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BART adds extra service for Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco

BART plans to run longer trains to accommodate the large crowds expected to attend the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade in San Francisco Saturday, Feb. 19. In addition, there will be extra trains operating after the parade for customers headed home. The parade is scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m. at the

Rider recalls first day of BART passenger service on Sept. 11, 1972

Rick Prelinger has been a moving image archivist for about 25 years and collects historic films and footage, focusing on life, culture and industry, 1900-1980. He also was one of the riders on the very first day of BART service -- September 11, 1972. You can hear an oral history as he recalls the experience.

Work on new BART station to close ramps temporarily, shift 580 traffic

Thursday morning first time I-580 drivers will encounter new lane configuration On June 13, construction crews will start their work in the middle of I-580 to build the highly anticipated BART station and transit village in West Dublin/Pleasanton that will come complete with 1,200 much-needed parking spots, a

BART unveils state-of-the-art tool that will improve the rider experience

On May 3, BART unveiled its newly acquired geometry car, known as the Rail Inspection Vehicle or RIV for short, which will enhance the rider experience by enabling a smoother ride, improving the system’s reliability, and cutting costs. The vehicle has highly advanced track inspection capabilities that will

Building bridges: BART PD's Shop With A Cop program helps those in need

BPD Sgt. Ja'Son Scott helps youngsters pick presents at Shop With A Cop By RAQUEL NAVARRO CRITESBART Contributing Writer The holiday season brings joy and warmth to the Bay Area, and around 50 families are feeling the love this year as their kids get a shopping spree with help from BART Police and partners

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 Board meets Thursday evening on budget, proposed changes to bike rules

The BART Board of Directors will meet at 6 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013, in an effort to make the Board meeting more accessible to members of the public who may not be able to attend meetings routinely held at 9 am. The agenda for Thursday’s meeting contains several key issues, including a public hearing on

Ribbon-cutting held for San Francisco BART Station Market St. Canopies

BART held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of the first two canopies above BART and SFMTA entrances along San Francisco’s Market Street. One of the new canopies is above the Powell Street Station (north side of Market and Ellis Streets) and the other above the Civic Center Station

BART hosts “All Aboard with Transit CEOs” public ride-along TODAY!

In celebration of Earth Day, the Bay Area transit agencies, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) are hosting “All Aboard with Transit CEOs,” a multi-modal ride-a-long and social event giving the public a chance to ride with and meet regional transit leaders. The event is also an opportunity