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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
BART Police release sketch of Richmond shooting suspect; seek public's help
BART Police has released a sketch of the suspect in the March 14th fatal Richmond Station shooting and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and his whereabouts. At around 6:04 pm, a shooting took place in front of the Transit Office at the Richmond BART station and continued to the top of
bart.gov wins "Best Government Site" in 2014 Blue Drop Awards
The BART website (www.bart.gov) has been selected "Best Government Site" in the prestigious 2014 Blue Drop Awards, an international competition honoring projects that push the boundaries of open source Drupal, a web content management system used by numerous .gov sites including NASA.gov and whitehouse.gov
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
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.
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