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May 12 marks Bay Area's 17th annual Bike to Work Day
May 12 marks the Bay Area’s 17th annual Bike to Work Day when commuters put down their car keys, strap on a helmet and bike to work or BART. (Please be aware of the bike rules). On Bike to Work Day “Energizer Stations” will be located along bike commute routes and at BART stations where bicyclists can stop
New website highlighting "BARTable" destinations is launched
BART is excited to announce the launch of a great new resource for the Bay Area: bart.gov/bartable This new website highlights fun things to do that that are BARTable (as in close to BART stations). From community events to shopping districts to museums, libraries, sporting events, parks and more. It’s all
Service schedule for Thanksgiving holiday week
BART will operate longer trains to help passengers get to and from San Francisco and Oakland international airports on the day before Thanksgiving -- Wednesday, November 24, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year. There will also be longer trains on Sunday, November 28, the day when most of
Earthquake safety work begins at Fremont Station in August
As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, BART will begin strengthening structures at the Fremont Station to better withstand future earthquakes. Beginning early August, 2014 work areas will be fenced in and you may see large equipment accessing the site such as dump trucks, backhoes and lifts
Bike to work, skip the traffic, today!
Join thousands of Bay Area commuters as they get some fresh air and exercise, avoid high gas prices and coast past traffic gridlock while biking to work or to BART on "Bike to Work Day" Thursday, May 18. Register for Bike to Work Day at 511.org and you'll be entered to win a free bike and other prizes
July 4 news conference on officer involved shooting at Civic Center Station
Transcript of news conference: LINTON JOHNSON: I'm BART Chief Communications Officer, Linton Johnson, and this and this is uh... BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey and he's here to give us an update on yesterday's officer involved police shooting. BART POLICE CHIEF KENTON RAINEY: Good morning. As you are aware
Free shuttle to LPGA Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic
The Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic is returning to Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City. We are encouraging golf fans to take BART to the free shuttle that will run between the Daly City BART Station and Lake Merced Golf Course from Wednesday, April 20 to Sunday, April 24. For more details about the tournament
Train strain: Riders cope with crowding as economy rebounds, gas prices rise
Photo by Kanaka Menehune via Flickr By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web Producer It’s not your imagination. BART trains are getting more crowded, especially in the peak commute hours. The good news: It’s an indication the economy is rebounding, more people have jobs to go to, and they’re choosing public transit
"First Ride" winner is the story of time with family and community on a commute
Kara Fortuna and son Jasper, photo courtesy of Fortuna The winning story in BART’s “First Ride” contest is the tale of a modern family, choosing public transportation, enjoying the benefits of time together, discovering community on a commute. Kara Fortuna of San Leandro wrote about the first BART ride she
Help shape El Cerrito Plaza's Transit-Oriented Development at Oct. 3 Open House
Members of the public are invited to join BART's Open House on October 3, to provide input for an upcoming transit-oriented development (TOD) project at El Cerrito Plaza Station. BART and the City of El Cerrito have been working closely to initiate the process of selecting a developer for a transit-oriented