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Behind the scenes, BART's new train cars undergo extensive testing for safety, reliability
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer BART's new train cars are in an important phase that is largely out of the public eye -- but these key steps are propelling the project forward to reality. What's going on now doesn't have the sizzle of, say, showing off different seat models or color palettes. It's
Take BART to the 2024 Black Joy Parade in Oakland
The Black Joy Parade returns on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Downtown Oakland, making its way down Franklin St. The hyper-positive parade celebrates the Black experience and the community's contribution to history and culture in this seventh annual parade and celebration.
Use 12th and 19th Street Stations in Oakland to watch the parade.
Be sure to wave at the BARTmobile during the parade! View our BARTable guide for celebrating Black History Month and how to support Black owned businesses near BART stations.
Avoid Lines at Vending Machines and Put Clipper on Your Phone
Getting a Clipper card on your cellphone or Apple Watch before you head to the parade will save you time and money.
Before you leave home, put a digital Clipper card in your phone’s (or Apple Watch’s) digital wallet through either Apple Pay or Google Pay and load funds for immediate use (check the round trip fare for your trip). Every rider 5 years and older needs their own Clipper card - families can’t share a card. Do not use the Clipper app for this. Taking these steps before you arrive at BART will save you time (and the $3 plastic card fee) as lines for the vending machines may be long.
BART PD to host "Trunk or Treat" event at Pittsburg/Bay Point Station
Halloween is just around the corner which means the BART Police Department "Trunk or Treat" event is back!Come join our officers and staff at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station on Friday, October 26 from 4-7 p.m for our third annual "Trunk or Treat" festivities. Children dressed in their Halloween costumes
Win free BART tickets and celebrate the earth at Blue Sky Festival April 19
People who choose BART help contribute to a cleaner environment. It is within this spirit that BART hosts the annual Blue Sky Festival. It is the region’s most collaborative Earth Day celebration where environmental organizations from all over the Bay Area gather to help educate the public about eco-friendly
Measure RR Safe Routes to BART to provide critical funds for improved station access
BART is moving forward with a first-of-its-kind community partnership initiative that will provide millions of dollars in Measure RR funding for projects that will make it easier for riders to safely get to BART stations. The Safe Routes to BART Program has identified four projects to receive a combined total
Local children with autism record BART station announcements for Autism Acceptance Month in April
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 11-year-old David Burke wanted more than anything to get back on BART. “He’d say, ‘That darn virus. I wish we could ride BART again,’” said Stephanie Burke, David’s mom. In late March, David and his mom not only were back on BART – they were visiting BART Headquarters in
Take BART to Oakland Museum of California's "L.A. PAINT" exhibit
Philip Linhares, chief curator of art at the Oakland Museum of California, contends that Los Angeles is the new capital of American art. To prove his point, Linhares organized L.A. PAINT, a look at the vast and vibrant Southern California art scene via 11 influential artists.The exhibition at Oakland Museum
BART is hosting a 50th Birthday Party & Family Fun Festival on 9/10/22
50th Birthday Party and Family Fun Festival Saturday, September 10, 2022Lake Merritt Station and Plaza, 11am–4pmMain stage event begins at noon and will be live streamed on BART's social media accounts. Join us for a free public celebration. The event will include: Food trucks Music, including Taiko drummers
BART opens all entrances/exits that were previously closed due to pandemic
June 14, 2021 Update All stations entrances that were temporarily closed due to the pandemic have been re-opened as of Saturday June 12, 2021 as part of our recovery plan. Note, 19th Street station has 2 entrances closed due to construction. Phased Station Entrance Re-opening To improve access to our stations
BART Board imposes terms on ATU; union plans strike for close of service Sunday
The Amalgamated Transit Union has announced its intention to strike at the close of service on Sunday, after the BART Board of Directors voted Thursday to impose terms of employment on the union. A strike would halt BART service. The Board took the action after members of ATU, which represents train operators