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Progressive Policing
Our Progressive Policing Bureau and Office of the Independent Police Auditor have made BART PD a model for police reform.
“C” Cars
1987: The first “C” cars enter BART service. These cars could be used either on the ends or in the middle of trains, allowing for more flexibility.
Transit Month 2022: Members of the public join local transit CEOs on fun-filled ride-a-long
Transit CEOs/general managers pose in front of an AC Transit bus from the 1950s at Line 51 Brewery in Oakland on Sept. 16, 2022. During Transit Month each September, the Bay Area celebrates public transportation – from its buses and trains to its ferries and shuttles – and the people who keep the region
President Nixon
1972: On September 27, President Richard Nixon takes a ride on BART calling it “just like NASA” and “an example for the nation.”
Joint police training exercises to be held Aug. 24 at Millbrae Station
From 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, August 24, BART Police and San Mateo County SWAT will conduct joint training exercises at Millbrae Station. A similar event was held last year with the FBI and San Mateo County Sheriffs Department. The purpose of the training is to prepare for possible future emergencies in the
Security grille replacement at Civic Center Station July 26 - Aug. 28
From Friday, July 26 through Wednesday, August 28, 2013 we will remove and replace security grilles at all the entrances to Civic Center Station. The replacement work will be done on a rotating basis and will involve no more than two entrances (at opposite sides of the station) at a time. Each entrance will
Security grille replacement at Powell Street Station July 22 - Aug. 28
From Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, August 28, 2013 we will remove and replace security grilles at all the entrances to Powell Street Station. The replacement work will be done on a rotating basis and will involve no more than two entrances (at opposite sides of the station) at a time. Each entrance will
New Downtown Berkeley Bike Station opens Tuesday, July 13
The new and improved Downtown Berkeley bike station opens Tuesday, July 13, with a ribbon cutting celebration at 11:00 am plus other events and prizes throughout the day. The Downtown Berkeley bike station was previously located in a cramped little cage on the concourse level of Downtown Berkeley BART. Now it
Elevator out for one day at Civic Center/UN Plaza, Saturday, 8/20
The platform elevator at the 7th & Market Street end of Civic Center/UN Plaza Station will be out of service for one day on Saturday, August 20 while we complete vital repairs. While the elevator is out, if you a require an elevator, you will need to access BART via a different station. Powell Street is the
Make a donation to One Warm Coat
Give the gift of warmth this winter. Make a donation to One Warm Coat at selected BART stations. Do you have an extra coat in your closet? Want to help the less fortunate in our community? You can do both by bringing your gently worn winter coats to BART stations during our One Warm Coat drive for needy