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BART Board approves resolution opposing MTC's work from home mandate
The BART Board approved the resolution to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) mandate of at least 60 percent of employees telecommuting for large Bay Area employers on its October 22nd meeting. The Board voted 8-1 to approve the resolution. Director Liz Ames was the sole "no" vote. The
Take BART to 39th Anniversary San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade
This year marks the 39th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. This year's theme is "In Order to Form a More Perfect Union…." The event will be held over the weekend of June 27 and 28, 2009. With more than 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than 20 community-run stages
BART Police Cupcakes for Kids helps sweeten holidays for low-income families
The BART Police Cupcakes for Kids fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 28, raised more than $3,000 in donations, all of which will be used to fund the annual Shop With a Cop event on Dec. 12. Shop With a Cop pairs police personnel with needy families from the community to give around 60 kids a chance to pick out
BART to host final in-station events at 19th St/Oakland Station
BART’s 19th St/Oakland Station is entering the second phase of the Station Modernization Program and is one step closer to seeing major upgrades. BART is currently developing design and construction estimates for the station. The goal of the program is to modernize the station’s function, safety, capacity
BART uses grazing goats to reduce fire danger on right-of-way property
A 700-goat herd grazes on BART property in Fremont under the watch of herder Zenobio Ordonez By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerAs the Bay Area endures another hot, dry summer, BART is using goats to graze and cut firebreaks on its right-of-way property, which reduces reliance on fossil-fuel-powered
BART Board OKs interim budget with July 1 fare increase, Sept. service changes
To check your fare, plan a trip on the BART QuickPlanner for July 1 or later or download the complete fare chart (128k .pdf) Faced with a struggling economy that has resulted in declining revenues and escalating costs, BART’s Board of Directors passed an interim budget Thursday that cuts expenses and raises
BART helps veterans kick off Memorial Day weekend with "buddy" poppy flowers
Today and tomorrow, during the morning and afternoon commutes, war veterans, dressed in uniform, will kick off Memorial Day weekend by handing BART riders thousands of "Buddy" Poppies. Those are the famous flowers known worldwide as the symbol to honor those who've fought for their country. BART has offered
BART schedule change begins 2/14/22, extending service to midnight on Sundays
BART’s schedule will change on Monday, February 14, 2022, with significant improvements to Sunday service. With this schedule change, BART will operate midnight service every night of the week. Highlights include: Extend service to midnight on Sundays Run 5-line service every day ( except for single-tracking
BART will run Saturday service for 2019 Martin Luther King holiday with free parking
BART will run a modified Saturday schedule on the Martin Luther King holiday, Monday, January 21, 2019. The system will open at 6am and trains will run 20 minutes apart.The service from Richmond will start an hour earlier than usual for a Saturday. There will be additional early trains from Richmond and Daly
Fighting crime with data: BART Police using new tools to enhance public safety
Lt. Mike Hayes gives a CompStat presentation on the zone he commands. By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web Producer The community-oriented policing philosophy known as COPPS, a new geographic zone structure and focus on data-driven decisions are bringing BART Police into a new era, one in which many crimes are