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BART Police on guard against pickpocketers
Undercover officers to be out in force during holiday shopping season BART police officers will be especially vigilant in the coming weeks to prevent would-be pickpocketers from spoiling the holiday spirit of shoppers. Undercover police and uniformed officers will be on the lookout for thieves and other law
New Report: BART's Role in the Region
BART has enhanced the quality of life in the region since 1972 by providing rapid, reliable, and environmentally sustainable transportation. But the system is aging - without action to replace worn-out infrastructure, delays will increase, crowding will grow more acute, and the risk of unsafe conditions will
BART statement on SEIU contract approval
BART issued the following statement: “We are pleased BART’s SEIU workers have approved the labor agreement,” BART General Manager Grace Crunican said. “ATU has not announced results yet. Both our employees and the public will benefit from the comprehensive package approved tonight by SEIU. The contract lays
BART Board meets Thursday night
The BART Board of Directors meets Thursday, June 25, at 5 pm as part of their regular bimonthly public meeting schedule. The June 25 meeting will be held in the BART Board Room at the Kaiser Center, located at 344 20th St. in Oakland (pedestrian access is on Webster Street between the CVS and 24 Hour Fitness)
"Good vibes on the train": BART employee takes BART to wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall
Michelle Robertson and her husband, Orion, at 19th St Oakland station. Even before joining BART, Michelle Robertson thought it was a no-brainer to take a train to her wedding ceremony. Robertson, the new Senior Marketing Representative at the Communications Department, wanted to avoid any and all parking and
BART welcomes Attorney General's participation
Today, BART General Manager Dorothy Dugger responded to the announcement that California Attorney General Jerry Brown would send an observer to the Alameda County District Attorney’s office as it investigates the officer-involved shooting at the Fruitvale BART Station on January 1, 2009. The District Attorney
BART Board ratifies labor agreements
** Update 5/12/16: Today, the BART Board voted 7-2 (Directors Keller and Mallett voting "No") to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreements with ATU, SEIU Local 1021, and AFSCME Local 3993. You can watch an archive of the Board meeting at http://www.bart.gov/about/bod/multimedia Complete details and scanned
When the earth shakes, BART checks
If you are a frequent BART rider, you know the scoop already -- when even a minor earthquake hits in the BART service area, trains are stopped so that routine safety checks can be performed. The delays are usually pretty short, anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, but can cause a ripple effect systemwide. It's part
BART expands service for Outside Lands
Beginning tonight, BART will run longer trains throughout the weekend to accommodate the throngs of music fans going to the San Francisco Outside Lands Music & Arts event that will be held tonight; Saturday, August 23; and Sunday, August 24, in Golden Gate Park. Every night after the concerts, BART also will
Protesters disrupt service at BART stations
Several BART stations were closed temporarily this morning after disruptions by protesters heading to a San Francisco demonstration against immigration enforcement actions. BART Police worked to restore order after large numbers of protesters were reported to have jumped fare gates. The incidents began around