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BART reduces trains speeds, station lighting, to help PG&E and state power grid
Well before the California Independent System Operator declared that the Bay Area would be in a Stage Two Power Emergency at 1:10 p.m. today (Monday, July 24), BART began doing its part to help prevent the possibility of rolling blackouts by volunteering to reduce the tremendous demand on the state's power
Bridge toll goes up July 1; take BART to avoid the toll increase
Bay Bridge tolls are going up again. Starting July 1, drivers will pay $6 to cross the Bay Bridge during peak commute hours and $5 on the weekends.Carpools will now pay a $2.50 toll instead of crossing for free. With higher bridge tolls, some drivers will re-think their commute and take advantage of BART's
BART and Caltrain update Millbrae transfer timetable for 2/14/22 schedule change
BART and Caltrain are working together to better serve the region with continued schedule coordination to support transfers between systems at Millbrae Station. Last September, the two agencies created schedules which were built to provide transfer wait times that are convenient for riders but also flexible
Vintage arcade games at Powell St. Station to celebrate BART’s 50th anniversary
From Saturday, September 3 through Friday, September 9, 2022, BART will commemorate it’s 50th anniversary by throwing back to the 1970’s with a free, vintage arcade game event at Powell St. Station in downtown San Francisco. BART will have 4 vintage arcade games (Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders and Galaga)
Second state-of-the-art rail grinder combats noise on BART trains
Now on BART TV: New rail grinder We've heard from some of you about the noise that you hear while riding BART. Now there's some good news in the battle against noise: BART now has two state-of-the-art rail grinders. "For years BART lived with one rail grinder," said Michael Brown, BART engineer. "It was
Win free BART tickets and celebrate the earth at Blue Sky Festival April 19
People who choose BART help contribute to a cleaner environment. It is within this spirit that BART hosts the annual Blue Sky Festival. It is the region’s most collaborative Earth Day celebration where environmental organizations from all over the Bay Area gather to help educate the public about eco-friendly
Coffee and conversation: BART Police get public feedback at Civic Center Station
Torii Martin chats with Community Service Officer Patricia Selva at Coffee With A Cop By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Dozens of riders stopped by tables at San Francisco's Civic Center Station on Thursday to interact with patrol officers, community service officers and brass from BART Police, giving
Podcast: A trailblazing woman who brought inclusion and reform to BART calls it a career
Transcript below: HOST: "There are few people who can claim a career path like the one followed by Tamar Allen. Over a span that stretches across four decades Allen has worn many hats ranging from police officer to Assistant General Manager. Allen has played a critical role in some of the largest projects in
Take BART to Oakland Museum of California's "L.A. PAINT" exhibit
Philip Linhares, chief curator of art at the Oakland Museum of California, contends that Los Angeles is the new capital of American art. To prove his point, Linhares organized L.A. PAINT, a look at the vast and vibrant Southern California art scene via 11 influential artists.The exhibition at Oakland Museum
BART rolls out seamless daily fee parking payment option on official app
BART is rolling out its most significant parking payment modernization effort to date, offering daily fee parking payment through the official BART app. The program is now available at five stations: Antioch, West Oakland, Hayward, South San Francisco, and El Cerrito del Norte. BART plans to expand the