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BART gears up for storms; offers rider tips for inclement weather
With a series of strong storms heading through the Bay Area, BART has geared up for wet weather and is 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
Public to BART: Next GM should focus on reliable, affordable service
Cover page of report Providing reliable, affordable service should top the to-do list for the next BART general manager, respondents to a survey seeking public input told the agency. When asked to choose a single most important task for a new GM, more than half (54%) picked "maintain quality service at an
A look at BART's bike pilot, halfway through and entering busy season
The post-summer crunch -- when vacations are over and schools are back in session -- is underway, on BART trains already experiencing record ridership . BART's five-month extended commute period bike pilot is in its third month, the first with autumn-level ridership, and officials are taking the opportunity
BART Board schedules evening meetings to discuss FY14 budget
The BART Board of Directors has set the calendar for a set of evening Board meetings to accommodate public interest in the District's 2014 Fiscal Year Budget. “We hope that the evening meetings will provide greater access as we discuss how taxpayer dollars are to be used,” BART Director Rebecca Saltzman said
BART Police Department Review Sub-Committee to meet on Monday, June 8
The BART Police Department Review Sub-Committee will meet on Monday, June 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the BART Board Room, which is located in the Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall, Third Floor, 344 20th St., Oakland, CA Download directions to the Board Room
BART Police Department Review Sub-Committee to meet Sept. 28
The BART Police Department Review Sub-Committee will meet on Monday, September 28, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. in the BART Board Room, which is located in the Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall, Third Floor, 344 20th St., Oakland, CA Download directions to the Board Room
Going to the zoo: BART Summer Youth Tours mix fun with education
By MADELEINE VALDEZ and MELISSA JORDAN BART Communications Staff Adowende the ball python slithered along the floor just inches in front of the youngest kids, her v-shaped tongue flicking through the air. Ms. Betty, the Oakland Zoo educator leading the presentation, asked if anyone know what Adowende was
BART to Silicon Valley Survey--tell us what you think
We are seeking your input on the upcoming new BART service into Santa Clara County. The service will include new stations at Milpitas and Berryessa/North San José. Expected to open summer 2018, the new rail passenger service is approximately 10 miles of new track between the existing Warm Springs/South
BART Board approves new and improved plan for future Irvington Station
Today the BART Board of Directors voted to approve the updated and improved plan to move forward with the proposed Irvington Station to be located near the intersection of Osgood Rd and Washington Blvd, in between the Fremont and Warm Springs Stations. The updated plan calls for a smaller, more cost-effective
In the community: BART PD Sgt. teaches life lessons with school program
Sgt. Ja'Son Scott and others from BART Police hand out graduation certificates. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Before he even steps into the classroom on a sunny Monday morning, BART Police Sgt. Ja'Son Scott is swarmed by children giving him hugs, telling him about their weekend, waving in greeting