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BART steps up small business outreach and opportunities, helping keep workers on the job
A worker carries wood blocks that are used in positioning a rail grinder. Contractor VSCE Inc.was on site at the Hayward maintenance yard to supervise and coordinate the work. Story by MELISSA JORDAN | Photos by MARIA J. AVILABART Communications BART is taking unprecedented steps to increase the opportunities
BART’s Station Operations Manager uses real-world experience to provide seamless commute
It takes a team effort to carry more than 413,000 riders on a typical weekday. On the latest edition of our podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we meet Operations and Transportation Supervisor Phaethon Brown who oversees all station operations across BART. Brown has spent more than 17 years with
Here's how you can help BART keep our rivers and ocean clean
A bioswale at Warm Springs Station designed to prevent storm water run-off. Trash is a major storm water pollutant in California. Because storm water flows to the bay untreated and unfiltered, trash discarded on land frequently makes its way into streams, creeks, rivers, and eventually the ocean, as rain
Versatile but problem-plagued, the last 1990s-era C2 BART car is gone
The last-ever BART C2 car was decommissioned in August 2021 at Hayward Shop. Note the headlights on the end as well as the flat-shaped front. The C2s could serve as lead car with an operator cab or as a middle car, which ushered in a new era of efficiency in dispatch operations when they arrived in the 1990s
BART installing fiber optic cable between 24th St. and Balboa Park
BART crews will install fiber optic cable between the 24th St. Mission and Balboa Park stations Tuesday, April 10 through Saturday, April 21. The work will start at 10:30 p.m. nightly. BART will close one set of tracks between 24th St. Mission and Balboa Park during work hours. During this work, BART trains
“Don’t think you can’t do it”: Women in engineering at BART on their triumphs and challenges
When Phoebe Cheng was little, she loved stories. She found that reading and storytelling could transport her to far away places, help her stand in someone else’s shoes, and shed light on why things are the way they are. In school, Cheng discovered new passions – this time for math, physics, and computers
Poster art by Berkeley illustrator brings touch of natural beauty to BART stations and trains
A new series of three art posters featuring California native flora and fauna is bringing a touch of natural beauty to BART stations and trains. The posters were created for BART by award-winning Berkeley illustrator Mick Wiggins, who drew inspiration from natural history museums. "I spent some time in the
BART hosts public forum to gather input on recruitment and selection of new Police Chief
BART’s Chief of Police is retiring on December 31 after 36 years of dedicated service. BART has launched a nationwide search to bring new leadership to its Police Department. We are interested in your thoughts and opinions on: 1.) The issues, challenges and opportunities facing the new Chief 2.) The
Parking, drop-off area changes at Union City BART Station due to construction
Beginning Monday, Sept. 15th, BART will relocate reserved, bike and motorcycle parking, the patron drop-off/pick-up area and taxi and shuttle stops at the Union City Station to accommodate transit village construction. During this phase of the construction, BART will close the North “Reserved Parking Lot” and
“Out and Proud” BART Directors lead virtual panel on LGBTQ issues for Pride Month
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerMore than 100 BART employees joined a noon-hour virtual Pride celebration this week, reflecting on BART’s leadership for LGBTQ equality with hope and optimism on the same day California reopened and lifted most pandemic restrictions.The “Covid coming out party” of