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BART helps connect homeless Vietnam veteran to a home of his own
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer If you've walked through Montgomery Station in the past five years, you might have noticed Jack Hanna. Or not. The wiry, wary Vietnam veteran may have seemed invisible in the rush of commuters grabbing coffee from the Peet’s stand in the morning, choosing a bouquet
BART unveils modernized Powell St. Station in time for holiday shopping
The team behind the Powell St. Modernization Program poses for a photo under “Elysium” by Stephen Galloway on Nov. 22, 2022. Powell St. Station’s got a new groove. On Tuesday, Nov. 22, BART unveiled the Downtown San Francisco station’s updated look and feel – just in time to welcome holiday shoppers to the
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
Take BART to the 2024 Black Joy Parade in Oakland
The Black Joy Parade returns on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Downtown Oakland, making its way down Franklin St. The hyper-positive parade celebrates the Black experience and the community's contribution to history and culture in this seventh annual parade and celebration.
Use 12th and 19th Street Stations in Oakland to watch the parade.
Be sure to wave at the BARTmobile during the parade! View our BARTable guide for celebrating Black History Month and how to support Black owned businesses near BART stations.
Avoid Lines at Vending Machines and Put Clipper on Your Phone
Getting a Clipper card on your cellphone or Apple Watch before you head to the parade will save you time and money.
Before you leave home, put a digital Clipper card in your phone’s (or Apple Watch’s) digital wallet through either Apple Pay or Google Pay and load funds for immediate use (check the round trip fare for your trip). Every rider 5 years and older needs their own Clipper card - families can’t share a card. Do not use the Clipper app for this. Taking these steps before you arrive at BART will save you time (and the $3 plastic card fee) as lines for the vending machines may be long.