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Instagram Photo Ride images featured on new BART site on social network Pinterest
Following the recent BART Photo Ride by East Bay Instagramers, BART is featuring many Photo Ride photos on Pinterest, the rapidly growing social network whose users bookmark or “pin” images and other content from around the web on virtual pinboards. You can view many of the BART Photo Ride pictures on the
Flora and fauna for Earth Day: Walk with a wildlife biologist to see sustainability in action at BART
Wildlife biologist Michele Barlow of ERM stands in native sedge grasses at Warm Springs Station Story by MELISSA JORDAN | Photos by MARIA J. AVILABART Communications Like a ground squirrel coming out of hibernation, the Bay Area is emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with the opportunity to look at our
Tale of the rail: BART replacing old third rail for a smoother and more reliable ride
Image: New, stainless steel-capped aluminum third rail segments stacked in a warehouse By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerA key part of BART’s Measure RR rebuilding work is renewing power infrastructure, a major upgrade that will improve the rider experience through greater reliability and less down
BART vendor issues refunds to riders incorrectly overcharged for Airport/Long Term Parking
The vendor contracted by BART to administer our Airport/Long Term Parking Permit program is refunding customers who were incorrectly overcharged. After being alerted by a customer, a BART investigation discovered a problem with the configuration of the billing software used by the contractor. Some Customers
New West Dublin/Pleasanton Station, BART's 44th, to open Feb. 19
By Xuan Lam BART Website Intern Just one month away from its opening day, BART’s newest station -- West Dublin/Pleasanton -- buzzes with construction activity. Metal is clanking, drills are humming and construction workers in neon-yellow vests and hard hats are putting the finishing touches on the 44th
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.
BART seeks public input on possible El Cerrito del Norte Station upgrades
The busy El Cerrito del Norte Station will be getting upgrades through BART’s Station Modernization Program, and we’re seeking your feedback on what matters most to you. BART planners are developing a comprehensive redesign of the station to help modernize and improve the station’s function, safety, capacity
BART Police seek public's help in locating suspect in deadly Bay Fair shooting
Jabrie Bennett BART Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Jabrie Bennett, who is the main suspect in the Jan. 19, 2013, deadly shooting at the Bay Fair BART station. BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey today released Bennett’s picture with the hope the public can help identify his
Lone Texas Rangers fan makes good on his BART bet by serenading riders
Dallas' Top transit exec serenades BART riders during the morning commute to promote transit use BART Board President James Fang (center) with Gary Thomas, President and Executive Director of DART (right), at Embarcadero Station. Photo: Margot Duane. Shortly after the San Francisco Giants won the World Series