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Powell Street Station modernization continues until September 2012
BART has started asbestos removal work within the Powell Street BART Station. BART is removing existing fireproofing material that was applied to the steel beams installed when the station was built nearly 40 years ago. The common fireproofing material from that time contains traces of asbestos. BART is
VTA route changes at Fremont & Warm Springs 10/8
Beginning Monday, October 8, VTA will make the following changes to the bus routes that serve Fremont and Warm Springs Stations because of our extension of the Orange and Green lines to Warm Springs in September. Express Lines 180 & 181VTA Express Bus Lines 180 and 181 will terminate at Warm Springs BART
Powell Street Station platform elevator out of service March 8-12
Dear Customer: On Monday, March 8, our crews will begin replacing the floors in the Powell Street Station platform elevator. Therefore, from March 8 through March 12, we will need to take this elevator out of service. If you require an elevator, you must plan ahead and make alternative travel plans during
Traction power cable replacement work in Union City
BART crews are working in southern Alameda County to replace 34.5 kV (kilovolt) traction power cables that provide electricity for trains. Replacing these aging power cables is essential for ensuring the continuation of reliable service in this portion of the BART system. The work team will replace
Partners
Partners BART worked closely with a number of cities and public agencies on the BART to Livermore Extension Project. The City of Livermore was a project partner with BART and developed the Isabel Neighborhood Plan. Funding Partners The following entities were funding partners with BART: City of Livermore
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
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
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