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BART Lines Teen Poetry Contest 2024 - Read the Winning Poems

Beneath the city's glow, where BART's lines softly weave, A story of us begins, in the twilight of the eve. -- Under the Stars of Valencia, Elsy M.E.,
 Purchase the BART Lines Teen Poetry Contest ChapbookLink to Railgoods.com   We are excited to announce the publication of the one-of-a-kind BART Line
 EventsOn Sunday, June 2, BART and some of the winners of the BART Lines Teen Poetry Contest participated in the Bay Area Book Festival's free and fam
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 Congratulations to the Winners of the BART Lines Teen Poetry ContestWinners listed in alphabetical order Frames of Motion – Aashna S.  I'm from Union
 About the BART Lines Teen Poetry Contest The contest, which launched in late winter, solicited poetry from local teenagers who live in the five count

BART runs regular service the day after Thanksgiving (11/29)

BART will run a Sunday service schedule for Thanksgiving this year. This means on Thursday, November 28, 2024, BART hours will be 8am-midnight with all five lines running until 9pm and three lines running from 9pm-midnight. 

On Friday, November 29, we will be running regular weekday service (5am-midnight). 

Free parking at BART on Thanksgiving Day  

Parking will be free at all stations except for Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, which are operated by the Valley Transportation Authority. All other parking rules will be enforced. 

The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, is not a parking holiday. Those who need to park can purchase Daily Fee parking using the official BART app. Click here for instructions to pay by app. 

Parking at a BART station for your Thanksgiving trip 

Airport parking can be a hassle and is always expensive, except at BART stations. We offer inexpensive multi-day parking (see options below) at many stations with easy online reservations. Purchase parking on the official BART app or pay by website. 

Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking is for consecutive overnight stays of up to 20 weekdays. You will need to provide the license plate of the car you plan to drive and a phone number. Reference our guide for paying for Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking here.

Monthly Reserved parking is for stays of up to 24 hours at a time, charged on a recurring monthly basis, and provides a guaranteed space until 10am. This is not to be used while travelling for several days in a row.

Reserved parking signs are blue + white or yellow. During the holidays we experience a higher demand in Reserved parking; if there is not a reserved spot available when you arrive, park in the Daily Fee area and you will not be cited. Daily Fee parking is only allowed in the Daily Fee area. 

Another option to travel to SFO via BART is to purchase Multi-Day Reserved parking and drive to Millbrae Station or San Bruno Station, then take a quick ride to SFO Airport. 

Find an overview of parking at BART at bart.gov/parking. 

Taking BART to SFO or OAK 

Traveling by plane for the holiday? It’s easy to ride BART to the airport. You can take the train directly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Plan your trip and find fares by using BART’s online Trip Planner and read our comprehensive guide on riding BART to the airport.  

What BART PD's newest hires did before joining the department

What BART's newest recruits did before joining the force
Officer Courtade, who grew up in the Bay Area, began his career with BART as a Station Agent, where he learned the value of patience, empathy, and problem-solving while serving thousands of daily riders.
Dispatcher Chhabra lead marketing teams at large companies and tech startups. She is a certified crisis counselor and has volunteered with the San Francisco Suicide Prevention Line and The Trevor Project.
Officer Canavesio graduated UC Davis with degrees in Environmental Science and Management and Native American Studies. He previously served as Facility Manager for the Homeless Prenatal Program in the Mission District.
Dispatcher Berumen recently earned her bachelor’s degree in health science with a focus on public health. During her studies, she gained experience in outreach, advocacy, and support services.
Smith began her law enforcement career in 2005 as a dispatcher and later held many training and supervisor positions. She is passionate about mentorship, team development, and promoting wellness in high-pressure environments.
Officer Williams graduated from CSU East Bay with a business-finance degree. Before BART, he was a Fan Engagement Associate for the 49ers, a dockhand at the San Pablo Reservoir, and a delivery driver and trainer for Amazon.
Officer Iosua worked in customer service for United Airlines. In 2023, she began training jiu jitsu, which gave her the confidence to embark on a career in law enforcement.
Officer Mendoza served in the US Army Reserve then as a transportation security officer at SFO. He joined BART PD to focus on serving his community and to continue his work in the transportation industry.
Officer Anguiano Capristo was an Explorer with Richmond PD and Campus Security Supervisor at a school in Richmond.
Officer Comeaux was driven to join law enforcement by a desire to serve as a positive role model to youth. Growing up in Stockton, he saw firsthand the impact of guidance and representation.
Officer Katz has a long history of public service, first as a Cavalry Scout in the US Army then as a police officer for Oakland PD, UC Berkeley PD, and Richmond PD.

