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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
Governor agrees to BART's request for cooling off period guaranteeing train service
In an effort to ensure passenger train service Monday morning, BART negotiated all weekend and officially asked the Governor to issue a cooling off period. On Sunday BART Board President Tom Radulovich sent a letter to the Governor laying out BART’s plan to focus all of its efforts on reaching an agreement. A
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
New City of San Francisco parking fee for Glen Park BART Station
The City of San Francisco is now requiring that a 25% tax be imposed on parking fees collected at the Glen Park BART station within the City of San Francisco.The Daily Fee parking rate at the Glen Park station will be increased from $3.00 to $3.75 to incorporate the tax, effective June 1st, 2022. The net
New video illustrates challenge of keeping BART running for the next 40 years
A new video illustrates the challenges facing BART in the decades ahead by providing viewers with rare behind-the-scenes footage of the Operations Control Center, inside a Train Operator’s cab and in the shops where technicians struggle to keep the oldest-in-the-nation train cars running reliably. Entitled
BART runs on Sunday schedule for New Year's Day; service starts at 8 a.m.
BART is modifying service to better match anticipated ridership levels starting on the weekend before Christmas through and including New Year’s Day, which will mean some reductions in morning and evening peak commute service on the Pittsburg/Bay Point line. MODIFIED SCHEDULEBecause peak commute ridership
BART seeks applicants for public seat on Audit Committee
BART is seeking applicants to serve as public members on its Audit Committee, which assists the Board of Directors in providing oversight for financial management, operational effectiveness, ethics and regulatory compliance.
The Audit Committee is comprised of five voting members, including three Board Directors and two public members with governmental financial expertise. It meets at least four times per year, with authority to convene additional meetings as needed.
Criteria for the position include:
- Expertise: Have expertise in governmental accounting, financial management, or Performance auditing, or conducting investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse;
- Technical Knowledge: Have technical knowledge of accounting, financial or performance auditing, financial reporting, and internal controls, including an understanding of and ability to apply the Government Auditing Standards, accounting standards issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board, and a recognized internal control framework;
- Professional Certification: Possess a relevant professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Inspector General, Certified Internal Controls Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or a similar certification. Relevant experience may substitute for such certification in the Board’s discretion;
- No conflicts/recent affiliations: Within the past 10 years and other than in their role as a committee member, have no affiliation with the District or with a firm that has done business with the District.
Public members serving on the Audit Committee must be appointed by a majority of the full Board of Directors through this application process. Public members must possess the independence, experience, and collective technical expertise necessary to carry out the duties of the Audit Committee. Public members must be residents within the District's boundaries and are subject to conflict-of-interest laws.
The application process has two phases. In Phase 1, all applications will be reviewed to meet all requirements and qualifications, letters of recommendations and any supplemental documents. In Phase 2, selected candidates will be invited to appear before the Board of Directors to briefly explain their interest in serving on the committee, followed by a Board vote.
Download the application form, Audit Committee Public Member appointment rules, and the Audit Committee Charter.
BART supports LGBTQ-owned businesses all year long with outreach and inclusion
Pendergast at his business on Treasure Island, photo courtesy of San Francisco Business Times By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Long after the Pride parade confetti is cleared, BART will be working year-round to support LGBTQ-owned and other disadvantaged small businesses, as part of its equity
BART Police Officer injured arresting unruly rider at West Oakland Station
A BART Police Officer received lacerations and a concussion during the arrest he made last night of an unruly suspect whom he removed from a train. The officer was responding to multiple passenger complaints of a disturbance on the train. Portions of this incident were captured on train and platform video as
New parking garage and transit village coming to Walnut Creek BART Station
The initial phase for a project that will bring a new 900+ stall parking garage to the Walnut Creek BART Station is set to begin Saturday, September 9 th. The new garage is the first major step in the creation of the Walnut Creek Transit Village, which will transform the area in and around the Walnut Creek