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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
BART celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with dance, music and poetry
Honorable Willie L. Brown Jr. to deliver keynote speech On Wednesday, January 18 from noon to 1:15 pm, the public is invited to join BART in its 25 th annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s “Monumental Celebration” commemorates the recent unveiling of the Dr. Martin Luther
BART renews program of free tickets for military personnel returning from active combat
BART will once again offer free transit tickets to certain military personnel who are on leave or returning from active combat in dangerous war zones. The BART Board of Directors voted to allow staff to work with existing organizations to distribute $50 BART tickets to 600 qualified military personnel. “We’ve
First BART Police Auditor brings big-city experience to transit police oversight
By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web Producer As a young law student, Mark P. Smith interned with the civilian oversight agency for the Los Angeles Police Department. At that time, the LAPD was still reeling from the Rampart scandal, one of the most notorious cases of documented police misconduct in U.S. history
BART invites members of blind and low-vision community to safety orientation on 1/31
BART is inviting members of the blind and low-vision community to a safety orientation on an out-of-service train at 19th Street Station in Oakland on Tuesday, January 31st. BART staff will demonstrate features such as Braille car identification numbers, inter-car barriers, and the location of train intercoms
BART is seeking public input on its Citizen Oversight Model
BART is seeking public input on its Citizen Oversight Model, which allows an independent board to monitor police conduct, review complaints, and make policy recommendations. You will find the Citizen Oversight Model here.
The public's insights are crucial in shaping a system that fosters trust between the community and law enforcement. Please share your thoughts by completing this survey.
San Mateo man celebrates 100th birthday with his first BART ride
Hiro Takahashi of San Mateo has a lot of "been there, done thats." After all, Mr. Takahashi was born in 1915. So how did Mr. Takahashi celebrate his 100th birthday? With his first-ever ride on BART. Mr. Takahashi, his daughter and grandson boarded a San Francisco-bound train late in the morning on September