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No train service between SF & East Bay Sept. 5th, 6th & 7th

Track work video

.pdf of map The dates and times of the track closures are as follows: Date Track Work TimesSeptember 5-7 From the end of service Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday (reminder, Monday is a holiday and BART will operate on a Sunday schedule). Regular train service will resume for the Tuesday morning

Passenger advisory regarding protests planned for Fruitvale Station

Dear Passenger: In the event protests at the Fruitvale BART Station on Thursday, March 5, 2009, disrupt your commute, please be aware of the information below. We understand the protests will begin around 4 p.m. and could potentially result in the closure of the station. If the Fruitvale Station is closed

In Memoriam of Christopher Sheppard

Christopher Sheppard Christopher D. Sheppard died on October 19, 2013, during a tragic accident that occurred while Mr. Sheppard was inspecting BART tracks. Mr. Sheppard was a dedicated family man, a dear friend, a well-loved co-worker, an author and experienced engineer who spent his career refining his

Expanded service for Bay to Breakers

BART will provide special service for the world famous ?Bay to Breakers? race in San Francisco on Sunday, May 15 by starting some train service two hours earlier than the regular 8 a.m. Sunday starting time. BART will provide train service from all East Bay stations, Millbrae and San Francisco stations to the

Metropolitan Transportation Commission votes in favor of Oakland Airport Connector

BARTtv: Video from MTC meeting

The commission for the Bay Area’s transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency voted 11 to 5 today to keep $70 million in Stimulus funds with the Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) Project. However, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will revisit the issue at a special February 17 meeting

Meet the Fleet: Improved climate control highly anticipated on new trains

By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer The Fleet of the Future train cars that begin arriving later this year for testing will have state-of-the-art climate control technology that's not only more comfortable, but more energy-efficient as well. Hot cars are a common complaint from riders on BART's oldest

Putting the Fleet of the Future to the test to ensure safety and reliability

By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer When new Fleet of the Future train cars are delivered to BART property, they don't start carrying passengers right away. Instead, they first must undergo a series of tests to make sure they perform to specifications for safety, performance and longevity.  Some 70

Bicycle ramp construction at 16th Street Mission Station

Construction crews will begin work on a bicycle stair ramp at the 16th Street Mission BART Station on Wednesday, March 14. The work is scheduled to conclude Monday, March 26. BART riders will not have access to the center stairway leading to the southwest plaza during bike ramp construction. The escalator and

Union City parking spaces temporarily closed

Starting Tuesday, April 10, housing developer Avalon Bay will block off 20 parking spots on the south corner of the Union City Station parking lot near the vacant physical therapy building. Avalon Bay will post tow-away signs in the area that it blocks off. Please do not park in these spaces or a tow truck

Joint Bay Area law enforcement training at Millbrae Station 9/10-11

From 5am on Saturday, September 10 until late Sunday, September 11, BART Police and Bay Area law enforcement will be working with other local transit agencies to conduct joint security training exercises, called Urban Shield, at Millbrae Station using the out-of-service train platform. The purpose of the