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New signs at downtown SF stations part of ongoing BART wayfinding improvements
New sign features larger letters against colored background BART riders are noticing new and improved signs in downtown San Francisco stations - part of an ongoing program throughout the BART system for wayfinding and signage improvements. Signs are just one element of the bigger concept of "wayfinding" --
Grant-funded art project at BART celebrates rich culture of mask-wearing
Pop-up mask giveaway events to meet the artist will be held Thursday Sept 24 and Thursday Oct 1 at Civic Center Station from 10am-Noon. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Berkeley multidisciplinary artist Tosha Stimage wants to change the way we think of masks.In partnership with BART, Stimage’s art
With more seat labs scheduled, BART begins analyzing feedback on Fleet of Future
Seat lab at SFSU on May 11 The calendar is being set for all of BART's mobile seat labs, where riders are giving feedback on what they'd like to see in the Fleet of the Future. The seat labs are just one of many ways BART is gathering public input on the project to replace its entire fleet of train cars, the
New BART budget boosts service and cleaning with support from federal emergency funds
The BART Board of Directors has approved a $2.44 billion Fiscal Year 2022 budget that will allow BART to increase train service with more frequent trips and extended hours. It extends funding for enhanced car and station cleaning while increasing the visible presence of safety staff in the system. It also
BART adds trains, opens early for May 20th Bay To Breakers Race
Extra trains also on deck for baseball fans BART will provide special service for the world-famous Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco on Sunday, May 20th. Most trains will begin running two hours earlier than the regular 8 a.m. Sunday starting time. BART will provide train service from all East Bay
BART wins award for real estate deal that saves taxpayers almost $8 million
BART's administrative offices Bay Area taxpayers can now be more confident BART is spending their money wisely: the Agency has been honored by the San Francisco Business Times for a real estate deal that will save almost $8 million on the rental costs on its administrative offices over the next seven years
BART to run on Sunday schedule for July 4 holiday; extra trains for fireworks
BART will operate on a Sunday schedule for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4, 2011, with service starting around 8 am. BART is also planning extra trains that evening to accommodate crowds attending the fireworks display along the Embarcadero, as well as longer trains for two baseball games that
BART runs special service Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th
EXTRA SERVICE FOR FIREWORKS SHOW ON SUNDAY, JULY 4 On Sunday, July 4, BART will operate longer trains for those attending the Fisherman's Wharf / Pier 39 Independence Day fireworks display, which begins at 9:30 pm. After the show, BART will keep additional trains on standby to accommodate the extra crowds
BART teams up with UC Merced engineering students through Innovate to Grow program
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer The Capstone Design class for engineering students at the University of California, Merced gives students a chance to work on real-world problem-solving with businesses and agencies like BART. This spring semester, two student teams will be working on projects with
Teens take note: BART has new discount for your Clipper card starting Jan. 1
By JIAHAO HUANGBART Communications Intern BART is ramping up outreach to teens, encouraging them to switch to Clipper and away from paper tickets. Teens have until Jan. 1, 2018, to make the switch if they want a 50% discount, being expanded to teenagers 13-18, and to avoid paying a 50-cents-each-way surcharge