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Bus Bridge Alert: Major track work between Rockridge and Orinda on five non-consecutive weekends
BART’s next major track improvement project will focus on a portion of the Yellow Line. On five non-consecutive weekends in April, May, and June workers will replace an interlocking between Rockridge and Orinda stations. Interlockings allow BART to safely move trains from line to line and are an essential
Research Reports
Fleet of the Future Research Reports Final Train Car Model In April and May, 2014, BART presented a life-sized model of its proposed new train car design to the public through a series of ten events throughout the Bay Area. BART invited the public to tour the new car and provide feedback through talking to
Powell Street Station modernization project begins in April 2011
In the coming weeks, BART will begin station modernization work at the Powell Street BART station. Work will include the removal and replacement of ceiling sound baffles, partial removal of walls to open up circulation, new illuminated signage, asbestos abatement and waterproofing on the concourse and
No Indication that Unions Will Return to Work On Fri., July 5
BART has received no indication that ATU and SEIU will return to work Fri., July 5th. Commuters 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. We are
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Board to review results of bike pilot survey at May 9 meeting
On Thursday, May 9, 2013, the BART Board of Directors will review passenger survey results from our most recent “Bikes on Board” pilot and compare them to our earlier test last year. Staff will provide an update on a series of initiatives aimed to improve bikes access on our trains and at our stations and
Ashby Station east entrance and lot to close for 18 months
The east entrance and east parking lot of the Ashby BART Station will close starting Monday, Aug. 18, so that contractors can begin building the new Ed Roberts Campus. The Ed Roberts Campus will house a group of disability organizations that have joined together to plan and develop a universally designed
Richmond Station to get $2.7 million in safety and other improvements
The BART Board of Directors awarded a contract today to reconstruct and make safety improvements to the area outside the Richmond Station where buses, taxis, and cars drop off and picked up riders. The $2.7 million project will modernize the existing lot on the west side of the station and provide for a safer
New Uptown Oakland Bike Station now open
Cyclists of all stripes are celebrating the grand opening of the new Bike Station in uptown Oakland, a one-stop shop that not only provides free, secure bike parking but also a range of services from wheel truing to u-lock sales. Using the station couldn’t be more easy and accessible—pedal to the front door
Transbay service back to normal following weekend shutdown
BART service through the Transbay Tube is back to normal on Monday after a weekend shutdown for critical maintenance work. "It all went according to plan and we thank our regional transportation partners, as well as our customers for heeding the advice to avoid non-essential transbay travel," said BART