The BART Police Department recently welcomed 11 new members during a formal pinning ceremony hosted by Chief of Police Kevin Franklin. 

The new hires were celebrated by the department and their families as Chief Franklin presented their badges and certificates. This is a significant achievement marking their official welcome to the force and the completion of their initial training.  

The new members of the team come from a variety of backgrounds, and we honor their unique experiences that will bolster the department’s ongoing focus on community-oriented progressive policing. 

Click thru the above slideshow to learn more about BART PD's newest members. To pause the slideshow, click and hold an image.

BART has been working to boost its safety presence in the system with significant recruitment efforts that help to ensure the department is fully staffed and able to respond to incidents swiftly and with appropriate resources. Read more about BART's safety efforts, including increasing officer and unarmed safety presence on trains and in stations, by visiting bart.gov/safeandclean. 

BART PD is actively hiring for a variety of roles, including non-sworn positions! To learn more about BART PD careers or to chat with a member of the BART PD team, visit JoinBARTPD.com. BART PD also hosts quarterly open houses (the next is in November) and virtual open houses. Details will be posted on the BART Police Department Facebook page.

Teens take note: BART has new discount for your Clipper card starting Jan. 1

By JIAHAO HUANGBART Communications Intern BART is ramping up outreach to teens, encouraging them to switch to Clipper and away from paper tickets. Teens have until Jan. 1, 2018, to make the switch if they want a 50% discount, being expanded to teenagers 13-18, and to avoid paying a 50-cents-each-way surcharge

Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival at Warm Springs Station September 6

Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival at Warm Springs Station September 6

This September, the BART Anime Project invites the public to Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival – a novel community gathering that celebrates anime, art, music, and transit.  

On Saturday, September 6, join BART anime mascots Baylee, Nimbus, Jasmine, Mira, and BARTy for this unique event that will bring artists, live DJs, dance lessons, boba, and more to Warm Springs/South Fremont Station.  

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What: Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival 

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:30pm to 8pm 

Where: Warm Springs/South Fremont Station plaza 

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BART's anime mascots are inspiring youth to ride public transit by making it exciting and accessible. Nearly half of Gen Z in the U.S. – a growing and reliable ridership demographic – watches anime, and BART’s mascots help us meet young people where they’re at, building connections and relationships through their own interests.  

Let us know you're coming to this free event (RSVPing is not required to attend): bartletsglow.eventbrite.com/ 

Giveaway! The first 50 people who arrive by BART will get a free Let’s Glow \ light stick /. Find BART anime mascot Mira by the Station Agent booth to get your light stick before they’re all gone. Show them off at the festival as @sanflare teaches the crowd a choreographed wotagei dance. We’ll also sell a limited number of Let’s Glow light sticks at the event. 

What to expect at Let’s Glow: 

  • An artist alley featuring art inspired by transit, anime, games, and more!
  • Fan club & community tables. Find your crowd like a club fair in college.
  • Food & boba stands, with exclusive themed drinks based on the BART Anime Mascots! 

  • Live DJs from AniClover! 

  • Free dance & wotagei lessons with SanFlare 

  • Shortly after sunset, we will all dance together. Be sure to bring your light sticks if you have them.  

  • Itasha arranged by Dreamscape: bold, anime-inspired cars and scooters
  • Railgoods Popup Shop, featuring original BART merch 

  • VTubers! Meet & greet your favorite virtual creators at the OffKai Expo table. VTuber Research Club will also bring their roaming robots. 

  • An exclusive eki stamp~ 

  • Art boards! 

  • Lantern decoration! 

Learn more about BART’s anime mascots and their real-life inspirations, download coloring sheets and cosplay guides, and stay up to date with the project at bart.gov/anime. Purchase BART anime merch on Railgoods.com. 

