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More tips for making your BART commute easier
New to BART or riding more because of the MacArthur Maze? Let us know how we're doing in this quick survey.BART is committed to doing everything possible to help mitigate traffic caused by the tanker truck explosion in the MacArthur Maze. There are a few simple steps you can take to make the commute as easy
BART advocates for emergency funds in response to COVID-19
This news article is being updated with the latest news, fact sheets, and letters about emergency funds provided to BART in response to COVID-19. 3/3/2022 Update On March 3, 2022, BART was notified we will receive $270.8 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Additional Assistance Grant Program. These
Improvements underway for more secure bicycle parking at BART
BART has a plan to double the rate at which riders access the system by bicycle and now, five years into the 10-year plan, there are some exciting improvements underway to make parking your bike at BART stations more secure and convenient than ever before. These projects include testing new, more secure types
BART holds media briefing on continued security vigilance
BART has scheduled a media briefing for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 29, at the Oakland City Center/12th St. BART Station. Media should meet at the 14th Street and Broadway entrance to the station. The update will include details on how BART Police are maintaining continued high vigilance in the wake of the
On Veterans Day, BART honors employees who served
A present-day photo of Frank Bautista. When Frank Bautista was in his early 20s, he intended to become an officer in the Marine Corps. “I was finishing up school, and a few buddies told me BART was hiring,” he remembered recently. Bautista wasn’t interested; he had other plans. But his buddies kept bugging
Eleven citizens first to be empowered with oversight of BART Police
Eleven Bay Area residents have just been given an important new job; Provide oversight of BART Police for customers and the community. Moments ago, the BART Board of Directors delivered on its promise to provide one of the strongest models of citizen oversight of any police department in California by
BART to Antioch Service to kick off with community celebration
The wait is almost over for East County residents. BART to Antioch will open for passenger service on Saturday, May 26, 2018. To celebrate, BART will hold a community ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11am at the new Antioch Station featuring free preview train rides and local
On Valentine’s Day, BART to host first-ever speed dating/friend making event on a moving BART train
This Valentine’s Day, hop on the Valentraine and ride your way to love or friendship.
On the evening of Friday, Feb. 14, BART invites adults ages 18 to 35 to join us for an on-the-rails mixer aboard a moving BART train. Ride BART into someone’s heart on a special train reserved just for this event!
It’s time to get off the apps and get on Trainder. This is speed dating – literally.
We’ll help grease the wheels with icebreaker activities, conversation starters, a raffle, and BART-themed Valentines that you can give to potential connections.
Adults of all sexual orientations are welcome as are those looking to make friends rather than find romance. We will have name tags with a space to write in what you are looking for. Participants must be ages 18 to 35 (we’ll explore hosting a similar event for those 35+ in the future).
What: BART speed dating/friend making
When: Friday, Feb. 14, 6:30pm to approx. 8:35pm
Where: Start at Downtown Berkeley Station and ride to 24th St./Mission before returning to Downtown Berkeley. The train will not stop for the duration of the ride.
Who: Adults ages 18 to 35 of all sexual orientations looking for love and/or friendship
RSVP Required: bartspeeddating.eventbrite.com
RSVPing via the Evenbrite link above is a requirement for participation, and registration is limited. The e-ticket you receive from Eventbrite is NOT your BART fare. Every participant must have a Clipper card – make sure you have at least $7.10 (BART’s excursion fare) on your card.
Here’s how things will go:
- Arrive at Downtown Berkeley Station no later than 6:30pm for check-in. Late arrivals will not be allowed onboard. We will meet inside the station on the concourse level under the rotunda. Look for BART staff with signage.
- Depart Downtown Berkeley at 7:10pm.
- We’ll ride the Red Line to 24th St./Mission, where the train will turn around and head back to Downtown Berkeley. The train will not make stops for the duration of the ride.
- Arrive at Downtown Berkeley Station at approx. 8:35pm.
- If you plan to park and ride, we suggest parking in the lot at Ashby Station (one stop up the line) and ride BART to Downtown Berkeley. There are also multiple parking lots and limited street parking near the station.
There will be additional staff and safety presence on each train car. BART has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual and gender-based harassment, consuming alcoholic beverages and illicit substances, and engaging in disruptive/disturbing behavior in our trains and stations. Read the full Customer Code of Conduct here. Violators will be removed from the train and face potential disciplinary action.
BART is experimenting with hosting events on trains such as this speed dating/friend making mixer as a way to engage our community, spur connections, and encourage riding BART. We’ve heard so many stories of people meeting partners and friends onboard, as well as those who’ve taken a train to get married. We hope this event will generate even more stories! Find links to a selection of these articles below.
Read the couples' stories:
A transit wedding happened naturally for these newlyweds
Former BART attorney met the love of her life on San Francisco-bound train
Couple who met on BART tie the knot with whimsical BART-themed wedding at Fairyland
"Good vibes on the train": BART employee takes BART to wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall
“BART Guy” and “BART Girl” finds love on an empty Embarcadero platform
BART Directors create Police Department Review Committee
At a specially-called board meeting, the BART Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of a committee that will provide additional oversight of the BART Police Department and the review of major police incidents. The BART Police Department Review Committee's objective is to provide the Board with
BART Earthquake Safety Program on "fast track" to construction
BART issues 1st annual "Earthquake Safety Media Progress Report" One year ago this month, nearly 70% of voters approved Measure AA – a $980 million bond that will help fund BART's $1.3 billion, 10 year Earthquake Safety Program. The program is designed to strengthen BART stations, elevated train tracks and