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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

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

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.

Take BART to Fremont to sample Indian culture

By Sindya N. Bhanoo Sampling the culture of India doesn't have to involve a plane ticket. Just ride BART to Fremont. The city, which is 10 percent Asian Indian, offers an authentic taste of India. Across from the Fremont BART Station is Naz8 Cinemas, a multiplex where the latest Bollywood releases play all

BART tests additional trains on Fremont lines

With repairs partially completed, BART is testing the operation of additional trains along a section of track impacted by damage from a May 10 fire. As long as the repaired electronic equipment continues to perform successfully, both the Fremont-Richmond and the Fremont-Daly City lines will operate Monday

BART runs on Sunday schedule for Thanksgiving 2015

BART will run on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving, Thursday. November 26, 2015, with service beginning at approximately 8 am. Parking will be free at all stations however parking rules still apply. BART will run on a regular schedule on Friday, November 27, 2015.

BART service restored; expect residual delays

BART restored service shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday after a person was struck by a train at Embarcadero Station in what was believed to be an attempted suicide; it was the second major delay of the afternoon following an unrelated incident between Civic Center and 16th/Mission involving San Francisco

Gung Hay Fat Choy from BART

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster, take BART to the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Exit at the Montgomery or Powell Street Stations. To plan your trip, use bart.gov's online Trip Planner. Named one of the world's top ten parades, San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade is the

BART employee tests positive for COVID-19

BART learned this afternoon that an employee in a role that interacts with the public has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee wore a mask and gloves and socially distanced themselves during their shifts prior to the test and is now in quarantine. The last day the employee worked in the public was