Search Results
BART to hold public forum on Environmental Assessment of Earthquake Safety Program
BART is inviting the public to an open forum next week on the Environmental Assessment of BART's $1.3 billion Earthquake Safety Program. The hearing at Oakland's MetroCenter Wednesday, September 14th will give the public an opportunity to learn about the Earthquake Safety Program and to make written or oral
BART Board to discuss changes to Fleet of the Future floor plan
The BART Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5 pm to consider a range of topics, including changes to the floor plan of the new Fleet of the Future train cars to better accommodate people with disabilities. The meeting will be held in the BART Board Room at the Kaiser Center, located at 300
From waiting tables to wearing tutus, BART Police volunteer for Special Olympics
BART PD's Chris Vogan stacks cups at a Tip-A-Cop Night By STEFAN MARTINEZ BART Website Intern The family of four that sat down at Max’s Diner one recent Wednesday evening in San Ramon did not expect their waiter to be decked out in full law enforcement blue. It was Tip-A-Cop Night, when officers like Scott
Help provide civilian oversight for BART PD: Volunteer for Citizen Review Board
BART is now accepting applications for volunteer service on the Citizen Review Board that provides civilian oversight of BART Police. To find out more, including required qualifications, you can download the PDF of this information sheet: Citizen Review Board Applicant - General Information And /or call the
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
BART looks at ideas to deal with projected FY10 budget deficit
The BART Board of Directors is scheduled to hear a presentation at its Thursday, March 12, meeting on the economic outlook for the next fiscal year (FY10), which begins July 1, 2009. Amid the continuing recession, BART is projecting declines in two key revenue sources – passenger revenue and sales tax, which
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
Latest transit art posters by Owen Smith bring literature alive on BART
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer If you are walking through a BART station in coming weeks, lift your eyes from your mobile phone and take a look at those posters on the wall. Mixed in with the usual advertisements you may see something special : one-of-a-kind works by a world-class artist. Owen
Five new BART Police officers graduate from Alameda County Sheriff’s Department academy
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez (third from right) with the new BPD recruits. On Monday, five BART Police recruits took their oaths to serve and protect the community at a ceremony celebrating their graduation from the Alameda County Sheriff Department’s police academy. Joined by their friends and families
BART is embracing big bikes and rolling out improvements for all cyclists
Bikes are playing a big role in our ridership recovery. We are seeing more of our riders bringing their bikes on board for car-free work commutes and fun trips exploring the Bay Area. Trains are less crowded than before the pandemic, and BART is working on new ways to make it easier than ever to bring your