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A History of BART: The Project is Rescued

President Richard M. Nixon and his wife, Pat, take a BART ride., nixonontrain380.png
Previously:The Project BeginsWith funds to complete the system assured, construction contracts were returned to their original scope, the work quickly
Original BART map., BART_OriginalMap.png
A New Railroad Takes ShapeAs the project moved into 1970, the wide range of system construction passed its peak, and contracts were being completed wi

BART's Environmental Credentials

Celebrate Earth Day by helping keep our sky blueAs we celebrate Earth Day this April, we can all do our part to save energy and protect the environment. An easy and inexpensive way to start is by riding BART. Fast, Efficient, Energized A typical car gets about 21 miles per gallon. During peak hours BART is 12

Pledge to take BART

Try BART this July and have a chance to win a free year of BART tickets. Take a moment to fill out our short pledge form and you could win a free year ($2,400) of BART tickets! Starting July 1, you’ll pay $6 to cross the Bay Bridge during peak commute hours and $5 on the weekends. Carpools will now pay a $2

BART turns 50

State created BART on June 4, 1957 BART is celebrating a major milestone. Fifty years ago-on June 4, 1957-the California State Legislature and the governor took a preemptive strike against the massive influx of cars and people moving into the Bay Area after World War II and officially created the San

Bike to BART today!

Join thousands of Bay Area commuters as they get some fresh air and exercise, avoid high gas prices and coast past traffic gridlock while biking to work or to BART on "Bike to Work Day" today, Thursday, May 19. Register for Bike to Work Day at www.youcanbikethere.com and you'll be entered to win fabulous bike

BART Safety Tips

To help keep you safe, BART has more than 4,000 working cameras throughout our system and we are increasingpolice presence.Please follow these important safety tips while traveling on BART: Download the free BART Watch App: it lets you send a private text to BART Police dispatch. Save the number for BART

Take BART to the ballpark

The smell of the grass, the crack of the bat and the familiar "boop, boop" of a BART train mean all the excitement of Major League Baseball in the Bay Area. The 2007 season is drawing to a close, be sure to get to a game before the last out! Make your run to the ballpark as easy as possible, take BART to the

BART celebrates Pride: 50 years proud, 50 years BART

50 years proud, 50 years BART

During PRIDE Month each June, we celebrate the history and triumphs of LGBTIA+ people around the world and their manifold contributions to society. BART has a long history of supporting its LGBTIA+ employees and the community at large. In addition to proudly walking in the San Francisco Pride Parade each year

BART and MTC to seek approval to bolster BART Inspector General funding

The budget for BART’s Office of the Inspector General would increase by 170 percent to $2.7 million annually under a new proposal co-developed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Executive Director Andrew Fremier and BART’s General Manager Bob Powers. BART and MTC have identified $1.7