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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
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.
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 Police ask public's help in solving attempted robbery at Coliseum Station
BART Police are asking anyone with information about a shooting at the Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station to come forward to assist the investigation."The only witnesses we have to this crime are the two victims," BART Police Patrol Bureau Commander Daniel Hartwig said. "Any help the public can provide will be
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
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
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 Police Explorers program seeks youth interested in law enforcement careers
The BART PD Explorer Post 413 is currently recruiting young men and women from the ages of 14-20 to join the Explorer training program. Our Explorers are a voluntary organization that helps the youth from our community to be trained by Police Officers in aspects of Law Enforcement, Leadership, and Community
New BART ticket kiosk opens at Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station
Tectrans (CDSNet), BART's contractor for tickets sales and exchanges, is opening a new "mytransitplus" ticket kiosk at the Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station on Wednesday, August 1. The kiosk will be open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This new location will sell $64 and $48 high-value blue tickets
Take BART to the 8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the 8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 19th in San Francisco's Civic Center, in front of the Asian Art Museum. The event is free and open to the public. The fair will feature a scrumptious collection of pan Asian delights and sweets