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BART to stop selling all discounted magnetic tickets on December 31, 2021
As part of BART’s transition to offer Clipper as the only fare product available for purchase, BART will stop selling all discounted magnetic stripe tickets starting December 31, 2021, while helping riders transition to the discounted Clipper option. While BART stopped selling tickets from station vending
BART Police K-9 unit earns multiple titles at competition
On Saturday, September 6, the BART Police Department K-9 Unit proudly took home first place overall in Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) at the first annual Tracy Police Department K-9 Association Trials in Tracy, California.
The event welcomed community members to watch K-9 teams from across the region compete in a series of challenges including EOD, Firearm Search, Tracking, and Agility. We are excited to share that BART PD’s K-9 Kygo, pictured below, earned 1st Place in EOD Building Searches and the coveted 1st Place overall in EOD.
The BART Police K-9 Program has been serving the riders of BART since the 1990s. The specially trained K-9 and handler teams work tirelessly to keep BART patrons and surrounding communities safe by conducting searches of trains, platforms, stations, and surrounding areas. Our teams work and train in all of the areas BART serves and supplement patrol officers to provide enhanced safety and a visible presence throughout the system.
Some of our K-9s are provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and our teams work in close cooperation with this agency to enhance safety across the region.
K-9s are not only highly skilled working dogs but also valued members of the BART Police family. If you see one of the K-9 teams while traveling on BART, feel free to say hello. Just remember, our teams are working hard to keep the public safe, so always check with their handler before giving them much-deserved pets.
BART to open early, run long trains for Bay to Breakers race
BART customers will be able to get to the world famous Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco on Sunday, May 19, 2013, because we’ll open early and run additional long trains. All BART stations will open early with service starting at approximately 5 am Sunday so racers can get to the race well before Bay to
BART to give away free tickets to encourage holiday shopping and travel
On Thursday, December 2, from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., BART will give free tickets to 60,000 commuters at the Downtown Berkeley, 12th St./Oakland City Center, Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell and Civic Center stations (while supplies last). These 60,000 commuters will receive two tickets (perfect for taking a
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
Purchase a special BART 50th anniversary Clipper card at Lake Merritt Station
BART celebrated 50 years of serving the Bay Area last year, and we are continuing our appreciation for the region and our riders with a special commemorative 50th anniversary Clipper card now available for purchase at Lake Merritt Station. The special Clipper cards are available exclusively at Lake Merritt
BART train operator brings a sense of humor to the afternoon commute
Train operators are a critical part of the team that keeps BART moving around the Bay. The system may be automated but the operators are the eyes and ears of the trains. It’s an important job but a sense of humor can still come in handy. In our latest edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we take a
BART Board to discuss earthquake and employee safety matters at night meeting
The BART Board of Directors meets Thursday, March 26, at 5 pm to consider topics including an overview of long term earthquake retrofitting needs of the Berkeley Hills Tunnel. The meeting will be held in the BART Board Room at the Kaiser Center, located at 344 20th St. in Oakland (pedestrian access is on
Speed date on the BART Valentraine this Valentine’s Day
Update 1/28/26: Valentraine is sold out. You must have an event ticket to ride, and walk-ups will not be accommodated on the day of the event.
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BART train #143 is coming to town for one night only! This Valentine’s Day, find love on a different kind of dating platform.
Valentraine is pulling into 16th St. Mission Station on Saturday, February 14, for a night of speed dating (and friend making) that could change your life. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a connection – no offboarding required – as our special event train zips down the rails for a magical evening that might just put your love life back on track.
Participants will board the train at 16th St. Mission Station and ride to Millbrae and back with no stops. During the hourlong trip, BART staff in each car will signal participants to rotate seats for short conversations with fellow riders. If sparks fly, participants can choose to exchange contact info.
To reserve your seat, purchase a $5 ticket on Railgoods.com.
Registration is required, and walk-ups will not be accommodated.
What: Valentraine speed dating
Where: 16th St. Station (starts and ends). Accessibility info: There are two elevators at 16th St. Take the street elevator at 16th St. and Mission St. (northeast side) to access the concourse. There is another elevator in the paid area that travels to the platform. Reference this map.
When: Saturday, Feb. 14. Check-in starts at 5pm on the concourse of the station (in the paid area). Participants must arrive no later than 5:40pm. The train returns to 16th St. at 7pm.
Who: Anyone ages 21 and up!
Register: Purchase a $5 ticket on Railgoods.com. Registration is required, and walk-ups will not be accommodated.
Adults ages 21 and up of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome onboard, as well as those just looking to make friends. Four cars will be reserved for speed dating with ~50 people on each.
Event organizers will ask registrants what they are looking for ahead of the event, so they can assign cars accordingly. Please keep in mind this event takes place on a train with limited space and matchmaking is not a typical service BART provides, so we’ll do our best to assign cars to give you the best odds for finding a match.
Cost of admission does not include BART fare, so calculate your fare using BART’s Fare Calculator ahead of time. If you are entering and exiting at 16th St. Mission, you will need $7.55 on your Clipper card for the excursion fare, or pay with Tap and Ride. BART’s Customer Code of Conduct must be followed every time you ride BART, including onboard the Valentraine.
Valentraine was a hit last year, and many participants left with a potential date’s digits and new friends. As one person told us after the event, “Thank you for making me popular.” While we have yet to hear reports of Valentraine weddings or babies, the night proved that meeting someone new doesn’t require an algorithm – you just gotta be along for the ride.