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BART adds cars to handle demand after tanker fire shuts down I-880
BART is closely monitoring passenger loads and will adjust train sizes whenever possible to accommodate increased ridership as a result of the continued closure of I-880 following this morning’s fiery tanker crash that shutdown a portion of the freeway near 16th Avenue. Caltrans tells BART that it expects
BART riders can get virtual commemorative token for new West Dublin/Pleasanton Station
An example of what the token will look like when unlocked. Visitors to BART’s new West Dublin/Pleasanton Station, BART’s 44th station that is opening on Feb. 19, can try a first-of-its-kind experience – using augmented reality technology to unlock a 3-D virtual commemorative token. The token is an outgrowth
BART reopens long-closed Station Agent booth at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station
Station Agent Tina McDonald is pictured in the newly reopened secondary Station Agent booth at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station. A long-closed secondary Station Agent booth has officially reopened at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station, bolstering BART’s ongoing efforts to enhance the rider experience and increase
Just a few more weeks to become a "Bay Area Explorer" on BART!
There are just a few more weeks to become a "Bay Area Explorer" on BART by hopping on our trains and completing cool challenges.
In September, BART partnered with Bay Area Explorer 4.0., a free, educational campaign that uses AR gaming to help kids engage in free outdoor learning experiences using their phones or their parents’ phones. Think Pokémon Go, but for parks and education.
For Bay Area Explorer 4.0., BART launched four missions for riders that will take them on a fun journey from Warm Springs to San Leandro, Millbrae to Daly City, North Concord to Rockridge, and Richmond to Ashby. The missions will run until Oct. 16.
Anyone can join by downloading the free Agents of Discovery mobile app and completing missions made up of educational “challenges” that teach children about local history, culture, ecosystems, and safety. Simply get on the train and head to one of the mission areas to activate the game or play while on your commute.
Other missions offered in the Bay Area include the Oakland Zoo, Don Edward National Wildlife Refuge, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, Santa Clara County Parks, the City of San Jose, and more.
Players who complete missions will receive rewards as they play and also earn the chance to win big prizes, including a $250 Clipper Card.
Click here for more information and to download the mobile app, available on the App Store and Google Play.
BART is recruiting for its Business Advisory Council (apply by 7/5/24)
BART is seeking new members for its Business Advisory Council (BAC) for the next term (2024 to 2026).
The BAC was established in 2010 to encourage communications between the District and the small business community and to advise the District in its efforts to ensure that small businesses are afforded equal opportunities to participate on District contracts and agreements. Small businesses include Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Disadvantage Veteran Business Enterprises, Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Micro Small Business Entities.
The BAC currently consists of 14 members representing the small business community covering geographical areas of the District’s service area as well as representation from the following industries: professional services, architecture and engineering, procurement and construction.
Committee members serve a two-year period, on staggered terms. Meetings are typically held once every other month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in-person at BART Headquarters in Oakland with the option to join virtually (via Zoom).
Members are involved in providing valuable feedback on District contracting, services and procurement policies, programs and practices.
If you are interested in serving on the BAC, please submit an application, a letter of recommendation from your organization, as well as a cover letter describing your interest by end of day 7/05/24.
Please submit these application documents to the Office of Civil Rights by emailing [email protected].
Public gets first chance to attend BART Board meeting in person since arrival of pandemic
The BART Board meeting this Thursday, September 22 will be held at night and will offer members of the public their first chance to attend in person since March 2020. The meeting, which starts at 5pm, will also be the first open to in-person attendance to be held at BART’s new headquarters at 2150 Webster
BART to begin transitioning to Clipper-only stations as part of efforts to phase out paper tickets
BART is expanding the number of stations where the only fare product available for purchase from a BART ticket machine is the reusable, reloadable, and regionally accepted Clipper card. BART is rolling out a pilot program to eliminate the sale of paper magstripe tickets at the following 4 stations this summer
BART to single track in Lafayette Saturday 11/16 for last major work on track rebuild
BART will reduce service between the Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on Saturday, November 16 th to make way for a vital track rebuilding project near the Lafayette Station. Trains will run on a single track between Orinda and Walnut Creek. Riders should expect delays of 20 to 30 minutes. Additionally, some
Take BART, VTA and Capitol Corridor to Levi's Stadium for 49ers vs. Packers game
Football fans headed to Sunday's 5:20pm 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers can avoid traffic headaches by taking BART and VTA instead and get a steep discount on their fares. BART is offering 50% all Clipper fares this month while VTA is offering free fares on its light rail in September. More frequent
Position open on BART Police Citizen Review Board (Accepting applications until 6/1/23)
The BART Board of Directors is currently in the process of recruiting for the BART Police Citizen Review Board (BPCRB) for the District 2 position to be appointed by BART Director Mark Foley. Applicants don't need to reside in District 2, however they must be a resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, or