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How BART kept the power on during PG&E's power shutoff
The challenge was high-stakes, unprecedented and borderline existential: Would BART be able keep its electric trains running if a power company shut off electricity? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, was yes, the trains would run with nary a hitch but making that happen did not come easily. BART’s Maintenance
BART secures $1.7 million federal grant for police patrols
BART’s continuing focus on safety and security for riders and increased police presence has received a funding infusion via a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). BART has been awarded $1.7 million to pay for continued police patrols on trains traveling through BART’s busiest stations
State lawmakers urged to finalize citizen oversight of BART Police
Community groups joined the BART Board today in urging state lawmakers to quickly pass a bill before the September recess so BART can establish citizen oversight of its police force this year. "The time to act is now," 17-year-old Eric Fuller said. Fuller is a youth member of the MLK Jr. Freedom Center in
BART-themed pumpkin carving stencils are here
Carving a pumpkin is an art. The "oooos" and "aahhs" of trick-or-treaters coming to your door as they check out your carefully crafted pumpkin is something we all love to hear. From the classic jack-o'-lantern to a favorite cartoon character, there’s so much to choose from when it comes to pumpkin carving.
Luckily for you, we have your solution…eight BART train stencils that are bound to get you many smiles. Check out the BARTable post for the designs that come in beginner, intermediate, and expert.
Riders can join BART in preventing storm water pollution
For more information about BART's efforts to prevent storm water pollution, click here. People who choose BART instead of driving are helping keep ou r waterways clean. Cars are among the main sources of water pollution in the Bay Area. That’s because leaking fluids like oil and particles from exhaust and
Unions split on contract approval; regular BART service continues
On Monday, August 10, members of BART's largest union, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, voted to approve a tentative contract agreement. However, BART's second largest union, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1555, rejected it. Statement on SEIU approval of new contract"We thank
BART improves subscription and on-demand text messaging services
BART has improved its text messaging service to give you more options when you're on the go. You can request real time arrivals, delay advisories, elevator updates and more just by sending a text message. You'll receive your response in seconds. To get started, text the words "BART go" to 468311. (Pro tip
Help keep BART running smoothly on New Year's Eve
BART is expecting large crowds heading into and out of San Francisco on New Year’s Eve. You can help keep BART running safely and smoothly by following these simple tips: Buy a round-trip ticket before you start your trip; that way you can avoid lines at ticket vending machines on your way home. Avoid ticket
BART ridership up over weekend with Bay Bridge closure
BART revises preliminary ridership figures Thousands of passengers took advantage of BART's overnight service this past weekend when Caltrans shut down the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge to perform earthquake retrofit work. BART's final figures show that just over 8,700 people rode BART during the two
BART ridership numbers for Monday, September 7th
During the period between 3 a.m. Monday, September 7th and close of service around midnight, BART had 178,000 riders, or about 56,000 more than would have been expected without the Bay Bridge closure. Of those 178,000 riders, 104,000 took Transbay trips. That's about 47,000 more than would have been expected