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BART to open early, add trains for 100th 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 15, 2011, because the transit agency will open early and run additional long trains. The race is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. All BART stations will open early with service starting at
BART Police save teenaged girl by arresting suspected kidnapper
Quick work by the BART Police Department, in partnership with the San Francisco Police Department, last night ensured the safety of a teenage girl and landed a suspected kidnapper in custody.
Shortly after 8:00 pm BART Police received a call regarding a juvenile female victim who was forcibly removed from the Powell Street Station by an adult male and pulled into a vehicle.
Witness statements confirmed the initial report and surveillance video from Powell Street Station showed the incident, including the suspect forcibly removing the female from the station.
The parents of the teen filed a missing persons report shortly afterward.
At about 3:00 am San Francisco Police located the suspect and an associated vehicle. BART police took 37-year-old Jamall Blue into custody.
The missing juvenile was also located early this morning and she was referred to the appropriate juvenile services.
BART Board Vice President to present results of pay-by-phone trial
BART riders are now one step closer to paying for their fares with their mobile phones. Starting on Monday, May 11, BART Board Vice President and longest-serving board member, James Fang, will present world technology leaders with the results of a four-month trial in which more than 200 riders tested paying
BART to operate longer trains for SF Pride Parade, A's-Giants games
BART will provide longer trains to accommodate the crowds attending the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Parade and Celebration in San Francisco this Sunday, June 25th. In addition to the longer trains, BART will provide event trains before and after the celebration. Trains will operate on a regular
BART Police Department takes immediate action following allegations of racist language
[Article updated at 4:15pm, May 15, 2023] The officer who is the subject of the investigation has resigned from the BART Police Department. The BPD Internal Affairs investigation continues. The BART Police Department is investigating allegations by a member of the public that a BPD officer used racist and
Carpool to BART easy app parking program expands to 19 total stations
BART is expanding its pay-by-app carpool program to make it easier than ever for riders to pay for carpool parking. The program is now available at 19 stations. The program debuted in June 2019 at 4 stations. The new program allows riders who carpool to a station to pay for parking using the official BART app
BART Board elects Rebecca Saltzman President and Janice Li Vice President
The BART Board of Directors held its annual election for leadership positions today, electing Director Rebecca Saltzman President and Director Janice Li Vice President. Incoming Board President Saltzman says one of her primary objectives during her 2022 term in office will be working to improve the rider
BART Board President asks Governor to not grant cooling off period
BART Board President Tom Radulovich has written a letter to the Governor which reads, "We are committed to reaching a final settlement by that date (June 30). However, if an agreement is not reached, we ask that you not grant a 60 day cooling-off period should union leaders request one."
BART expands weekday service on Richmond-Millbrae Line starting Sept. 10
BART will expand weekday service on the Richmond-Millbrae Line (red line) effective Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. In an effort to improve service at the end of the evening commute, BART is adding four additional trips to Richmond-Millbrae service in each direction. This line will now operate for one additional hour
BART to run longer trains for Giants' World Series games in San Francisco
BART will run longer trains – and join in the Bay Area show of pride – as the San Francisco Giants kick off the World Series this week against the Texas Rangers with Games 1 and 2 at AT&T Park on Wednesday and Thursday. BART urges fans and commuters to take public transportation to avoid clogged bridge and