If you’re interested in hosting a fan club or community table at the festival, a limited number of spaces are available. Apply at https://bart-anime.notion.site/240b53326cb2813d8c91d563abce18ef?pvs=105 

Interns in their own words: A firsthand account of BART’s summer internship program

A collage of BART interns with the BART logo
BART interns pose with General Manager Robert powers and Martha Kreeger, District Representative, Senator Aisha Wahab

Each summer, a cohort of young people land at BART to learn about the organization and get a glimpse inside the working life that awaits them in their future careers.  

Run by BART’s Workforce Development Division, the BART Internship Program pairs young adults on the cusp of entering the workforce – from high schoolers to collegiates – with BART mentors who show their mentees the ropes and guide them through hands-on projects that have real-world impacts. The interns work across departments, from Engineering and External Affairs to Human Resources and the District Secretary’s Office.  

“We’re looking for energy and excitement about BART,” said Kimberly Davis, Sr. Workforce Development Analyst, who runs the BART Internship Program. “Are you willing to explore? Are you flexible? Are you going to be a positive influence in the workplace? These are some of the things I’m watching for during the interview process.”  

A group photo of BART interns
A group photo of interns with BART staff. 

BART interns have opportunities to attend career development and readiness workshops, networking events, career panels, and special behind-the-scenes tours of the innerworkings of the agency. Every intern is paid, whether through BART or a community partner, such as local city offices, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.  

At the end of the internship, participants showcase their final projects in a formal presentation to executives, mentors, staff, peers, and community sponsors. When they say farewell to BART, they leave with a refreshed resume, a letter of recommendation, and some hard-earned insight into life post-graduation – wherever it may take them.  

That’s enough from us – let’s hear from the BART interns themselves!  

Responses have been edited for space and clarity. 

Avery Stein (left) and Nai Trawick (right).
Story by Avery Sein (left) and Nai Trawick (right), interns in BART’s Office of External Affairs

Q: Why did you want to intern at BART?  

Ruben: I’ve commuted for the past few years on BART, and I wanted to know what was going on behind-the-scenes and see how it works.  

Michai: I wanted the work experience and to learn more about work.  

Brian: I wanted to intern at BART because I want to expand my knowledge of construction management because I’m interested in working for PG&E.  

Elizabeth: I wanted to intern at BART because it’s public sector, and I have always wanted to learn more about transportation.  

Question: What projects are you involved in?  

Isabella: I’ve been working on a digital record management system. I’ve been entering Board resolutions into the computer so they’re easier to find.  

Austin: I’ve been going to every single station and counting their inventory. I’m helping BART save money! 

Katy: I am making a mock-up of the new faregates out of PVC and cardboard to help people figure out how to move the gates into labs and through tight corners and doorways. I’ve learned that a lot of the fun things are also the challenges. I have to be methodical about the project and not forget anything. 

Nahom: I’ve done a lot of different tasks during my internship. Looking at new technology in the field is cool.  

Matthew: I’m involved in two projects related to automated software that allow you to automate your workflow. I obviously cannot finish it in six weeks, but my goal is to finish the outline and create the program. Every day is fun.  

Q: What have you learned during the internship and how might you apply it in the future? 

Isabella: I learned how to organize, adjust, and adapt things to the future to make things easier for people.  

Matthew: I’ve learned a lot, especially about the importance of gaining experience, networking, and professionalism.  

Katy: I’ve learned a lot about the reality of working. I don’t want to work in an office, but the experience has been great. 

Q: What have you learned from your mentor? How have they helped you throughout the internship?  

Elizabeth: My mentor Ally has been very supportive of me and very patient. Even if I don’t know what to do, she loves answering questions. It was good leaning on her for things I needed help with.  

Brian: When I got to this department, I was really confused as to what was going on. But since being here, I’ve learned a lot, including about the differences between being in the field and being in the office.  

Q: Do you think you’d like to work at BART in the future? 

Ruben: If the opportunity comes, then yes, I would like to.  

Isabella: I think I would if the opportunity is presented. I would like to work in a field where you talk to people, so the communications department.  

Matthew: It depends. I don’t like working for but working with. I like the environment here.  

 

Students interested in internships at BART can email the Workforce Development team at [email protected]. General internships are sponsored through partnerships with various community-based organizations in the BART service area.