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Podcast: The dramatic history of BART is now a new book

In our latest episode of "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART" we sit down with former BART chief spokesman Mike Healy to relive the history of the transit agency. Healy has written a new book entitled “BART: The Dramatic History of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System.” Healy started his tenure with BART back in

Thousands take BART to Warriors Parade Monday morning

Ridership for the day of the Warriors Parade was 190,519. This is the highest ridership total for BART since the arrival of the pandemic in March 2020. In addition to the new highest ridership total many riders were not counted Monday because they didn't have a Clipper card and lines were long so BART let

New hours for BART Transit Information Center

BART has a Transit Information Center that can help you with trip planning if you call 510-465-2278 Effective Monday, March 12, 2018, the days of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM-6:00PM, closed Saturdays and Sundays. These new days of operation will also include closing some holidays, see below

"Machines of BART" coloring sheets for kids at home

While many Californians are staying at home to counter spread of the coronavirus, fun and educational activities are more welcome than ever. We're reposting from our archives some graphic illustrations of machines used in BART maintenance. Click on each of the four images to get the downloadable coloring

BART moves forward with Oakland Airport Connector project

On Thursday, May 14, BART’s Board of Directors did its part for riders who want a quick, reliable, traffic-free and environmentally-friendly transit connection between BART’s Coliseum Station and the Oakland Airport. Construction of the approximately $500 million Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) project would

BART breaks ground on federal stimulus-funded project

New entrance to improve access to Balboa Park Station The 13,000 BART riders who use Balboa Park Station will soon be able to enjoy a new and spacious entrance equipped with state-of-the-art security cameras and lighting. Today BART, federal and local officials held an event to announce the first stimulus

Fact sheet on details of BART labor contract proposal

The proposal before BART's two largest unions, the ATU and SEIU, includes these components: Preserves base salaries but eliminates 3 vacation days and/or floating holidays each year for two years Provides a 0.75% wage increase in the fourth year Gives employees a $500 lump sum payment in both the second &

BART Police deploy additional officers during holidays

Plainclothes & uniformed officers on the look-out for pickpocketers and other predators The BART Police Department is launching a special deployment of officers during the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the Friday after Thanksgiving. The deployment includes undercover officers to protect

BART partners with students to launch new courtesy posters

BART has enlisted graphic design students from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco to help combat bad behavior and encourage positive rider etiquette. Starting this month and rotating throughout the year, riders will see the results of this partnership- about a dozen poster designs for on