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BART's Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program earns billion dollar federal grant
BART’s long-term effort to reduce crowding and increase service across the Bay is getting a critical funding boost. The Federal Transit Administration has issued a $1.2 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement for BART’s Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program. This comes after the conclusion of a legally
BART focused on boosting service and enhancing traditional cleaning as budget talks move forward
Increasing train service, reprioritizing traditional cleaning methods, and boosting visible safety staff dedicated to riding trains are among the initiatives prioritized in BART’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget planning. BART’s Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, April 22 nd to discuss the recently released
New BART budget: cleaner trains, replenished reserves, possible temporary fare reduction
BART customers are going to see many improvements to their commute thanks to the budget the agency’s Board of Directors passed today for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. The Board also allocated money to temporarily lower fares by 3% for four months – although the fare reduction is contingent
BART PD's National Night Out effort focusing on community ties at a pivotal time
By RAQUEL CRITESBART Communications Intern As the lull of late summer transforms to the buzz of back-to-school, BART ridership increases and with it, comes the annual ritual of National Night Out -- a community crime prevention and safety event that has been going strong for 32 years. BART Police have been
BART PD makes arrest in shooting at Pittsburg Center Station
(Updated at 11:20am, January 23)
At 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 23rd the suspect in Friday afternoon’s shooting at Pittsburg Center Station was taken into custody. The 17-year-old suspect surrendered to BART Police detectives in Walnut Creek. The suspect will be booked into Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall. He’s believed to be the only suspect in Friday’s shooting. Video from one of BART’s network of more than 4,000 surveillance cameras throughout the system played an important role in identifying the suspect.
At 3:51 pm on Friday, January 19 BART PD received a call about a shooting that occurred on the platform of Pittsburg Center Station. The initial report was that a male suspect shot a male victim and fled the scene. The victim was taken to an area hospital and remains in critical condition.
A few hours later a second male victim who had also been shot showed up at an area hospital. The second victim remains in stable condition with a wound to his leg. BART PD is working to determine a motive for the shooting. At this point, investigators believe the shooting was not random.
The incident forced the shutdown of Pittsburg Center Station for approximately 4 1/2 hours so investigators could gather evidence. Investigators are also reviewing surveillance video captured by platform cameras at the station. The station has now been reopened and normal service has been restored.
1,200 people said yes to BART Prom in style
The taffeta has been hung up, the dancing shoes retired, and the prom court crowned. Rockridge Station has returned to its regularly scheduled programming, but we have a feeling nobody who was there Saturday night is quite over it yet. We know we aren’t!
On Saturday, June 6, more than 1,200 people of all ages descended on Rockridge Station for BART Prom: Enchantment Under the C Line, our first-ever prom night, and it was every bit as magical as we hoped.
The Rockridge Station parking lot transformed into a glittering dance hall draped in under-the-sea splendor and 80s nostalgia. Guests arrived in sequined gowns, bow ties, lobster costumes, mullets, fare gate interpretations, and every interpretation of 80s-meets-under-the-sea-meets-transit. DJ Billy Vidal kept the dancefloor bumping before 80s cover band Sixteen Scandals took the stage and kept the crowd moving until the very last song (and encore). All the while, BART trains lit up the sky like shooting stars as promgoers cheered them on from the illuminated dancefloor.
At 8pm, the crowd gathered for the moment everyone had been waiting for: the crowning of the BART Prom King and Queen: Porfirio and Wendy. After a spirited public vote on Instagram, Wendy and Porfirio were crowned king and queen in full ceremony, BART-themed crowns, light-up scepters, and all.
There were photo booths and strangers dancing together and families who had never been to a prom sharing a first one. There were kids who will probably talk about this night for weeks, and adults who finally got the do-over they deserved.
This is what BART is all about, not just getting you where you're going, but being part of the moments that make the Bay Area worth living in. Thank you to everyone who came out, dressed up, and made Enchantment Under the C Line a night we won't forget.
See you next year.
BART seeks public help in case of man found unconscious at Civic Center Station
The BART Police Department (BART PD) is seeking BART riders who used the Civic Center Station on Friday, March 9, 2012, and may have seen something unusual involving a Caucasian, six foot male with brown hair and hazel eyes. The BART PD is seeking the public’s help to find out what happened to this man who
BART seeking members for Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee
BART is recruiting volunteer candidates to fill three vacant seats on the Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee. The committee provides diligent and public oversight of the expenditure of funds from bond sales associated with Measure RR, which is a $3.5 billion bond measure approved by BART District voters in 2016 to rebuild the system’s core infrastructure. Members of the Bond Oversight Committee represent a diversity of expertise, geography, and demographic characteristics. BART is looking for candidates to fill the electrical engineer, civil engineer, and Certified Public Accountant seats on the committee. All committee members are unpaid volunteers.
Learn more about applying here.
BART will run a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, 9/1/25
On Monday, September 1, 2025, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight) as we observe Labor Day. We will run five-line service until 9pm with 30-minute frequencies on all lines, and then three-line service after 9pm.
Parking will be free at all BART stations on Labor Day, except Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which are operated by VTA.
For the most up-to-date schedule information use our Trip Planner or our official BART app to plan your specific trip.
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