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Earthquake Safety
Earthquake Safety BART's success in maintaining continuous service directly after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake reconfirmed the system's importance as a transportation "lifeline." BART has an Earthquake Emergency Response Plan and we hold several drills a year to ensure staff is trained and ready to respond
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) What was the BART to Livermore Extension project? What were the Project Goals? What is an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)? What Agency was the Lead Agency for the project? What was the environmental process for this project? What does the EIR evaluate? How is the earlier
Economy
Strategic indicator: Jobs and housing units near BART stations Goal: Contribute to the region's economic competitiveness and create economic opportunities BART owns an estimated 250 acres at 27 stations that could accommodate future development. BART partners with developers to advance construction of transit
Survey for August commute period bike pilot received more than 7,500 responses
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Bike Pilot. “A lot of passengers took the time to provide feedback through online and telephone surveys. We’ve received more than 7,500 responses,” said Angela Borchardt of BART’s Marketing and Research Department. The pilot was designed to test actual conditions
Unions approve tentative contract agreement
BART Board to Vote on contract at next meeting Tuesday evening July 19th, members of BART's two biggest unions, SEIU and ATU, voted to approve the tentative agreement that their leaders and BART negotiators reached early in the morning of July 6th. BART's Board will vote on the contract at its next regular
Single tracking through Lafayette for cable work (next single-tracking 3/6/22)
BART is replacing electrical lines and other support components that are critical for maintaining reliable train service through Lafayette. BART has already been replacing traction power cables at different locations across the system. BART is reaching out to neighbors about potential construction impacts
24th Street Station elevator out of service from 10/12 to 10/17
The only street-level elevator at 24th Street Station will have to be removed from service on Sunday 10/12 to repair a crack in the glass on inside of the door. The entire door must be removed and taken to our shop to make the repair. We expect that the repair and reinstallation of the door will be completed
Saturday Service on President's Day
Monday, February 19, 2007, President's Day, BART operates a Saturday schedule with service beginning at 6 a.m. and running until midnight on all five lines. BART's administration offices are closed in observance of the federal holiday. There will be no charge for BART parking on President's day and the
Lake Merritt 50th Anniversary Celebration
BART Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost (left), former BART Director of Public Affairs Mike Healy (center), and BART Strategic Programs Manager Linton Johnson (right).