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Public assured of independent oversight of officer-involved shooting from police auditor
Mark P. Smith BART’s first-ever Independent Police Auditor is assuring the public that his oversight of the BART Police Department investigation into the July 3 officer-involved shooting will be thorough and independent. Mark P. Smith had been at BART just a week when he received the news that an officer
Domestic Violence Prevention
The San Francisco Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) and artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya are partnering with BART to launch a domestic violence prevention campaign, “Let’s Talk About Us,” to reach Bay Area residents and BART riders. The public art campaign seeks to start a conversation on preventing violence before
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
Now offering increased service to SFO and ways to save
We've dramatically increased direct service to SFO going from four trips per hour during peak hours to eight trips per hour, all serving downtown San Francisco and Oakland. We've also eliminated the need to transfer for many trips. The Richmond-Millbrae + SFO (Red) line offers direct service to SFO via
Time running out and still no progress on cost savings proposals at negotiating table
With two weeks left before the June 30 contract deadline, BART unions have yet to agree to a single major cost saving proposal designed to help close a $250 million, four-year deficit and secure a new labor contract that will protect jobs and worker salaries. "The public and our ridership want and expect us
Earthquake safety work begins at South Hayward Station
As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, we will begin strengthening structures at the South Hayward Station to better withstand future earthquakes. Beginning late May, 2014, work areas will be fenced in and you may see large equipment accessing the site such as dump trucks, backhoes and lifts
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
New "Prohibition Order" law safeguards against violent, unruly or repeat offenders
BART customers and workers will experience a safer environment beginning in May thanks to a new state law that allows BART to issue a “prohibition order” against anyone who commits certain offenses on BART property, banning them for 30 days to a year. Assembly Bill 716 (Dickinson) allows BART to enforce the
Longer trains on Saturday, October 4th for numerous Bay Area events
Extra Service For Dragon Boat Racers, LoveFesters, Blues and Cal Fans BART runs longer trains Saturday, October 4 to accommodate Cal football fans and the throngs of revelers flocking to events around the Bay Area. From the athletic rigors of dragon boat racing to the ethereal experience of the SF LoveFest
Temporary parking added near Rockridge Station
BART & Trader Joe's cooperate to provide 90 more spaces until June 10 BART riders will have additional parking available at Rockridge Station in Oakland beginning Friday, May 4, 2007 thanks to an agreement between the transit agency and the Trader Joe's grocery store company. The store has offered to open the