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Tale of the rail: BART replacing old third rail for a smoother and more reliable ride
Image: New, stainless steel-capped aluminum third rail segments stacked in a warehouse By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerA key part of BART’s Measure RR rebuilding work is renewing power infrastructure, a major upgrade that will improve the rider experience through greater reliability and less down
BART seeks applicants for public seat on Audit Committee; open until filled
BART is seeking applicants to fill two public member seats on its Audit Committee, which assists the Board of Directors in providing oversight for financial management, operational effectiveness, ethics and regulatory compliance. The Audit Committee is comprised of five voting members, including three Board
Human trafficking: It’s in our communities, and BART aims to be part of the solution
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerThe girl was a 13-year-old cheerleader in Oakland, the 38-year-old man called her his girlfriend, and he bought her ice cream between the sex acts she did with strangers for $40 apiece.BART Police Lt. Ed Alvarez helped get the conviction that sent that man to prison
Behind the scenes on Veterans Day: How BART & partners help homeless vets get off streets
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer If you don't personally know a veteran to thank on Veterans Day this Friday, here's a suggestion: be grateful for the men and women who work tirelessly to assist homeless veterans who seek shelter in BART stations. Outreach workers from the nonprofit organization
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