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BART turns over internal affairs probe to independent, third-party law firm

BART announced today that it has turned over its internal affairs investigation to the Oakland-based law firm of Meyers Nave. Meyers Nave is an independent, third party that will investigate the actions of all the officers present during the events leading up to the shooting death of Oscar Grant on January 1

Bikes on BART: March 18-22 commute period pilot is important next step

Detail from bike pilot poster By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web ProducerBART takes the next step in the history of bikes on board with a second pilot program the week of March 18-22 that will allow bikes on trains all day, including commute hours, with some restrictions. “This is an important test because it

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 contracts falconer to deter pigeons at El Cerrito del Norte Station

At El Cerrito del Norte Station on a recent weekday morning, heads turned and eyes widened at an unusual sight along the station platform. An adult male Harris hawk, named Pac-Man, sat serenely perched atop his handler’s gloved wrist preening himself. Though Pac-Man doesn’t know it, he’s got a very important

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