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BART PD gains prestigious accreditation
The BART Police Department has officially been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). BART PD is now the 17th internationally accredited agency in California. Fewer than 6% of law enforcement agencies in the nation are accredited through CALEA. “This is a highly
BART Connects: BART showed Steve and Vanessa that "there is life out there"
Today, July 26, 2024, marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA protects the rights of those with disabilities and is recognized as a watershed milestone for civil rights in the U.S.
More than 7% of BART riders have a disability (as self-reported in a 2022 survey), including Steven Howell and Vanessa Castro. Steven and Vanessa use BART to get just about everywhere. Says Steven: "[BART] showed me there is life out there."
Hear more from the couple in the above video.
Earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed July Disability Pride Month. BART joins our governor in celebrating and recognizing riders with disabilities and the contributions they have made to our transportation system and region. We encourage you to read about Harold Willson, an activist who fought to make BART accessible for all in the 1960s.
We are continuously striving to make BART as easy to use as possible for every single person who rides and relies on us. Our work is ongoing. Learn more about BART's Accessible Services at bart.gov/accessibility.
RedBall in BART's court Tue., April 9
RedBall at one of its other stops. BART riders using Embarcadero Station are in for a big surprise Tue., April 9 - a big red surprise to be more precise. A 15-foot red ball will appear at one of the entrances to the station before dawn. Artist Kurt Perschke chose BART’s busiest station as one the sites for
Take BART to Frida Kahlo at SFMOMA
Everyone recognizes her face. Few artists have captured the public's imagination with the force of Frida Kahlo. Her life and fame are closely linked to San Francisco. She began her career as an artist here in 1930, making her first commissioned portraits, and her reputation blossomed after her death thanks in
BART opens Contra Costa Crossover
A new set of crossover tracks is now in use on the busy Pittsburg/Bay Point line, bringing capacity relief to riders and greater ability to get around delays. The two new sections of track crossovers are located in between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill stations and will allow trains to cross over at high
Start of construction at Hayward BART Station
As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, we will begin strengthening elevated structures outside Hayward Station to better withstand future earthquakes. This work will require the temporary closure of the sidewalk near the northwest corner of the Hayward Station parking lot starting the week of
Never buy another BART ticket
Sign up today!Use the online form to sign up for the EZ Rider Pilot Program. There are a limited number of cards available. Simple as 1, 2, 3The BART EZ Rider card is safe, convenient, reliable and easy to use. See an EZ Rider tutorial. Already an EZ Rider?If you are already signed up for the EZ Rider pilot
BART open later on Halloween night
Longer trains will also accommodate crowds On Halloween Night Monday, October 31 into Tuesday morning BART will not only lengthen trains to accommodate crowds headed to the East Bay from the Halloween festivities in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, BART will also extend its service hours. EXTENDED HOURS
Take BART to Crafts & Music Fair
Holiday shoppers going to the 35th Annual KPFA Crafts & Music Fair Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 can take advantage of a free and easy shuttle connection from Civic Center BART, 8th and Market MUNI bus stop and the Caltrain station at 4th and King Streets. Paper-cut artist Rick Jones uses BART
BART Rider Thank You Sweepstakes
Win a trip for four to Japan, courtesy of VIZ Media! Enter today for a chance to win the Grand Prize in the BART Rider Thank You sweepstakes. One lucky family will win a trip for four to Japan, courtesy of VIZ Media! Prize includes airfare and hotel for four. (Retail Value $10,000.) Visit VIZ Media's website