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You might be surprised by what's BARTable
Transcript below: HOST: “Some call it the fun side of BART. In our latest edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we learn about all things BARTable. The site has only been around for a couple of years but already it has generated a large following among those interested in fun activities that are just
Teens can beat summer boredom with fun destinations and activities accessible by transit
By Hong Ho BART Marketing Intern It’s the middle of summer, with an economic slowdown that’s making it tougher than ever for teens to find jobs. With no school, little pocket money and lots of time on their hands, young people are looking for fun and productive things to do this summer. We’ve got a list of
Normal Red Line service now restored with up to 10-car trains
5/6/22 Update Longer trains are once again running on the Red (Richmond to Millbrae + SFO) and Orange (Richmond to Berryessa) lines following ongoing cable replacement work between the Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations. In early March, BART experienced a cable fault that forced us to operate train
February 11 schedule change impacts weekdays and Sundays
BART is making schedule changes beginning February 11th to accommodate Measure RR funded improvements to our infrastructure to keep BART safe and reliable. Projects to upgrade our electrical power system in downtown San Francisco and the Transbay Tube Seismic Retrofit require adjustments to our schedules. The
Statement regarding February letter from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
BART has received FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff’s letter today stating that the FTA has rejected BART’s plan to meet the FTA’s standards of full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This letter cites no substantive deficiencies in BART’s latest draft action plan to correct Title VI deficiencies
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
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
Senior citizens: Using Clipper card is a breeze – and keeps us active and on the move
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer This Friday, May 20, senior citizens from around San Leandro will gather at the Senior Community Center for a New Orleans Jazz-themed wellness fair where BART is one of the agencies spreading information about how to let the good times roll -- in BART's case, by using
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