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10 Questions with Station Agent Robert Parks
The BART Communications team is starting a new series called “10 Questions,” in which we ask BART employees questions about BART and life. To kick things off, we’d like to introduce you to Robert Parks, a longtime Station Agent who greets every patron with a smile. Dressed in a button-down shirt and tie
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).
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
Response to San Francisco Chronicle story dated January 29, 2009
The following should give you a better overview of many key points the San Francisco Chronicle article dated January 29, 2009 titled "BART Shooting Probe Missteps" may not have fully addressed. BART POLICE INVESTIGATION:BART's investigation into the officer-involved shooting began immediately after it
Renewable Energy RFP - 2017
BART 2017 Renewable Energy Request for Proposals (RFP) - Closed Update: On May 8, 2017, BART solicited competitive proposals for the purchase of RPS-eligible renewable energy. On December 7, 2017, as a result of this RFP, BART executed two power purchase agreements for wind and solar energy supply with
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
The cushion question: What do riders want in "Fleet of the Future"?
In the meantime, BART wages a war on grime with an army of car cleaners and seat replacements Concept illustration/not a final design What’s more important to you: a soft, comfy seat for your BART ride, or a seat with an easy-to-clean surface that might be a little more spartan when it comes to comfort? This