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Union leaders abandon wage freeze proposal, now seek 3% raise
Raises would cost at least $17.5 million Leaders of BART's two largest unions have abandoned an offer to freeze employee wages and are now seeking a 3 percent raise over two years in one of the worst economies in recent memory. Their wage increase proposal would cost at least $17.5 million over 4 years. It
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
Next generation escalators arrive at downtown San Francisco stations.
BART Board members Bevan Dufty and Lateefah Simon cut the ribbon to the new escalator now operational at Powell Station. Riders can now enjoy the benefit of the largest investment BART has made in escalators in decades. The first of the new escalators that is part of a massive overhaul opened for service on
New website highlighting "BARTable" destinations is launched
BART is excited to announce the launch of a great new resource for the Bay Area: bart.gov/bartable This new website highlights fun things to do that that are BARTable (as in close to BART stations). From community events to shopping districts to museums, libraries, sporting events, parks and more. It’s all
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
Bike to work, skip the traffic, today!
Join thousands of Bay Area commuters as they get some fresh air and exercise, avoid high gas prices and coast past traffic gridlock while biking to work or to BART on "Bike to Work Day" Thursday, May 18. Register for Bike to Work Day at 511.org and you'll be entered to win a free bike and other prizes
Earthquake safety work begins at Fremont Station in August
As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, BART will begin strengthening structures at the Fremont Station to better withstand future earthquakes. Beginning early August, 2014 work areas will be fenced in and you may see large equipment accessing the site such as dump trucks, backhoes and lifts
Service schedule for Thanksgiving holiday week
BART will operate longer trains to help passengers get to and from San Francisco and Oakland international airports on the day before Thanksgiving -- Wednesday, November 24, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year. There will also be longer trains on Sunday, November 28, the day when most of
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
"First Ride" winner is the story of time with family and community on a commute
Kara Fortuna and son Jasper, photo courtesy of Fortuna The winning story in BART’s “First Ride” contest is the tale of a modern family, choosing public transportation, enjoying the benefits of time together, discovering community on a commute. Kara Fortuna of San Leandro wrote about the first BART ride she