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Take BART to the 10th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 17th from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. in San Francisco's Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public. Enjoy the sounds of the SF Pinoy Jazz Revue in the Arts and Crafts World Market. The Revue

Take BART to the 9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the 9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 18th from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. in San Francisco's Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public. Enjoy the sounds of the SF Pinoy Jazz Revue in the Arts and Crafts World Market. The Revue

PG&E work on BART property at Hayward Station 7/23-28

From Monday, July 23 through the 28, PG&E will to do work on a portion of BART property at the corner of Grand and C Streets. The work will involve removal of asphalt, concrete, and one tree in order to dig trenches, run conduit, and install other electrical equipment. The work will require closing sections

"Temescal Flows" art under BART repainted after quake safety work

UPDATE: This repainting work was completed on Friday Feb. 12, 2016. We hope you enjoy the bright art work that was repainted by the artist following earthquake retrofit work. Read more about the project below. If you're a fan of the "Temescal Flows" artwork that brightens the gateway to Oakland's busy

Podcast: BART’s wet weather game plan pays off with fewer delays

Transcript below: HOST: “Rain can have a major impact on the Bay Area’s commute and BART is no exception. “Welcome to Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART.” On this edition of Hidden Tracks, we’re answering your questions about why BART so often faces delays when it rains. BART has a game plan to keep weather

BART schedule change 2/13/23 with minor updates to train service

BART’s schedule will change on Monday, February 13, 2023, with minor improvements to its weekday and weekend services. This February schedule change will retain BART's current frequencies across all lines on all days, but will include minor tweaks. On the Yellow Line (Antioch - SFO), arrival times 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.