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BART salutes our military veterans' commitment to public service

Portrait of Marquavis Brown in a U.S. Navy uniform, standing against a plain background. Accompanying text includes a quote about his pride in joining the Navy and his current role as a BART train operator.
Image on the left shows a person in a United States Air Force uniform, smiling. Image on the right shows the same person, smiling casually in civilian clothes. A quote about their experience as a mechanic on F-16 fighter jets and their role at BART as a Transit Vehicle Mechanic accompanies the images.
Image of BART Police Deputy Chief, wearing a uniform, standing and listening intently to another person whose back is to the camera. Text on the image includes a quote about public service dedication. Background shows a room setting typical for discussions or meetings.
Group of nine individuals posing for a photo outdoors, with trees in the background. A quote by Davide Puglisi, Manager of Rail Operations Support at United States Air Force, about teamwork is displayed on the right side of the image.
Portrait of Sisto Sandoval, uniformed United States Air Force member, next to a quote about serving the community through military and BART roles.
Three-panel image featuring Gregory Aranha, Jr. in different settings. The left panel shows Aranha in a military uniform, the center panel depicts Aranha in safety gear at a construction site, and the right panel again shows him in a military uniform. A quote about his dedication to service and maintenance in the Bay Area accompanies the images, along with logos for United States Air Force and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit).
Black and white photo of a person saluting, wearing a military uniform, with other personnel in the background, quoted about utilizing naval aircraft safety knowledge in their current role at BART as Operations Liaison Supervisor.
Portrait of Marquavis Brown in a U.S. Navy uniform, standing against a plain background. Accompanying text includes a quote about his pride in joining the Navy and his current role as a BART train operator.
A promotional graphic featuring two images and a testimonial from Jonathan Moreland, a United States Navy Specialist. The left image shows a person in a military uniform holding a folder, addressing another individual in civilian clothing outdoors. The right photo portrays Jonathan Moreland in his military attire. Text on the image includes a quote about the diversity and opportunities provided by BART, credited to Jonathan Moreland. BART's logo appears at the bottom right with the slogan "Let's go.
Ron dela Vega, Traction Power Section Manager and United States Navy veteran, stands in a BART workshop surrounded by tools and electrical equipment with a quote about his career progression at BART.
Image featuring two photographs and a quote. The top photo shows a person in a baseball cap standing next to a framed San Francisco Police Department certificate dated October 20, 2008. The lower photo depicts a person in military gear navigating a rocky desert terrain. On the right, a quote by Jason Law, Former United States Marine Corps Reserves, discusses adapting and leading to accomplish missions.

Note: There will be no change to our current weekday service on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. 

BARTy veterans day - BART salutes are veterans

Ahead of Veterans Day, BART celebrates employees who served and acknowledges their ongoing commitment to public service.

"There are more than 200 military veterans in our BART family who each and every day contribute their experiences, values, and expertise to our organization," said General Manager Bob Powers. "We all benefit from what they bring to BART, as do our riders."   

Last month, BART Communications reached out to BART veterans with a few questions: How are the lessons and skills you gained in the military reflected in your work at BART? Why did you wish to continue your public service in a different capacity? Why are you proud to be a BART employee and a veteran?

You can read their responses in the slideshows on this page. To pause on an image, left click and hold your cursor on the image.

BART salutes our nation's veterans and thanks them for their service. 

Brian T. Panzer, Acting Maintenance & Engineering Command Center Coordinator for the United States Navy, stands casually with one arm on a filing cabinet in an office setting. A text quote beside his image discusses the importance of teamwork and innovative thinking in his role.
Image of five United States Marine Corps soldiers in combat uniforms and helmets, walking and smiling together through a rugged outdoor terrain with traditional wooden structures in the background. A quote by Craig Miller about leadership in the Marine Corps is included.
Slide from a presentation with a quote by Rob McQueen, Manager of Cybersecurity, United States Air Force, about the importance of detail and accountability in the military, providing a sense of security and peace of mind.
Image split in two sections. On the left, a black-and-white photo of a young person in military uniform. On the right, a color photo of the same person older, smiling, wearing glasses and a casual shirt. A quote from Mark Hightower expressing pride in military service and working at BART. BART logo at the bottom right.
Image featuring a portrait of Kenneth O. Aigbekaen in a United States Marine Corps uniform, next to a quote about his pride in serving and improving lives. The logo of BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is visible in the lower right corner.
Two side-by-side photographs of Robert Jerome Tremberth in different uniforms. On the left, wearing a United States Air Force uniform beside an airplane, and on the right, in firefighting gear with a helmet labeled '46,' standing by a firetruck. Accompanied by a quote about his career transition from the Air Force to fire protection with BART, and a BART logo with 'Let's go.'
Text on a plain background reading, "I am proud to be a BART employee and a veteran. I got to serve my country in the Army, and now as a BART Police officer, I get to serve the Bay Area." - Peter Tu, BART Police Officer, United States Army. The BART logo is displayed in the lower right corner.
Group of United States Air Force personnel posing in front of a military aircraft, with a quote by Rockne Green, Jr. about serving the community.
Portrait of a United States Navy pilot wearing a helmet with 'NAS' printed on it, featuring a quote about teamwork and mission success from Media Relations Manager Jim Allison.
Portrait of Cpl. Gary R. Bennett in Marine Corps uniform alongside a quote about the skills and work ethic he gained serving in the Marine Corps, and how these foundations led to success in his role as a Revenue Protection Supervisor at BART.
Quote by John Johnson about how the Marine Corps influenced their career in the police force, accompanied by an image of two United States Marines in combat gear sitting by the sea.
Image featuring two photos of Rudy Graza, Director of the Office of Civil Rights. On the left, Rudy stands smiling in an office, wearing a light blue shirt. On the right, a younger Rudy in military camouflage uniform looks intently at the viewer. Text beside the images describes Rudy's 30-year career in public service at various governmental levels and his new role in civil rights.

