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BART worker struck and killed by a train near Concord Station
A tragic accident killed a BART worker who was near the tracks between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations Tuesday, October 14, 2008. A train traveling eastbound struck 44-year-old Structures Inspector James R. Strickland around 9:30 this morning. Immediately after the accident, BART officials shut down the
BART receives final reports on New Years Day shooting
BART has received the two reports from the law firm it hired to conduct an independent internal affairs investigation of the BART Police officers involved in the New Year's Day officer-involved shooting at Fruitvale Station. The first report contains extensive information regarding personnel matters, which
Bill to allow BART to reduce GHG emissions signed into law
It will now be easier for BART to pursue greater greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by increasing its use of clean energy thanks to a bill signed today by Governor Jerry Brown. SB 502, authored by Senator Mark Leno (D- San Francisco) and sponsored by BART, provides the District more options for doing
BART Board elects first former employee as Board President
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously elected Bob Franklin to serve as its new president. Franklin holds the distinction of being the first former BART employee to serve as president of the BART Board of Directors. The Board also unanimously elected Board Member John McPartland to serve as vice
BART Board approves proposed redistricting plan with amendment
Looking for 2021 redistricting information? Click here. The BART Board of Directors today (December 1, 2011) passed the proposed redistricting plan Option A with an amendment to the boundary for Districts 3 and 7 in western Contra Costa County. The new maps will posted on this website as soon as they are
Changes to BART Plus tickets coming Jan. 1, 2013
Starting Jan. 1, 2013, San Francisco Muni, VTA, SamTrans and the Dumbarton Express will no longer accept BART Plus tickets for travel on their systems because they are using the Clipper Card for travel on their systems. You'll still be able to use your BART Plus ticket for travel on the County Connection, Rio
BART runs longer trains Friday to accommodate holiday shoppers
Longer trains around holiday will accommodate shoppers & air travelers The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year and once again BART will provide convenient, affordable and reliable transportation to bargain hunters. Full-length trains will operate from 6 a.m. to
BART will run Sunday schedule on Independence Day, 7/4/21
On Sunday, July 4th, BART will be running a Sunday schedule. BART will open service around 8am and will run three-line service. On weekends, parking is free at all BART stations, except Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations. On Monday, July 5, 2021 BART will run as normal weekday service. Parking