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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
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
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
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 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
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