BART budget funds new rail cars, prioritizes passenger needs

The BART Board of Directors on Thursday approved a $1.5 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2014 that responds to customer priorities with investments in cleaner stations, new trains and other system improvements. The budget assumes weekday ridership of around 404,000 trips, an increase of 3.1% compared

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

Passenger Alert: Protests may disrupt BART service Mon., Aug. 29

Please be advised that protesters may attempt to disrupt BART service during the afternoon commute period on Mon., Aug. 29 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

Take BART and Muni to Outside Lands Music Festival 2024

An informational poster about taking transit to the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park from August 9-11. The poster features a map with three transit options highlighted: the 30 Stockton bus, the 5 Fulton bus, and the N Judah light rail. Also, there are incentives provided such as additional service and real-time alerts via a mobile app. Bright and colorful design elements include the BART logo and social media handles for further information.

Outside Lands is the Bay Area’s biggest music festival, with thousands of people coming to experience the three-day event in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. This year, the event will be from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. 

There is no on-site parking at the festival and street parking will be extremely limited. Skip the hassle and take BART + Muni.

Use BART's Trip Planner for detailed routes and transit options.

Getting There

While BART doesn't offer direct service to Golden Gate Park, you can take BART and transfer to SF Muni or Outside Lands prepaid local shuttles to get to the event. Muni is offering extra service on the N Judah and 5R Fulton Rapid.

BART will run regular service until around midnight on each night of the festival. 

From BART to Outside

Exit at Montgomery Station and take the 5R Fulton Rapid, 5 Fulton, 38R Geary Rapid or 38 Geary Bus to the Main Gate. 

You can also transfer at any downtown station to the N Judah, exit at Judah/34th Ave and walk to the South Gate.

From Outside Lands Back to BART

You can head back the same way you came or catch a special direct bus service—the 5 Fulton Civic Center Express. Pick up this bus by the Outside Lands gates at Fulton/30th Ave or Fulton/25th Ave. The buses will travel non-stop to Civic Center/UN Plaza BART station for drop off.

If you are taking the Outside Lands shuttle, exit at Civic Center/UN Plaza and head to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium across the street from the station.

For more transportation options from BART to the festival, see the travel & transport section of the Outside Lands info page.

BART Parking is free after 3 PM on Friday and is free on Saturday and Sunday except for the Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which are not operated by BART. 

To save time and hassle, it is recommended you get a Clipper card in advance with round trip fare loaded. You can add Clipper to your mobile wallet and pay for BART fares with Google Pay and Apple Pay. 

Berkeley BART riders can roll easy with new e-scooter options

LINK scooters at Downtown Berkeley BART station plaza New shared electronic scooters are now available throughout the city of Berkeley and BART has made it easier than ever for riders to use the dockless scooters to connect to BART. Micromobility provider Superpedestrian has rolled out 250 permitted LINK

BART riders who transfer to Muni should plan for subway closures

BART riders who transfer to Muni should be aware of planned Muni subway closures and bus bridges. The following information has been provided by The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates Muni. The Muni Metro Subway from Montgomery to West Portal station will close early on

BART train screens now show major transit connections

The Passenger Information System on BART’s train cars is being updated to show major transit transfer connections at stations as part of a larger effort to make it easier for riders to navigate the Bay Area’s transit systems. The screens now also include the color of the BART line – not just the destination – to provide consistent information across all platforms and BART system maps.

Riders can now look at the six screens inside each BART train car as they approach a station to see major transit lines they can board nearby. The screens will not only show transfers to other BART lines at that station but also transfers to San Francisco Muni Metro light rail Metro trains, cable cars, and street cars near BART’s San Francisco stations.  

Amtrak connections will also appear at Richmond and Coliseum stations, and riders approaching Embarcadero Station will see an icon for ferry connections. 

A screencapture of the new BART passenger information system screens showing connections to the Orange and Red linesA screencapture of the new BART passenger information system screens showing connections to ferries and Muni lines

The screen update demonstrates how Bay Area transit agencies are acting as one network to better serve the Bay Area. The effort is also part of BART’s ongoing efforts to make navigating the Bay Area’s transit connections and transfers easier so that people can seamlessly move between systems. Transit coordination is a key priority for Bay Area transit general managers, who meet on a weekly basis to discuss how regional transit can become even more rider-focused and efficient.  

Last month, BART, Bay Area transit agencies, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) unveiled new test transit maps and signs designed to help make transit journeys easier to understand for both existing and new riders by delivering information that is clear, predictable, and familiar across service areas and county lines.

By making maps, signage, and wayfinding easier to navigate for riders, we hope to improve the overall rider experience and boost ridership across the regional transportation network.