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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
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
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
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
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
Notice of discussion of proposed surveillance technology Oct 25
BART is giving notice today of documents related to surveillance technology that will be discussed at the Oct 25, 2018 meeting of the Board of Directors. Notice to the Board of Directors Proposed Surveillance Policies and Anticipated Surveillance Impact Reports These documents pertain to: BART Mobile
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
Safety
Strategic indicator: Crime on BART Goal: Evolve to a premier safety culture for our workers, riders, and the public To address crime on the BART system, the BART Police are mounting a robust campaign to recruit more officers and implementing new techniques including high visibility foot patrols and dedicated
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
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