increase the public's confidence in BART's Policing services by:
- Reviewing, recommending and monitoring the implementation of changes to police policies, procedures, and practices
- Receiving citizen allegations of on-duty police misconduct
- Advising Board of Directors, General Manager, Independent Police Auditor, and Police Chief
- Participating in recommending appropriate disciplinary action
- Meeting periodically with representatives of the BART Police associations
- Participating in community outreach
Apply online here or download the application.
Application period closes on Monday, September 15, 2025 (Initial Screening)
Call (510) 464-6083 or email [email protected] with any questions.
BART ends milestone week with a record; next challenge: playing catch-up
BART ended a milestone Super Bowl week by setting a ridership record for weekend days on Saturday, safely carrying 419,162 riders. Saturday's ridership exceeded the previous record by about 100,000. It followed BART's third busiest day in its 44 year history: Friday, when BART carried 528,679 customers. "The
BART’s Small Business Support Services provide assistance to local entrepreneurs
Catherean and Taishawn Mitchell are pictured. Catherean and Taishawn Mitchell opened their Oakland-based trucking company in just 17 days. They won their first contract within 30 days of being in compliance. And they haven’t slowed down since. “We are first-generation entrepreneurs, my husband and I,”
Redesigned BART website offers new mobile-responsive presentation, new Trip Planner
BART has launched a redesigned, mobile-responsive bart.gov website to provide riders with an intuitive and accessible user experience in planning their next trip or in answering their most pressing questions. Prior to the redesign, BART operated the website separately, one on desktop and one on mobile ( m
Next stop: Union City! App-enabled Carpool to BART program expands
Beginning February 12 th, commuters can get guaranteed parking until 10 AM at the Union City BART Station when they carpool with Scoop. BART is collaborating with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Scoop Technologies to offer commuters the opportunity to secure a parking space by sharing a
New official BART App offers exclusive features for hassle-free travel
BART is launching the free official BART app on both iOS App Store and Google Play Store to provide riders with a seamless experience in our stations and on our trains. The BART app will provide comprehensive information and navigation into one unified platform with personalized preferences. The official BART