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You're invited to meeting on upcoming construction opportunities for small businesses
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will be hosting a FREE informational meeting for the public to learn about upcoming construction opportunities for small businesses. Available contracting opportunities: High-voltage electrical and other electrical Concrete and paving Wayfinding Fencing Site
New Pit Stop bathroom added at 24th Street
There are clean, well-maintained public bathrooms near four of our downtown San Francisco stations: Civic Center/UN Plaza, Powell Street, 16th Street Mission, and 24th Street Mission. The Pit Stop Program is a partnership between BART and the city of San Francisco. They are operated by San Francisco's Public
Police Chief provides update on ongoing investigation of officer involved shooting
BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey, speaking at the BART Police Department Review Special Committee meeting on June 12, 2011, provides an update on the ongoing investigation of the officer involved shooting on July 3, 2011.
You're invited to open houses at Balboa Park
BART is inviting the public to two open house events at Balboa Park Station Wednesday to gather public input in improving the station as part of the BART Station Modernization project. The open houses are from 7 to 10 am and from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, June 15th at Balboa Park Station. An online survey is also
In Memoriam of Laurence E. Daniels, P.E.
Laurence E. Daniels Laurence E. Daniels died in a tragic accident on Saturday, October 19 while inspecting a BART track. He will be remembered as a devoted friend, a colleague, and a mentor who touched the lives of his fellow co-workers through his gentle spirit, sense of humor and kind nature. Mr. Daniels
Vinyl validated: Survey shows customers prefer new, easier-to-clean seats
BART customers who responded to a survey overwhelmingly prefer the new vinyl seat covers on trains compared to the fabric seats, validating the decision to outfit 100 more train cars with the easier-to-clean material. A random sample of more than 1,200 customers found that three-quarters prefer the new seat
Parking spaces closed at Rockridge 1/8-12, 2018 for tree removal
During the week of January 8-12, 2018, we need to close approximately 18 permit and non-permit spaces in the side of the lot bounded by Shafter and College Avenues and 25 permit spaces and 5 ADA spaces in the side of the lot bounded by Keith and College Avenues (click here for map). We will have equipment and
New ambassador program deployed on trains
BART has launched a pilot ambassador program to increase the presence of uniformed personnel on trains to address customers’ concerns about safety and security. The BART Board voted unanimously in January to move forward with a six-month pilot program. The unarmed ambassadors are recruited from the ranks of
Clipper promotion offers free cards on your phone
All riders need Clipper to pay for BART fare. We are encouraging riders to put a Clipper card on their mobile phones instead of obtaining plastic Clipper cards because global supply chain issues have depleted the inventory of plastic cards. For limited time only, Clipper customers can set up a new Clipper
Temporary Entrance Closure at Powell Street Station for Escalator Installation UPDATE
BART has closed the Market Street entrance at the corner of Market and 4th and Ellis on 9/11 for escalator work. On a future weekend, they will hoist a new escalator into the space. The entrance will remain closed for approximately six months while the escalator is installed and tested. While it is closed