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A billion dollar power problem
To someone who had never seen it before, electricity would likely appear indistinguishable from magic. The way it brings to life all the objects we love and depend on—everything from street lamps, to refrigerators, to the screen on which you’re reading this article—is wondrous. As an all-electric system, BART
“All writers should read at train stations”: Sound Tracks x Litquake brings music, literature to Glen Park Station
A couple dances at Glen Park Station on Oct. 7 as part of a Sound Tracks x Litquake event. It was an evening of firsts on Friday, Oct. 7, as BART, in partnership with the San Francisco literary festival Litquake, hosted a free live music performance and literary reading. About a hundred people gathered in
Roll with Us: Rail Operations Controllers live for the thrill of the solution
Stephen Toumi, Rail Operations Controller, at work in the Operations Control Center. BART is currently hiring for Rail Operations Controllers. Pay starts at $140,247.01 and goes up to $182,320.85. To learn more, visit bart.gov/jobs. Each day on the job for Rail Operations Controllers is a high-stakes
The Science of Cleaning: New training program helps station cleaners shine up their skills
Cleaning Management Institute trainer Marion Ivey leads a class for BART cleaners By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Most of us learned cleaning from our parents, and may follow their example: Do you use a sponge or cotton-string mop? A canister or upright vacuum? Bleach or vinegar? Professional
Buses replace trains between South Hayward and Union City stations
Update 10/4/21: The next track shutdown weekends for this project is October 16-17. Free buses will replace trains on that weekend between South Hayward and Union City. Riders should add 20-25 minutes to their trips. The work will also require some evening train cancellations. On Saturday 10/16 the train that
Intermittent service interruptions to/from Millbrae Station
Beginning Friday, May 4 many customers using the Millbrae Station have experienced service delays leaving from and going to the station. These intermittent service interruptions are due to a computer problem that affects trackside equipment. While the problem does not compromise service safety, we know that
Second public forum is held on civilian police oversight
The BART Police Department Review Committee holds its second public forum on civilian police oversight today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The forum will be held at the Joseph P. Bort Metro Center Auditorium, 101- 8th Street in Oakland (across from Lake Merritt BART Station). At the first public forum on May 2
Changes to parking at Fremont Station February 2015
Starting the week of Monday, February 9, a portion of the parking lot and access road near the BART Way entrance to Fremont Station will be closed and/or reconfigured. The closed parking section will be on the left as you approach from BART Way. Traffic will be able to travel through the area to other lot
West Dublin/Pleasanton Joint Police Service Center construction
Beginning October 10th, construction on the new BART and City of Pleasanton Joint Police Service Center (JPSC) will be starting in the south corner of the garage. The JPSC is being added in an effort to enhance safety around the BART Garage and West Dublin/Pleasanton Station. Please follow wayfinding signage
West Dublin/Pleasanton bike locker relocation 9/29/2018
Effective Saturday 9/29, the existing bicycle lockers will be temporarily (approximately 6 months) relocated from outside the BART parking garage to the inside of the BART parking garage (see map). To minimize impact to our customers, this move will take place on Saturday, between 9AM and 4PM. Please note