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BART to run longer trains, add event trains for Cal game against Oregon
BART plans to run longer trains through Berkeley on Saturday when the Cal Bears take on Oregon at Memorial Stadium. The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Large crowds are expected for the game against the Ducks, the nation's top-ranked team in both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Poll for each of the past four
BART open late New Year's Eve, trains to run until approximately 3 a.m.
BART to operate Saturday schedule, standby trains to accommodate crowds BART will be open until approximately 3 a.m. on New Year's Eve night/New Year's morning. That's a full three hours later than normal so partygoers can ring in 2006 and then jump on BART for a safe ride home. All New Year's Eve day BART
BART and its project partners reassess development team near Lake Merritt Station
BART and its project partners, the City of Oakland and the Peralta Community College District, are reassessing development team options near Lake Merritt Station now that TRG Pacific Development, a subsidiary of The Richman Group (TRG), has elected to end its involvement in the process of exploring a new
BART opens renovated 24th Street/Mission Street Station Southwest Plaza
On Saturday, January 18 th BART completed renovations to the southwest street-level plaza at its 24th Street/Mission Station. “Thanks to a partnership between BART, the City of San Francisco, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Mission community—locals and visitors can now enjoy a clean
Applications now open to give retired BART legacy train cars new life
BART is now accepting applications for proposals to re-use BART’s legacy train cars. While the majority of BART’s retired train cars will be recycled and used for parts, museums, nonprofits, agencies and the general public are now invited to submit their ideas for giving an undetermined number of the old cars
BART art posters feature whimsy and wonder from local artist Josh Ellingson
By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web ProducerNew artwork in BART by local artist Josh Ellingson shows fantastic, surreal transit trips that are inspiring imagination and a sense of wonder in kids of all ages.In one scene, a boy watches out the window of his BART car as spaceships zoom by, trailing flashes of
Take BART to 39th Anniversary San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade
This year marks the 39th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. This year's theme is "In Order to Form a More Perfect Union…." The event will be held over the weekend of June 27 and 28, 2009. With more than 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than 20 community-run stages
BART Police Cupcakes for Kids helps sweeten holidays for low-income families
The BART Police Cupcakes for Kids fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 28, raised more than $3,000 in donations, all of which will be used to fund the annual Shop With a Cop event on Dec. 12. Shop With a Cop pairs police personnel with needy families from the community to give around 60 kids a chance to pick out
BART will no longer accept paper/magstripe tickets beginning Nov 30
Beginning November 30, 2023, paper tickets will no longer be accepted at BART as fare payment and for use at the fare gates. This change is occurring as BART begins to roll out new state of the art fare gates which will not accept paper tickets and as Clipper prepares for the launch of the next generation of Clipper.
Paper tickets balances cannot be transferred onto a Clipper card. BART offers paper ticket refunds for tickets with a remaining value greater than $1.00. It can be multiple tickets that add up to $1 or more. Click here for directions to request a refund.
There is no deadline for requesting a refund. Refund requests do not need to be submitted by November 30th.
Pay By Phone
Clipper is now available through Apple Pay and Google Pay. Riders can get a new Clipper card on their phones for free (normally $3). Funds added using Apple Pay and Google Pay are immediately available for use.
Set up is easy and can be done on the spot or in advance while you are at home. Every rider needs their own digital card. For families travelling together, multiple cards can be added to an Apple phone, but users must turn off Express Transit mode to toggle between each card when tagging at the fare gate.
Next Generation Clipper
BART has moved to a Clipper-only fare payment system because the region has prioritized the use of Clipper as the Bay Area’s all-in-one transit card administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. In calendar year 2024, the next generation of Clipper will be rolled out including open payment which provides the option to tag a credit/debit card at a BART fare gate, including Apple Pay or Google Pay, without setting up a card on your phone in advance. The next generation of Clipper also opens the door for new discount programs, promotions, and potentially fare capping for BART riders.
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September 11, 2023 Update:
Beginning Saturday, September 30, 2023, BART will no longer sell magstripe paper tickets at SFO. Only Clipper cards will be available at SFO vending machines and riders will continue to be encouraged to add a Clipper card to their phone for a card-free option.
BART began offering paper tickets at SFO in October 2022 in response to global supply chain issues impacting the region’s plastic card inventory. The region now has an adequate supply of cards and BART will eliminate the sale of all paper tickets. This includes the sale of red paper tickets at the Customer Service window at Lake Merritt Station for RTC applicants waiting for their Clipper card to arrive and paper tickets for group sales.
Riders are still able to use the paper tickets they already have on hand, including weekend promotion tickets, to enter and exit through most fare gates until November 30, 2023.
Officer-involved shooting at Union City BART Station parking lot
(Tuesday, 11/19 11:45am update)
Statement from BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin on the incident at Union City Station:
"On Monday, November 18, at 8:57pm BART PD officers responded to a report of reckless driving in the parking lot of Union City Station. As part of the overall investigation, the two responding officers conducted a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the driver is alleged to have assaulted a police officer which led to one of the officers discharging their firearm.
The suspect, 32-year-old Jasmine Gao of Union City, was shot in the upper body. Gao was provided with immediate first aid and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Once medically cleared, she will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon on police, reckless evading, failure to follow a court order, and resisting arrest with an enhancement of committing a felony while out on her own recognizance. She also had two outstanding arrest warrants. The suspect is reported to be in serious, but stable condition.
Pursuant to standard department protocol, drug and alcohol testing was conducted for the officer who fired their service weapon. Per policy, both officers had their body-worn cameras activated.
Union City Station was closed Monday night as part of the investigation and was reopened in time for the start of BART service Tuesday morning. Union City Police also responded to the incident and provided support including securing the scene. Anybody who may have additional information should contact BART PD detectives at 510-464-7040."
(Tuesday, 11/19 9am update)
Here's the entry for this incident in BART PD's daily log:
245 (c) PC / 2800.2 CVC / 166(a)(4) PC / 148(a)(1) PC / Warrant (x2) Arrest (Prohibition Order will be issued) – Union City Station
11/18/2024 2057 hours Officers conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver Jasmine Gao (05/03/1992, Union City). During the incident, an officer involved shooting occurred. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to hospital for treatment. Once medically cleared, Gao will be booked into the Alameda County jail in Dublin on the above listed charges. 2411-1355 L26
Additional info:
The listed charges include assault with a deadly weapon on police, reckless evading, failure to follow a court order, and resisting arrest with an enhancement of committing a felony while on your own recognizance.
BART Police confirms an officer-involved shooting took place approximately 9:30pm on Monday, November 18, 2024 in the parking lot of the Union City BART Station. One suspect was shot by police and transported to the hospital. Their condition at this time is unknown. BART Police closed the station on Monday night for the investigation. More details will be released as information is confirmed.
Per policy, BART’s Office of the Independent Police Auditor has been notified and has responded to the scene for their investigation.