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New life for old BART cars: museums, bars, Airbnb’s and more ideas for creative reuse
A restored train car from the Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway is used as an Airbnb in Idaho . Image used with permission from Airbnb host. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerIn early June, 20 individuals and organizations will learn whether they’ve moved forward in the selection process for the
“Transit and music connect us”: BART Customer Services Center worker is also an opera singer
Taylor Thompson has the sort of voice that makes you stop in your tracks. Smooth and strong, his tenor range hits each note with precision and accuracy. Thompson is a store clerk in BART’s Customer Services Center at Lake Merritt Station. He is also an established opera singer, having performed in productions
BART is on a hiring blitz for engineers to manage Transbay Tube retrofit work and more
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerBART is on a hiring blitz for engineers who will manage projects underwater, in the air, on the ground and in the hills. Bridges. Tunnels. High-voltage. Low-voltage. AC. DC. And more.“We do it all,” says Tracy Johnson, Group Manager for Civil/Structural & Construction
Crisis Intervention Specialist Stephine Barnes shares her story of helping those on BART in need
Stephine Barnes has been with BART for 27 years, working as a Station Agent and caring for riders taking BART all around the Bay Area. In the past year, Barnes has transitioned from the station agent booth to the station platforms and trains as a new Crisis Intervention Specialist, a new position within the
Inside look: How BART is helping small, local businesses compete for Measure RR bond work
L-R: McKee and Co. Electric CFO Haivinh Ha, Senior Estimator Michael Thomas and CEO Steve McKee By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer For a small, family-owned business like McKee and Co. Electric of San Francisco, it can take years of hard work to get established enough to become part of a successful bid
BART experienced major delays on Friday 9/23 due to electrical problem in Transbay Tube
11pm update: Normal service through the Transbay Tube was restored at 11pm Friday night. BART riders should expect major delays systemwide through the end of service tonight due to single tracking through the Transbay Tube because of an electrical problem. While BART will have limited service, riders are
BART hosts public forum to gather input on recruitment and selection of new Police Chief
BART’s Chief of Police is retiring on December 31 after 36 years of dedicated service. BART has launched a nationwide search to bring new leadership to its Police Department. We are interested in your thoughts and opinions on: 1.) The issues, challenges and opportunities facing the new Chief 2.) The
BART Police Chief Statement on fatal stabbing at 24th St. Mission Plaza, station closure
Statement from BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez at 4pm, August 28, 2022 The BART Police Department is leading the investigation into a fatal stabbing this afternoon at street level on the 24th Street Plaza above 24th Street Mission Station. Our surveillance cameras show two adult males arguing near the elevator
BART celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with dance, music and poetry
Honorable Willie L. Brown Jr. to deliver keynote speech On Wednesday, January 18 from noon to 1:15 pm, the public is invited to join BART in its 25 th annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s “Monumental Celebration” commemorates the recent unveiling of the Dr. Martin Luther
More options for dealing with deficit to be considered at BART Board meeting May 14
More options for dealing with a projected budget shortfall of $54 million in the next fiscal year will be up for discussion when the BART Board of Directors meets on Thursday, May 14. Amid the continuing economic recession, BART faces a $54 million shortfall in the fiscal year starting July 1 and a $249