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Take BART to Oakland Chinatown Streetfest
If you've never explored Oakland's Chinatown, this weekend's Streetfest is a great opportunity to visit. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24. It's free and easy to get to from BART's Oakland City Center/12th Street Station. This year's festival celebrates the Year of the
Statement by BART Police Chief Gary Gee
to Media & Public on 1/4/09 During News Conference On behalf of the BART Police Department and the entire BART organization, we want to express our condolences to the family of Oscar Grant. I want to assure Mr. Grant's family and the public that we are taking this investigation very seriously. And, we are
BART Board approves Art in Transit Program
“Where someone might see rafters, I see ladybugs. Where someone might see dividers, I see honey bears,” said the artist known as “fnnch,” who provide these mock up images. With the goal of making our stations and riding experience more inviting, delightful, and vibrant, the Board of Directors voted to adopt
Take BART to San Francisco's "Sunday Streets"
Join an urban experiment this Sunday as San Francisco opens the streets along a four-and-a-half-mile route to encourage walking, biking, skating and other car-free activities. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the city will limit traffic on a stretch of road connecting the Bayview to Chinatown via the Embarcadero. The
Podcast: Momentum builds for BART’s cleaning revolution
Transcript below: HOST: “Welcome to “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART.” This time we’re talking about all things cleaning with the two men who have been at the center of an important transformation that has taken place over the last year. BART is redoing the way it cleans its trains and stations. This far
New hours for BART's Transit Information Center
Starting Mon., Jan 7, 2013, BART's Transit Information Center will be open from 8am to 9pm daily. Automated schedules, fares and real-time information is also available 24/7. If you'd like a help planning your BART trip, or more information about transit services that connect to BART, give us a call! Local
Column by BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey
The following is an op-ed column by BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey that was published July 3 in the Contra Costa Times. By Kenton Rainey BART Chief of Police Today marks the end of my second full week as the new BART Chief of Police. I wish I could report that it was pretty uneventful, but I cannot. The
BART issues statement as unions go on strike
Following decisions by its unions to go on strike, BART Spokesperson, Rick Rice, said, “We have a long way to go but we can’t get any closer if we aren’t at the table. We reached tentative agreements on 11 items today and we should use that momentum to reach a deal. Walking away doesn’t do any good. “The
BART to run a Saturday schedule on Presidents' Day
BART will operate on a Saturday schedule on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 20, beginning at 6 a.m. to midnight on all five lines. Passengers can plan their trip by using BART's fast and easy online QuickPlanner.
Carlos Rojas will be BART's new Chief of Police
General Manager Grace Crunican announced today the hiring of Carlos Rojas as Chief of Police, welcoming him to BART from the Santa Ana Police Department, where he served as Chief for five years and as an officer since 1990. Rojas brings 27 years of extensive experience and leadership in community policing. He