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BART extends Yellow Line extra commute trains to Pittsburg/Bay Point as ridership continues to tick upward
Beginning Monday, June 22, BART is extending its 3 extra commute trains on the Yellow Line from Pleasant Hill to/from Daly City to Pittsburg/Bay Point to/from Daly City, as recent ridership data showed the need to extend the train service. On June 8, BART added 3 trains on the Yellow Line -- its current
Position open on BART Police Citizen Review Board – District 2 (Accepting applications until 9/16/22)
The BART Board of Directors is currently in the process of recruiting a District 2 appointee for the BART Police Citizen Review Board (BPCRB). The BPCRB is comprised of 11 members and resident (s) of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo or San Francisco. The District 2 position is
BART General Manager to hold special Listening Tour with San Francisco State students to boost transit ridership
BART General Manager Bob Powers will be meeting with students at San Francisco State University on Thursday, November 4 from 1:30-3pm on campus about their transit needs and to hear their ideas to encourage more young people to ride BART. The visit to the San Francisco State campus will allow Powers the
Take BART and Wheels shuttle to the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton June 13 to July 6
This Friday, June 13, the Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton for three weeks of family fun, entertainment, music, festivals, and food.
The Alameda County Fairgrounds, the home of the historic fair, are accessible by transit. Skip the $13+ price tag to park and take BART plus special Wheels shuttle service.
How to get there
Take BART to Dublin/Pleasanton Station and exit on the Pleasanton (south) side of the station to catch the Wheels shuttle. Riders should follow wayfinding signs directing them to the right as they exit the BART tunnel.
The shuttle is operating as Route 52 and will provide hourly service for the duration of the fair, June 13 through July 6, on days the fair is open. The first trip of the day departs Dublin/Pleasanton Station at 11:19am and the second trip at 11:59am. After the 11:59am pickup, the shuttle runs on the hour. The last trip will depart the fairgrounds at 11:18pm. Reference Wheels website for detailed schedule information. The route services the local bus stops en route on Owens Dr. and Hopyard Rd.
Pickup and drop-off at the fairgrounds are at the Yellow Gate on Pleasanton Ave. across from the ACE station.
Win to tickets to the fair
Head to BARTable for a chance to win two general admission tickets to the Alameda County Fair, valid for any day during the 2025 season. Enter before Sunday, June 13, at 11:59pm. Three winners will be chosen at random on or about Monday, June 23 and will be contacted via email.
BART General Manager and Chief of Police launch the “Safe & Clean Plan” Listening Tour
BART has taken immediate action to improve safety and cleanliness of the system to increase ridership and improve the customer experience. A Safe and Clean Plan was launched in coordination with a new service schedule that is responsive to post-pandemic commute patterns and ridership growth opportunities.
BART’s General Manager Bob Powers and new Chief of Police Kevin Franklin are now launching a Safe & Clean Plan Listening Tour to hear directly from riders to get feedback on the plan and to check in with riders about their experience.
This is the General Manager’s third Listening Tour. With safety being top of mind for many riders, this is the first time the Chief of Police will join the Listening Tour to hear directly from riders.
“So much has changed at BART since the pandemic and we have doubled down on our commitment to safety, cleanliness, and reliability improvements,” said General Manager Bob Powers. “Meeting riders where they are at and offering a specific time and location is a great way to gather invaluable feedback from riders and employees.”
Station Visits*
- Thursday, Nov. 9, 7:45am-8:45am: Fruitvale
- Monday, Nov. 13, 5-6pm: Embarcadero
- Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:15am-8:15am: Pleasant Hill
- Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7am-8am: Antioch
- Thursday, Nov. 30, 7am-8am: Dublin
- Sunday, Dec. 3, Noon-1pm: Civic Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:15am-8:15am: Fremont
- Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7:15am-8:15am: El Cerrito del Norte
*Subject to change. The schedule will be kept up to date.
Powers and Franklin will be on the platform talking to riders while they wait for trains. Posters will be displayed on Station Agent booths in advance to notify riders when they will be at the station.
BART Police honor outstanding officers and civilians at tenth annual BPD Awards Ceremony
People celebrate at the tenth annual BPD Awards Ceremony on Dec. 14, 2022. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the BART Police Department hosted its tenth annual end-of-year awards ceremony, honoring the individuals who served exceptionally over the past year. “Thank you for your efforts and dedication towards the pursuit
BART adds three more trains to Yellow line as ridership ticks up; new schedule begins 6/8
This service change has been updated as of June 22, 2020: BART extends Yellow Line extra commute trains to Pittsburg/Bay Point as ridership continues to tick upward. Read the update: https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2020/news20200622 BART will be running a new schedule with minor adjustments starting next
BART installs new bike racks inside 19th St./Oakland Station, offering more storage
New double-deck bike racks inside the station The latest step in BART's efforts to improve facilities for bicyclists is a set of spiffy double-deck racks that can hold 64 bikes inside the 19th St./Oakland Station. Previously, the only option for bicyclists who wanted to store bikes near the station were the
‘Everything happens for a reason’: BART Police officer played semi-pro soccer before joining department
When Tyler Mauldin was three years old, her father handed her a basketball. Instead of dribbling it, she started kicking it. Her dad, who played basketball for Stanford University, realized he needed a new approach. He bought her a soccer ball and enrolled her in a recreational league. At 10, Mauldin began