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Podcast: New technology could make getting to BART stations easier

HOST: “Welcome to our latest edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART.” I’m Chris Filippi and this time I’m speaking with Bob Franklin who’s the manager of customer access here at BART. And Bob great to talk to you.” FRANKLIN: “Great to be here.” HOST: “I just have to start out. Manager of customer access

Two BART Police Officers praised for work to help homeless man

Last week BART Customer Services received this note thanking two of our BART Police Officers who patrol Powell Street Station and who helped a homeless man named Alfonso. Continue reading after the note to learn more about how our officers went about helping Alfonso. (BART received permission to share this

Match made on BART: One couple’s Valentine’s Day love story

Armin Samii and Marylee Williams shown here with the bike that started it all By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerIf not for a fateful BART ride, Armin Samii and Marylee Williams wouldn’t be celebrating their five-year-long romance this Valentine’s Day. Back in 2016, he was staying late in San Francisco

BART updates pricing for electric vehicle charging at Warm Springs Station

Effective October 15, 2018, BART riders will have more options when using the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Warm Springs Station. Pricing will be updated as follows: Monday – Sunday, All Hours EVs must be plugged in to use these spaces and only EVs can be parked in these spaces. Electricity costs

BART sponsors "Tracks to Trails" on Iron Horse Trail July 11

Join BART and the East Bay Regional Park District for "Tracks to Trails" along the Iron Horse Trail on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can "walk, run, roll or ride" in the event, which aims to showcase how "Tracks connect to Trails." There will be Energy Stations along the way including

BART on Sunday schedule for July 4; longer trains for SF fireworks

BART will operate on a Sunday schedule on the Independence Day holiday, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, with service beginning around 8 am. BART also will run longer trains and add special event trains as needed to accommodate riders attending the fireworks display at San Francisco's Pier 39. The largest crowds of

BART wins approval to put first Fleet of the Future train into service

We've been given the go ahead to put our new Fleet of the Future cars into service. That approval came from the California Public Utilities Commission Wednesday night after a comprehensive testing process. You can expect to see the first train in service as early as Friday afternoon. This is exciting news for

Take BART to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival events

Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet Three outdoor Stages. One hundred programs. Totally free! The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival breathes a little rhythm and life into the parks and open spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens through their series of free cultural programs. From May to October enjoy free dance programs, Latin

Podcast: Transit Worker Appreciation Day marks a time of transition at BART

Podcast transcript: HOST: BART’s podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” is back just in time for national Transit Worker Appreciation Day. In our latest episode we’ll hear from John O’Connor who is one of the 287 employees participating in BART’s District Retirement Incentive Program as the agency

New bus stop locations at Union City BART Station

Beginning Sunday April, 1, 2012, the bus stops in the Intermodal area are being relocated. With the recent completion of the Intermodal Area, the temporary bus stops on the South Accessway will be moved into the new Intermodal Area. Please download the Passenger Bulletin (.pdf) and refer to the Find Your Bus