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Statement on BART Police union website intrusion (www.bartpoa.com)
"We condemn this latest attack on the working men and women of BART. We are deeply concerned about the safety and security of our employees and their families. We stand behind them and our customers who were the subject of an earlier attack. We are deeply troubled by these actions." --Sherwood Wakeman
Accelerated work during the pandemic advances BART rebuilding effort to new milestone
A newly released report highlights how BART has made the most of reduced service hours during the pandemic to accelerate important infrastructure projects. Through March of this year a total of 126 rebuilding projects across the system were in the planning, design, or construction phases. Another 22 projects
New free shuttle service links Lake Merritt BART Station to Alameda
Bicyclists and pedestrians who need to get between Lake Merritt BART Station and Alameda’s West End have reason to rejoice. A new free shuttle bus service began August 15, linking the BART station to two stops near the College of Alameda. The shuttle makes runs every weekday between Lake Merritt BART and two
Entrance, exit closures at 12th and 19th Street BART stations
On Thursday, September 20, the City of Oakland will begin sidewalk renovations on Broadway between 13th and 20th Streets. This renovation work will affect both the 12th St. and the 19th St./Oakland BART Stations for approximately six weeks. During this time, BART will close the 12th St. Station entrance/exit
Come join BART PD's Trunk or Treat Halloween event on October 29
On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, the BART Police Department will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event at MacArthur station on Tuesday, October 29, between 4-7 p.m. Children dressed in Halloween costumes may participate in Halloween activities such as collecting candy, playing games, and
More options for dealing with deficit to be considered at BART Board meeting May 14
More options for dealing with a projected budget shortfall of $54 million in the next fiscal year will be up for discussion when the BART Board of Directors meets on Thursday, May 14. Amid the continuing economic recession, BART faces a $54 million shortfall in the fiscal year starting July 1 and a $249
Newly elected Board President seeks changes to future BART labor negotiations
Newly elected Board President Joel Keller will seek changes to BART’s labor negotiations process during his term as Board leader. Director Keller was elected Board President this afternoon by a unanimous vote, the third time his fellow Board members have chosen him to lead the Board since he was first elected
Better Balance, Better World: Showcasing women of BART on International Women’s Day
Senior Engineer Van Nguyen uses a gauge to measure fault creep in the BART Caldecott Tunnel By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Julia Quittman's grandmother told her as a little girl that her brain was just as good as her five older brothers' and she should choose any career that made her happy: Now she
BART permit parking to be run by new vendor; email with more details will be sent
Special Note on BART Permit Parking Programs BART recently rebid its Parking Permit management contract and has awarded the new contract to Select-a-Spot, LLC effective July 1, 2012. BART patrons with parking permit accounts as well as those on station parking permit waiting lists should expect to receive an
BART Police host National Night Out events at six stations Aug. 2
BART Police will be hosting National Night Out events at the following stations on August 2: Union City, Coliseum, West Dublin, Ashby, Orinda and 16th Street. The police will be at the stations between 5 pm and 8 pm. There will be giveaways, safety tips and an opportunity to speak directly with officers about