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Rail cars of the future: Check out early concepts and give feedback

The BART Board of Directors heard a presentation Thursday about long-range plans for the biggest capital project since the original construction of BART – replacing the aging fleet of 700 rail cars, many of which date back to when BART began service in 1972.The rail car replacement project is a $3.4 billion

Earthquake safety construction to start inside El Cerrito Plaza Station

Starting in January 2012, construction crews will start earthquake strengthening work inside the El Cerrito Plaza Station. Crews will construct scaffolding and enclosures around work areas and at times will need to temporarily change pedestrian access inside the station. This means it may take longer to make

Extraordinary circumstances only for cell phone interruptions

BART’s new cell phone policy sets a standard of “extraordinary circumstances” when cell phone service could be temporarily interrupted. The policy, adopted by the BART Board of Directors today by unanimous vote states a temporary interruption could be implemented only when BART “…determines that there is

El Cerrito del Norte: Bus stops temporarily moved due to urgent track work

Starting: April 11, 2022 Duration: Approximately through end of July 2022 Impacts: See map below. Buses: East Bus Lane will be closed for construction. AC Transit lines 72, 72M, 72R, 684, and 800 will move to the northern end of the station across Cutting Boulevard next to the Ohlone Greenway. Pedestrians: At

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

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

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

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

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