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Board votes to ban e-cigarettes

The BART Board of Directors on Thursday adopted an ordinance to ban the use of e-cigarettes and "vaping devices" in the BART system. The action was taken to update BART's existing policy to be more in line with similar county and city-level bans, and as a courtesy to passengers who have expressed a desire for

Trains run on Sunday schedule July 4th 2019

If you plan on attending the Thursday, July 4th firework show on the waterfront in San Francisco, BART is a great way to get there and get home. BART will be running on a Sunday schedule (opening at 8am and providing a three route service unlike the five we run on Saturday) but with longer trains and some

Vinyl Seat Trial: Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why is BART doing a trial of vinyl seats? A. BART passengers have concerns about the older wool fabric seat covers. BART’s trial will give customers and BART staff a chance to judge whether or not vinyl, cushioned seats strike a modern balance between cleanliness and comfort – an important consideration as

Oakland Airport Connector project advocates vow to work with FTA

Updated January 21, 2010, with .pdf of letter from BART to FTA BART has received the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) letter asking for further analysis of the Oakland Airport Connector project’s impact on minority communities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Over the past decade, BART

Thousands attend tours of Fleet of the Future trains

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11/7/16 Update Over 4,500 people toured the new Fleet of the Future train and filled out a survey. 96% of respondents approved of the LED, energy-efficient lighting system in the new vehicles. Ease of getting on and off the trains drew a 96% approval rating and exterior appearance was rated the highest with

Praise for Station Agents who go the extra mile to help riders

BART Station Agent Dee Malabuyo pictured at Downtown Berkeley Station By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerGoing above and beyond to help riders is nothing new for BART Station Agent Dee Malabuyo. Malabuyo was recognized recently with a commendation for exceptional service to Vinita Garnier, a rider who

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