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BART awarded key state grant to fund more Fleet of the Future cars
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) has announced that it is awarding $107 million to BART for the purchase of more Fleet of the Future railcars. Adding additional Fleet of the Future cars is a critical part of BART’s Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program, which will eventually allow BART to
BART seeks public comments on proposed fares for new West Dublin/Pleasanton station
BART invites the public to submit comments on proposed fares for its first new station to open since 2003 – the system’s 44th station, called West Dublin/Pleasanton, which is set to open in Spring 2011. The new station will be located between the existing Dublin/Pleasanton Station and the Castro Valley
BART ready for Giants playoff games and Fleet Week this weekend in SF
Riders can take BART to Giants playoff home games and Fleet Week activities in San Francisco this weekend. BART’s expansion of service in August increased service hours for the system six days a week. That means trains will be running until midnight this Friday and Saturday when the Giants host their first
BART to run longer trains for Giants' World Series games in San Francisco
BART will run longer trains – and join in the Bay Area show of pride – as the San Francisco Giants kick off the World Series this week against the Texas Rangers with Games 1 and 2 at AT&T Park on Wednesday and Thursday. BART urges fans and commuters to take public transportation to avoid clogged bridge and
A (courteous) biker’s guide to BART: New straps can be part of the solution
By RAQUEL CRITESBART Communications Intern More than 20,000 people a day are expected to be accessing BART by bike in 2022 -- thanks in no small part to efforts by the BART Bike Program to increase bike access. And BART ridership overall, at record highs already, is predicted to increase also as new train
Ed Roberts Campus at Ashby BART a world-class model of accessible design
Ed Roberts Campus exterior. Photo by Xuan Lam By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web ProducerThe Ed Roberts Campus, located directly above the Ashby BART Station, celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, April 9, after more than a decade in the making. The campus is one of the world's best examples of universally
BART celebrates 20th anniversary of Bike to Work day on Thursday, May 8
In 1994, BART required a Bike Permit and these early bike racks at Fruitvale BART did not allow use of a U-Lock. Fruitvale BART now has a Bike Station, secure electronic lockers, and BART has an all hours bikes-on-board policy. Bike to Work Day returns this Thursday, May 8 for the 20th year in a row and, for
BART to open early, add trains for 100th Bay to Breakers race
BART customers will be able to get to the world famous Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco on Sunday, May 15, 2011, because the transit agency will open early and run additional long trains. The race is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. All BART stations will open early with service starting at
BART reopens long-closed Station Agent booth at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station
Station Agent Tina McDonald is pictured in the newly reopened secondary Station Agent booth at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station. A long-closed secondary Station Agent booth has officially reopened at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station, bolstering BART’s ongoing efforts to enhance the rider experience and increase
BART to run on Saturday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
BART will run on a Saturday schedule this Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. A Saturday schedule means that BART service begins around 6 a.m. and ends around midnight. In addition, some trips may require transfers that are different from the schedule for regular weekday service. To