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BART invites local small businesses to virtual workshop on 1/26/22
BART's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) invites local small businesses to register and attend a virtual workshop on Wednesday, January 26 from 4-5 pm. The workshop is part of OCR's Small Business Support Services' efforts to increase participation and successful performance for small businesses on BART
Podcast: The public gets its say on critical issues facing BART PD
2017 is shaping up to be an important year for the BART Police Department. In the latest edition of our podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we take a closer look at the citizen oversight model that’s playing an important role in charting the direction of BART PD. The department is one of the few
BART System Performance Earns 1% Salary Increase at Close of Current Contract
Labor Negotiations Process Starts Today with BART Unions As a result of the 2009 labor contract, having met a series of economic conditions and calculations, BART employees will receive a 1 percent salary increase effective July 1, BART officials announced as the transit system begins labor negotiations for a
BART to solicit passenger input this weekend on late-night service proposal
Earlier this year the BART Board of Directors delayed action on a slightly different demonstration program, which would have extended train service by one hour on Friday nights, and started service one hour later on Saturday mornings. On June 23, 2011, the Board deferred taking action on the results of public
BART Police Chief announces $10,000 hiring bonus to promote officer recruitment
Starting March 19, 2019, BART Police Department has increased its hiring bonus to $15,000. The BART Police Department is streamlining its hiring process and is now offering for the first time ever a $10,000 hiring bonus for academy graduates or experienced officers. The initiatives are part of the new Police
Capitol Corridor and BART unveil “courtesy light” at Richmond for easier transfer
Capitol Corridor train passengers who transfer from Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to the Capitol Corridor intercity rail service at the intermodal station in Richmond, CA will now enjoy a more seamless and reliable transition between the two systems. Together, the agencies have installed a “courtesy light” on
BART to run on Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
On the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2013, BART will run on a Sunday schedule, meaning service starts around 8 am. In addition, because it is a parking holiday, parking permit and fee requirements are not enforced in station parking facilities that day, excluding APLT Airport / Long Term Parking
TSA's Operation RAILSAFE pairs BART PD, local law enforcement to protect system
Although there is no specific threat, BART customers are likely to see law enforcement officers from other agencies patrolling BART parking lots and stations as the nation’s transit agencies continue their vigilance in recognition of the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. The surge in law enforcement officers’
Celebrate the holiday season with BART coloring sheets and cookie decorating templates
Celebrate the holiday season BART style! For the holidays this year, we created a series of BART-themed cookie decorating templates and coloring sheets. The coloring sheets feature BARTy in Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and Padoru (the beloved anime tradition) styles. Click below to download. Hannukah
BART increasing focus on maintenance to meet customer needs and employee safety
An early peek at BART's priorities for the 2014-2015 budget shows an increased focus on employee safety and keeping aging equipment well-maintained for reliability and passenger safety. BART riders have probably noticed more and more track maintenance being performed during service hours, especially during