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BART is first in the nation to offer free transit to military personnel
Military on leave from Iraq and Afghanistan are eligible BART has just become the first major transportation agency in the nation to offer free transit tickets to military personnel who are on leave from fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan. On November 19th, the BART Board of Directors voted 8 to 1 to allow any
Night Board meeting to cover e-cigarette ban, role of art at BART
The BART Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5 pm to consider a range of topics including a newly proposed ordinance to restrict smoking of e-cigarettes / vaping devices as well as a presentation on the role of public art in existing and future BART facilities. The meeting will be held in the
BART and The Salvation Army launch "Partners for Change" campaign to help homeless
BART is teaming up with The Salvation Army during its seasonal Red Kettle Campaign with a new “Partners for Change” initiative inside BART stations systemwide. The first of its kind partnership will provide donated funds and paper BART tickets from BART riders to help pay for supportive services for those who
BART to run round-the-clock during Labor Day weekend Bay Bridge closure
BART will be open while the Bay Bridge is closed over Labor Day Weekend. BART will run trains on a 24 hour basis beginning the night of Wednesday, August 28th until the night of Monday, September 2nd. BART resumes normal weekday service at about 4 am on Tuesday, September 3rd. The overnight trains will
BART this weekend plans longer trains and additional event trains, no single-tracking
BART is planning for a very eventful weekend across the Bay Area and will not be single-tracking anywhere in the system for its Measure RR-funded rebuilding efforts. BART plans to run longer trains and select additional event trains this weekend as riders head to various festivals, parades and events in both
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
BART website adds new trip plan functions, including bike directions, using Google Maps
The BART website ( www.bart.gov) just went live with new trip planning functions, including bicycle directions and station area points of interest that use the Google Maps API. In addition to walking and driving directions, you now can get bicycling directions between BART and any address using the BART
BART Statement on Ca. Public Utilities Commission decision related to 2013 fatal accident
BART is currently evaluating the October 11 th Decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding the tragic deaths of two workers along the BART tracks on October 19, 2013. BART has worked with the CPUC and others to identify and address all potential causes of the accident. BART
BART to bring free outdoor music series to stations in September and October
The sounds of rock, Latin music, and more will bring joy to BART riders in the months of September and October as the latest “welcome back” gesture by the agency to encourage riders to return to transit and reinforce the role public transit plays in fueling the Bay Area’s economy and culture. BART is
BART will close at 9 pm Monday-Sunday and open at 8 am Saturday-Sunday
BART is taking swift action to reduce operating costs as ridership levels have significantly declined as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter in place orders. BART has done an exhaustive review of ridership and train car loads this week and will make the following changes to service until further