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BART PD Community Service Officers help make food bank deliveries
Shirley Lara and Jonathan Moreland prepare to make food deliveries to those in need BART Police Community Service Officers pitched in recently to help deliver boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry goods to dozens of homes in need, in partnership with the Alameda County Community Food Bank.“I was
50 years proud, 50 years BART: Employees and Board members share their stories
As PrideMonth comes to a close, BART is proud to celebrate its LGBTIA+ employees and the community at-large. From marching in the San Francisco Pride Parade each year to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, BART is committed to ensuring its LGBTIA+ employees know they have a place in transit. For Pride
BART inspects and upgrades station emergency lighting following recent power outages
BART has taken aggressive action to make sure every station in the system has operating emergency lights. This effort comes after recent power outages left two stations without electricity for a short period of time. The purpose of emergency lighting is to allow safe evacuation of stations in the event of a
Project Touchdown: BART employees help at-risk students get into college
Once a week at church in Berkeley, about two dozen disadvantaged students with the drive to beat the odds gather to receive individualized college prep tutoring in math and science from volunteer BART employees looking to make a difference in their community. It’s all the work of Antoine Golden, a Senior
Public hearing on proposed parking fees for the BART-owned Hercules Park and Ride lot
On Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Board will convene a public hearing for receiving comments on proposed new parking fees at the BART-owned Hercules Park and Ride lot. The purpose of establishing these parking fees is to provide priority
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
BART to operate longer trains for 35th annual San Francisco Pride Parade
Longer trains will also run for weekend A's/Giants series at Oakland Coliseum. BART will provide longer trains to accommodate the crowds attending the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Parade and Celebration in San Francisco this Sunday, June 26. In addition to the longer trains, BART will provide
BART will run a Sunday schedule for 4th of July 2025
On Friday, July 4th, 2025, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight). We will run five-line service until 8pm and then three-line service after 8pm.
Five-line service means all lines will be running including the Green and Red lines which provide direct service into San Francisco. Extra trains may be added to help people get home from fireworks.
Parking will be free at all BART stations, except Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which has parking lots operated by VTA.
BART will run a Sunday schedule for 4th of July 2024
On Thursday, July 4th, 2024, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight). We will run five-line service until 8pm and then three-line service after 8pm.
Five-line service means all lines will be running including the Green and Red lines which provide direct service into San Francisco. Extra trains may be added to help people get home from fireworks.
Parking will be free at all BART stations, except Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which has parking lots operated by VTA.
Qualifying BART riders get 20% fare discount with new regional Clipper START program
1/1/24 update: the Clipper START discount for people with limited income has increased to 50%.
BART is participating in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s new means-based fare program by offering a 20% discount per trip to adult riders age 19-64 whose household incomes are no more than twice the federal poverty level.
The Clipper START program also offers discounts of 50% off fares for Muni, Caltrain and select Golden Gate Transit and Ferry routes*.
Clipper START is an 18-month pilot program initiated by Bay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) that uses the Clipper transit fare payment system to reduce the cost of transportation for adults whose household incomes are no more than twice the federal poverty level (for example, $52,400 for a family of four). This can be an important benefit, as transportation costs are a significant burden on many households, particularly during the current economic climate
“MTC has a long history of serving low-income residents through community-based planning and other programs,” said MTC Chair Scott Haggerty. “Clipper START is really expanding that commitment to make transit more affordable to a wider group of people. We’re excited to see how many will take advantage of this pilot program.”
Applicants to the pilot program can provide a copy of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card or Medi-Cal card, a county benefits eligibility letter, their Muni Lifeline card number or a copy of their last federal tax return to demonstrate their eligibility. Once approved, they will receive a personalized Clipper card that must be loaded with cash value before use.
The Clipper START discounts are automatically applied whenever the card is used on participating transit agencies. Clipper START is not a transit pass—it is a program that offers discounts for single rides on Muni, BART, Caltrain, and Golden Gate Transit and Ferry. The card also can be used just like a standard Clipper card to pay for fares on any agency that accepts Clipper.
Anyone interested in Clipper START can learn more about the program and apply online at clipperstartcard.com. The website walks you through the application process, tells you what documents you need to upload, and allows you to save your progress and return later to complete your application.
To learn more about Clipper START and apply online, visit clipperstartcard.com
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*excluding local bus rides within Marin County, some East Bay bus fares, and Oracle Park and Chase Center ferry service.