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Suspect in fatal Bay Fair Station shooting arrested
BART's Police Chief Kenton Rainey today announced homicide suspect Jabrie Bennett was arrested by Oakland Police Officers yesterday, Friday March 29. Bennett is accused of firing shots near the bus zone at the Bay Fair Station on January 19, 2013, killing Kenneth Lee Seets, an innocent bystander who was
Fewer ticket vending machines temporarily at MacArthur Station
In late May only two ticket vending machines will be available at MacArthur Station as asbestos removal work will force the closure of a portion of the station. Because the limited availability of ticket vending machines at MacArthur may result in long lines, BART suggests customers use Clipper cards, buy
Parking changes at San Leandro, Fremont Stations due to repaving
On June 1, 2005 a private contractor will begin work to repave all BART parking lots at the San Leandro Station. This multi-phase construction will mean temporary closures of some lots and temporary relocation of disabled, reserved and car pool parking in addition to bus pick-up areas. When the project is
Public meeting 9/7 on small-business contracting opportunities from Measure RR
You're invited to attend a public meeting to learn about upcoming opportunities for small business contractors as part of the BART Measure RR rebuilding program. In November 2016, the residents of San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties approved a $3.5 billion bond measure, Measure RR, to improve
New City of Berkeley parking tax for Ashby and North Berkeley stations goes into effect 9/1/22
The City of Berkeley is now requiring that a 10% tax be imposed on parking fees collected at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations. Parking rates will be increased to incorporate the tax, effective September 1st, 2022. Daily Fee parking will increase from $3.00 to $3.30 per day; Single/Multi-Day Reserved
Private construction forces on-street parking restrictions at Dublin/Pleasanton
A private construction company's work on a housing project will block 80 to 100 public parking spaces on two roads near the Dublin/Pleasanton Station. While BART does not control these parking spaces, many of our riders have used them in the past. Beginning Monday, May 2, 2005 drivers will no longer be able
K9 Unit
The safety and security of the BART system and its riders, employees, and surrounding communities are paramount concerns of BART PD. One vital tool that the Department has to keep the public safe and secure is its police canines. All BART PD canines are trained in explosives detection. K-9 teams deter crime
New budget cleans trains, improves service
New budget cleans trains, doubles SFO/Millbrae service, improves night/weekend service On Thursday, June 14, the BART Board of Directors approved a $627.4 million Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Operating Budget. The budget makes substantial improvements to the overall customer experience by: Doubling the number of
No more shutdowns in 2022 for trackway replacement work between South Hayward and Union City
Updated 9/29/22 The bus bridge weekends for this trackway rebuilding project have now been completed. Crews will continue to work during overnight hours through the rest of the year but those efforts are not expected to impact service. Thank you for your patience as BART replaced track components that in many
Project Alternatives
Project Alternatives The Project EIR evaluates a BART rail extension as the proposed project, along with three other transit alternatives, and a "no project" alternative. The alternatives are: A. Conventional BART Extension (proposed project) B. Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) or Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)