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BART adds "Developer App Center" to website, lists third-party apps
As part of continuing outreach to developers and customers, BART has created a “ developer app center” section of its website where third-party applications for various platforms are listed. BART was one of the first transit agencies in the country to open up its schedule and real-time information to third
NOBLE presents DRAFT Management Audit of BART Police at Special Board Meeting
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has prepared a DRAFT Management Audit of the BART Police Department. The DRAFT Management Audit will be finalized after NOBLE presents its findings and recommendations at a Special Meeting of the BART Board of Directors on Thursday, October
Recruitment attracts more than 700 applications for BART Police Officer Trainee
BART attracts more than 700 applications for its most recent Police Officer recruitment, confirming that enforcing transit safety and security is a popular career. “As BART’s Police Chief, I am extremely pleased with the number of applications BART received for this single posting,” Chief Kenton Rainey said.
BART overall rider satisfaction up 16 percentage points in latest survey
Customer satisfaction ratings among surveyed BART riders are up 16 percentage points from the last survey two years ago. In the most recent survey, 72% of riders reported being satisfied with BART, compared to 56% in the 2018 survey. 81% would recommend BART to a friend (up from 74%) and 66% agree BART is a
BART K9 sniffs out handgun, helping Oakland Police
On May 6, 2025, at around 5:30pm, BART Police K9 Baron sprang into action following a shooting near 14th Street and Broadway in Downtown Oakland. After the armed suspect fled the scene, Baron and his handler, BART Officer Saechao, came to the assistance of the Oakland Police Department. The pair tracked a blood trail for nearly one mile and recovered a handgun that was discarded out of plain sight in a flower planter box.
Baron had recently completed a Canine Tracking Course thanks to Officer Saechao’s leadership enrolling his K9 and accompanying Baron to the course. At the planter box, Baron showed clear behavior that something related to the shooting was located there, and Officer Saechao accurately read the behavior. All BART K9s have undergone detection and patrol training, but Baron is the only one with tracking training.
K9 Baron was rewarded for his great performance with treats and love.
"It is truly remarkable Baron tracked the discarded weapon so far away, and BART is grateful to have Baron's talent on our team," said Kevin Franklin, BART Chief of Police.
BART Police use K9's to help patrol BART property, including responding to calls related to unattended packages and other circumstances.
Lessons of 2010 help BART plan extra service for 2012 Giants parade
BART’s highest-ridership day ever was the 2010 Giant’s World Series victory parade with 522,198 riders. Now it’s 2012 and the Giants are World Series champions again. This time the parade comes on a day that would typically have high ridership already – Oct. 31, Halloween, when many people take BART for
BART Police Officer hospitalized after stolen car crashes into patrol vehicle
A BART Police Officer is in the hospital this morning after a suspect fleeing from Alameda County Sheriff deputies in a stolen car, ran a red light in Hayward just before midnight Sunday evening and crashed into the BART officer’s patrol vehicle. The BART Police Officer, who was not involved in chasing the
BART, Peter Pan production team up to put characters on ticket backs
It’s not fairy dust in your eyes if you see Tinker Bell flying on your BART ticket soon. Starting tomorrow, riders will find the main characters from the world famous JM Barrie play: Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell and Wendy and the Lost Boys featured on BART ticket backs. Riders who collect all four
Statement by BART General Manager Grace Crunican regarding recent petition drive
January 2, 2015 “BART supports the rights of free expression. Just yesterday, New Year’s Day, the District facilitated a vigil to honor the life of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART Station, drawing hundreds of community participants. BART has an Expressive Activities permit procedure which balances the
BART bomb dog plays key role in weapons bust in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Police Credit BART Dog for Playing "Significant Role" in Discovering Weapons Stash The Walnut Creek Police Department is crediting the discovery of illegal firearms and explosives to one of BART's bomb sniffing dog teams. Walnut Creek Police asked BART Police Officer Jason Ledford and his