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Travel training helps people with disabilities navigate public transit
By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web ProducerAt age 84, following a stroke, Mary Jones of Hayward had to give up driving. But Jones did not give up on being active – thanks to a can-do attitude, support from friends and family, and Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), a peer-based disability
Board considers proposed redistricting at Nov. 22, 2011 special meeting
Looking for 2021 redistricting information? Click here. The following options for new election districts will be discussed by the Board of Directors on November 22, 2011. Option A makes significant changes to the existing districts. It takes District 5 out of Contra Costa County and rotates the other
No Indication that Unions Will Return to Work On Sat., Oct. 19
BART has received no indication that ATU and SEIU will return to work Sat., October 19th. Travelers should make alternative plans. Should ATU/SEIU call off their strike we will notify the public via bart.gov and the strike alert email notifications. Sign up for strike alerts at http://www.bart.gov/alerts. A
New station poster series feature San Francisco artist
BART riders are noticing evocative new art posters popping up throughout the stations. The illustrations are the latest in BART’s transit poster program. This series of three images, entitled “The Wanderer,” is the work of artist Monico Chavez. We caught up with Monico at a restaurant not too far from his
Latest BPD arrest comes amid cellphone theft awareness campaign
The BART Police Department has arrested a juvenile suspect at the Castro Valley Station in connection with the theft of a cellphone. This arrest comes as BART has launched a public awareness campaign to help prevent cellphone thefts. Castro Valley incident BART Police investigators say the victim and suspect
General Manager appoints Ed Alvarez as Chief of Police
BART’s General Manager Bob Powers announced today the hiring of Ed Alvarez as Chief of Police and tasked the new chief with immediate changes to increase officer presence on board trains and other strategies to reduce crime on the system and improve the rider experience. Alvarez is a 22-year veteran of the
Extra patrols and alert rider help nab car break-in suspect
An auto burglary suspect allegedly responsible for five break-ins at the MacArthur Station parking lot yesterday is in custody thanks to an alert customer who reported suspicious activity to a nearby BART Police officer. At 1:50 p.m. yesterday, December 7, 2017, a customer noticed a man smashing windows and
Workforce
Strategic indicator: Turnover rate of Employees in Critical Positions Goal: Invest in our current and future employees' development, wellness, and diversity Many kinds of workers are needed to keep BART running smoothly, but certain workers play a particularly critical role, especially those in specialized
Extra Airport/Long Term parking spaces
BART has opened up extra Airport/Long Term parking spaces to make train-to-plane holiday travel even more convenient and cost effective. Two hundred fifty extra Airport/Long Term permits are available at www.bart.gov/parking through November 26 th and then again from December 20 th through January 2 nd. For