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BART PD's "Shop With A Cop" brightens needy youngsters' holiday season

BART PD Sgt. Tanzanika Carter with a young shopper at "Shop With A Cop" By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer "It's the most wonderful time of the year," goes a popular Christmas tune. But the season is not so wonderful for many children from low-income families, who don't get their hopes up for a stack

Positions open on BART Police Civilian Review Board

The BART Board of Directors is currently in the process of recruiting for three BART Police Civilian Review Board (BPCRB).

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) will be accepting applications for membership on the BART Police Civilian Review Board (BPCRB) beginning Thursday, March 12, 2026, until filled, with the first screening on June 12, 2026. Appointments will be made by President Melissa Hernandez, District 5; and Director Janice Li, District 8. The full BART Board of Directors will appoint the vacant Public-at-Large seat.

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. 

Applications will first be screened on June 12, 2026, but recruitment will continue until all appointments have been made.

Call (510) 464-6083 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Recruitment flyer | Detailed position description

BART launches free Wi-Fi at five stations

BART Wi-Fi banner image with trains

BART riders can now access free Wi-Fi 6E at five heavily travelled stations, ensuring seamless connectivity for fans and residents ahead of Super Bowl LX-related events. 

The first five stations — San Francisco International Airport, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Civic Center, and Powell Street — are now live, providing station visitors with critical connectivity, especially during one of the busiest ridership weeks of the year.  

This launch marks the first milestone in a comprehensive digital transformation project that will bring state-of-the-art Wi-Fi connectivity to all BART stations over the next couple of years, followed by onboard connectivity on all BART trains. 

The Wi-Fi is powered by Boldyn Networks, a leading neutral host provider. BART riders will access the SSID network named “BART Wi-Fi," and no password or email is required. Sessions on the network will last 20 minutes, and users will be required to confirm they are still actively using the network beyond 20 minutes.  

Once users select to join the BART Wi-Fi network, their device will present an option to connect automatically. If that option is selected, their device will remember the SSID. When within the coverage area of the network, their device will automatically join the SSID, and a captive portal page will be presented to ensure they are still active on the network. 

“Offering high-quality Wi-Fi is being responsive to the needs of our riders and will enhance the customer experience by providing connectivity,” said Ravi Misra, Assistant General Manager of Technology at BART. “Boldyn worked with us to deliver this initial phase as the Bay Area takes to the world stage for the Big Game, and more upgrades are slated in the months and years to come.”   

SFO and Powell Street stations were prioritized as Super Bowl fans will be flying into San Francisco for the festivities, and families will be using Powell Street Station to access the official Super Bowl Experience and San Francisco Fan Zone by the station. 

Travelers moving through these hubs can now access Wi-Fi 6E technology, which utilizes 6GHz spectrum to deliver reliable, blanket coverage of the stations. 

Benefits of the new Wi-Fi service include:​ 

  • Eases strain on cell network during high-density events.​ 
  • Overall, phones perform better when connected to reliable Wi-Fi, especially in a congested area. It saves battery life too. 
  • Essential for international visitors to communicate without a U.S. roaming plan.​ 
  • Ensures uninterrupted connectivity for medical/health monitoring devices.​ 
  • Ensures riders can access digital fare payments and emergency communications. 

After these initial five stations, BART plans to deploy Wi-Fi at 16th Street, 24th Street, Balboa Park, Glen Park, and Daly City stations by June. Remaining stations are expected to be completed by early 2028. 

Free Wi-Fi comes at no cost to BART 

Offering Wi-Fi to riders comes at no cost to BART because of our Licensing Agreement with Boldyn Networks (formerly Mobilitie LLC) that was entered into in 2020. The agreement allows Boldyn to use BART property to deploy cellular and fiber-optic infrastructure to enable: 

  • 5G cellular coverage in the SFMTA (Muni) underground 
  • New fiber-optic capacity through the Transbay Tube 
  • Multiple cellular installations around the Bay Area 

This Agreement allows major service providers, like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast, and many others, to deliver the connectivity people rely on. BART receives a share of telecom revenue generated on BART property—estimated at approximately $200 million over 20 years—along with ownership of several new assets. One of those assets is station Wi-Fi, which is provided to BART at no cost. Boldyn is responsible for the full cost of installing, operating, and maintaining the Wi-Fi system. 

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

Rainy season on the way: BART reminds riders of wet-weather tips

With the rainy season starting early this year, BART is gearing up for wet weather and reminding riders of safety tips. BART maintenance teams have all hands on deck in inclement weather. Some of the challenges can be falling branches from strong winds, which can knock out power or block a trackway, or heavy

Registration opened for Muni/BART senior and disabled Fast Pass pilot

BART and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates the Municipal Railway (Muni), have announced the opening of registration for an 18-month joint pilot project to allow senior and disabled customers unlimited access to BART in San Francisco and all Muni transit services with

Latest Warriors parade leads to top-10 ridership day for BART

Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors NBA Championship victory parade brought a huge crowd to downtown Oakland and many of those who wanted to be part of the celebration chose BART to get there. BART carried 493,927 trips on the day of the parade. That makes Tuesday the 7 th highest day for ridership in the history