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BART Board approves new Oakland Airport Connector funding plan
The BART Board reaffirmed its commitment today to creating thousands of jobs by approving a new funding package worth $484 million to build the Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) - a world-class, pollution-free, swift and reliable train-to-plane connection between the Coliseum BART Station and the Oakland
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 Police to conduct training exercises at Colma Station Oct. 14
From 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday, Oct. 14, the BART Police SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team will conduct training exercises at Colma Station. BART will have a train parked at the out-of-service platform in the station. The exercises at the station will provide a practical application of classroom training
BART to hold public forum on Environmental Assessment of Earthquake Safety Program
BART is inviting the public to an open forum next week on the Environmental Assessment of BART's $1.3 billion Earthquake Safety Program. The hearing at Oakland's MetroCenter Wednesday, September 14th will give the public an opportunity to learn about the Earthquake Safety Program and to make written or oral
BART co-hosts workshop for those interested in civilian oversight of police
Russell Bloom (center), speaking at the 2016 NOBLE Forum on 21st Century Policing By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer BART's Independent Police Auditor, along with the Berkeley Police Review Commission and the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE), will host a regional
BART to reopen long-closed restrooms at two of the system’s busiest stations
View the April 14, 2022 Board of Directors update on reopening underground restrooms. View the March 10, 2022 Board of Directors update on the need to continue restroom attendants. BART is poised to reopen restrooms that have been closed for 20 years at some of the system’s busiest stations. The BART Board
BART releases Sustainability Report showing strides toward environmental goals
BART’s annual Sustainability Report is out, and it’s chock-full of interesting news about strides BART is making to address climate change, environmental justice and the housing crisis. BART is more than just trains and tracks. The District, now operating in five Bay Area counties, includes real estate assets
BART PD now hiring Crisis Intervention Specialists and Transit Ambassadors
The BART Police Department has agreed to a three-year extension of the labor contracts with the BART Police Officers’ Association and the BART Police Managers’ Association. The BART Board of Directors approved the contracts at its meeting on Thursday. The agreements will help BPD to fully staff its new
BART seeks public input on new police chief with online survey
Note! This survey closed at the end of the business day on Thursday, January 7, 2010. An online survey is now available to provide input on qualities and experience desired for new BART Chief of Police. BART invites the public to take an online survey designed to give us input on the qualities and experience
BART to Livermore Draft Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Review
BART has issued a draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed BART to Livermore Extension Project, and is now accepting public comments. Comments will be accepted beginning July 31. The deadline for receipt of comments is 5:00 pm, October 16, 2017. Proposed Project The proposed project, being