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Online survey: BART seeks input on what public wants in a new general manager
This online survey is now closed. BART’s general manager recently retired, and the search for a new general manager has begun. The position of general manager reports directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the operation of the service, including the various support functions and services
Melissa Hernandez
BART running longer trains as top officials urge transit use during tonight's Giants game
Top transit officials are urging drivers to avoid the packed bridges and roads tonight and instead, take advantage of transit including the longer trains BART is running to accommodate Giants Playoff game fans and those participating in “Try BART Week.” That’s BART’s ridership building effort, which has close
BART, early adopter of Earthquake Early Warning System, shares learnings with other agencies around the country
When an earthquake strikes, every second counts. That’s why BART developed technology that leverages the U.S. Geological Survey-managed ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System, which was built through partnerships with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), U.S. Geological
A soldier's story: On leave from Iraq, seeing the Bay Area sights with a free BART pass
Staff Sgt. Rod Starcke, photo courtesy of Oregon National Guard By Melissa Jordan BART Senior web producer On-the-job stress doesn’t get much tougher than a typical day for Rod Starcke, an Army staff sergeant with the Oregon National Guard who is deployed in Iraq. Starcke's unit provides security for the
BART 1st major transit agency in U.S. history to be led by two African American women
Women assume BART's two top posts & pay tribute to Rosa Parks On Thursday, December 15th, the BART Board of Directors unanimously elected two African American women to the District's most powerful posts – making BART the first major transit agency in U.S. history to be led by two Black women. (BART Media &
Join BART in celebrating the 7th annual National Dump the Pump Day, Thursday, June 21
On June 21, BART will celebrate National Dump the Pump Day by passing out Dump the Pump stickers to riders at the Embarcadero, Montgomery, 12th Street/Oakland City Center, Downtown Berkeley, Fruitvale and Balboa Park stations from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. BART riders can wear the sticker during the day for a chance to
BART hosted community Open House on potential Rockridge Transit-Oriented Development on 4/13/23
Original article published on March 30, 2023. BART will continue to update this webpage with more information regarding Rockridge Station TOD. Article updated May 15, 2023 to reflect that the comment period has closed. BART is excited to announce a community Open House on Thursday, April 13 at Rockridge
San Leandro 2nd-graders thank BART; free rides for field trips still available
A group of second-graders from San Leandro showed their creativity -- and finesse at etiquette -- in thanking BART for its Free Rides for Field Trips program, funded by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thousands of slots are still available for the program; teachers should visit www.bart.gov/fieldtrips for details
BART and Capitol Corridor unveil Link21 Program to transform rail experience in Northern California
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) are proud to unveil Link21, a transformational rail improvement program, and a new website that outlines the program’s objectives. Link21 will connect BART and Regional Rail (including intercity