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From routine patrols to explosives detection, K-9 unit helps keep BART riders safe
Officer Mike Zendejas with Tim By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web Producer Tim seemed to be getting a little restless. He paced a bit on the platform, unfazed by the trains screeching through Lake Merritt Station and the cameras filming the scene. Now on BART TV: Watch video of the dogs in action "He wants to
BART partners on telephone town hall on future of West Contra Costa County transportation
BART is partnering with other transit agencies on the West Contra Costa County High-Capacity Transit Study. Part of the study involves a telephone town hall on Nov. 12. West Contra Costa County residents have long been asking for more transit options and enhancements to existing services. Now, the study is
Help at the holidays: BART toy drive benefits Contra Costa Family Justice Center
Update: On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Contra Costa Family Justice Center Executive Director Susun Kim thanked BART employees who donated more than 1,000 gifts and more than $1,000 in gift cards in this year's holiday toy drive. “Your gifts representing your love and care mean so much to our clients and
Podcast: Four female leaders take center stage as BART celebrates Women's History Month
Transcript below: HOST: March is Women’s History Month so on this edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we’re profiling four of the female leaders of the agency. We’ll hear their stories of growing up, hear about the trajectories of their careers, their triumphs, challenges, how they define good
BART invites public to celebrate life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15
On Tuesday, January 15 from noon to 1:30 pm, BART invites the public to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s event will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington through song, spoken word and a multimedia presentation depicting significant scenes that led to
Beacon of Hope: Davis Street Family Resource Center is this year’s BART toy drive beneficiary
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer 12/21/17 Update: Today the BART Board of Directors officially handed over 700 toys to the Davis Street Family Resource Center to hand out to families in need this holiday season. Thanks to the many BART employees who volunteered for the toy drive and everyone who
New exhibit at 16th St. Mission BART Plaza features youth posters
By Hong HoBART Marketing Intern A new exhibit has opened at Public Artspace at Plaza 16, outside the 16th St. Mission BART Station, featuring posters made by young people around the themes of peace and non-violence. Public Artspace at Plaza 16 consists of four plexiglass-fronted bays, showcasing the work of
BART Board hosts night meeting on Nov 17 discussing transit coordination and other items
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday, November 17th will hold its fifth night meeting of the year. The Board this year is prioritizing holding several evening meetings to encourage greater public participation. The public can attend and comment in person or virtually. The public portion of the November
Statement from BART General Manager about man cited for eating on the platform
BART General Manager Bob Powers issued the following statement: "Moving 415,000 riders each day comes with complexities and there are laws in place to keep our system safe, welcoming, and clean. I’ve seen the video of the incident involving a man eating on our platform and our police response. Eating in the
BART PD volunteer chaplain coordinator takes on national role in black law enforcement group
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer Long after her regular workday ended, Sgt. Tanzanika Carter switched to her volunteer role and convened a monthly meeting of BART Police volunteer chaplains. Carter, the volunteer chaplain coordinator, collected their reports on activities such as visiting injured