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Robberies and violent crime down on BART amid increase in felony arrests
New data indicates stepped up patrols and innovative deployment strategies are starting to have a positive impact, with crime stats showing a downward trend at BART. The latest numbers show the overall violent crime rate on BART through April is down 9% compared with the same period in 2017. A major factor in
BART PD, TSA and local law enforcement team up for Operation RAILSAFE
BART customers are likely to see law enforcement officers from other agencies patrolling BART parking lots and stations today as part of the nationwide transit safety preparedness training initiative, "Operation RAILSAFE." BART Police Chief Kenton W. Rainey has asked law enforcement agencies surrounding BART
Roll With Us: Train Car Mechanics keep BART trains on the go
BART is hiring for Train Car Mechanics. Salaries start at $38 an hour and go up to $50 and include premier benefits. For more information, visit bart.gov/jobs and search for “Transit Vehicle Mechanic.” Train Car Mechanics must possess a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent. At BART’s Hayward
BART looks into cause of train uncoupling in Transbay Tube
Service through the Transbay Tube resumed this morning around 7:25 a.m., about an hour after it was halted when a nine-car train bound from Pittsburg/Bay Point to San Francisco International Airport uncoupled in the tube. The train uncoupled at 6:23 a.m. and separated into two sections so that there was a
Daly City BART elevators will be temporarily out of service for upgrades
From Monday, October 15 through Friday, October 19, BART crews will be interrupting elevator service at the Daly City Station to complete electrical improvements to the elevators. This elevator shutdown will limit access to BART. Customers who require an elevator must make alternative travel plans during this
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 20, 2012, because the transit agency will open early and run additional long trains. The race is celebrating its 101th anniversary this year. All BART stations will open early with service starting at
Pistol-whipping suspect identified by BART cameras and arrested for attempted homicide
The suspect in last week’s pistol-whipping aboard a BART train is under arrest for attempted homicide thanks to BART surveillance cameras and teamwork between BART Police Department and San Francisco Police Department officers. A BPD patrol officer reviewing surveillance camera images of the March 16th
BART open late New Year's Eve, trains to run until approximately 3 a.m.
BART to operate Saturday schedule, standby trains to accommodate crowds BART will be open until approximately 3 a.m. on New Year's Eve night/New Year's morning. That's a full three hours later than normal so partygoers can ring in 2006 and then jump on BART for a safe ride home. All New Year's Eve day BART
BART riders urged to be watchful for signs of measles infection
Some BART riders may have been exposed to measles last week after a Contra Costa County resident with measles commuted from home to work in San Francisco while infectious. Although the risk of contracting measles by being exposed on BART is low, Bay Area residents should be aware of the situation. Contra
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