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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
Lake Merritt 50th Anniversary Celebration
Real train tracks at BART’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Family Fun Festival on Sept. 10, 2022.
New parking garage at Richmond Station to open May 30; $1 daily fee
The new 750-space parking garage at our Richmond Station is now scheduled to open May 30, 2013. Once the garage opens, it will be the only location for parking at the station. The surface lot on the east side of the station will close. When the garage opens we will begin charging a $1 daily fee for those who
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
More parking changes on the Dublin side of Dublin/Pleasanton Station
Effective Saturday, December 17, AvalonBay will close approximately 400 of the 800 parking spaces located in the privately operated surface parking lot located on the Dublin side of the Dublin /Pleasanton BART Station. The area is needed by AvalonBay to construct the residential development on the parking lot
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
New Police Chief officially sworn in
Carlos Rojas is BART’s new Chief of Police. Chief Rojas was sworn into office at the May 25, 2017 Board of Directors meeting. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead the fine men and women of the BART Police Department,” said Rojas. “B.P.D. is already one of the most progressive police departments in
Parking spaces closed for tree work at Rockridge 7/25-8/10
Update: 8/14 The parking spaces are returned to service. Between July 25 to August 10, 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
Yellow line extra commute trains cancelled during low ridership
BART ridership on Tuesday March 17, 2020, the first day of the Shelter in Place orders, was 54,031. That represents an 87% drop in ridership compared to an average Tuesday in February. BART is running regular service, with trains long enough for social distancing, to provide transportation for essential
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