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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,”
BART carpet: Like wool seats, another relic gone for good
Not many people had a soft spot for carpet on BART. The floors of BART train cars for 40-plus years were one of the few in public transit, covered in a bluish-grayish carpeting. This summer, the last of the carpet was ripped out and replaced with easy-to-clean vinyl flooring. Let us be the first to say, good
BART Police Chief gives update on officer killed in line of duty
Sgt. Tommy Smith Statement from BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey: "On behalf of the SF BART, I am here this morning to confirm the reports that it was in fact Sgt. Tommy Smith who was tragically killed in the line of duty yesterday afternoon. As it was reported last night Tommy and other members from the
Lead car of BART train derails in Oakland; riders safely removed
The lead car of a BART train derailed between Lake Merritt and Oakland City Center/12th St. on Wednesday morning. Firefighters assisted BART personnel in getting the approximately 75 passengers safely off the train. Two people requested medical assistance. The 5-car train was heading from Lake Merritt toward
Delays on BART to OAK 6/8-10 for maintenance Update: Work complete
Update: The work is complete. We will run regular service Saturday night Beginning 9 pm Friday, June 8 until 9 am on Saturday, June 9, we will close one of the tracks for BART to OAK to complete important maintenance projects. One track will remain in operation, and trains will arrive every 18 minutes, rather
Public hearing on BART-to-Bus Paper Discount Transfer Ticket
Updated on September 25, 2020 The AC Transit Board approved the proposal to eliminate the paper BART-to-Bus transfer on September 23, 2020. The AC Transit Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to receive input on the proposed elimination of the paper
BART will run Saturday service for the 2022 Martin Luther King holiday
BART will run a Saturday schedule on the Martin Luther King holiday, Monday, January 17, 2022. The system will open at 6am and close at midnight. For the most up-to-date schedule information use our Trip Planner or our official BART app to plan your specific trip. Martin Luther King Day is also a parking
BART to build canopies over San Francisco Market Street entrances
The BART Board of Directors approved a contract to construct 22 canopies over entrances at BART stations along Market St. in downtown San Francisco. Two canopies that were completed in November 2018 have proven to be successful in closing the entrances when BART is not open for service, addressing security
Passenger Alert: Protests may disrupt BART service Mon., Aug. 15
Please be advised that protesters may attempt to disrupt BART service during the afternoon commute period on Mon., Aug. 15 in downtown San Francisco BART stations. As always, BART’s primary mission is to ensure your safety and keep trains on-time. BART may need to close some stations temporarily or make other
Passenger Alert: Protests may disrupt BART service Mon., Aug. 22
Please be advised that protesters may attempt to disrupt BART service during the afternoon commute period on Mon., Aug. 22 in downtown San Francisco BART stations. As always, BART’s primary mission is to ensure your safety and keep trains on-time. BART may need to close some stations temporarily or make other