Government and Community Relations Department

Government and Community Relations is dedicated to building and maintaining relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials and communities across BART’s five-county service area.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The Local Government and Community Relations Team serves as BART liaisons to city/county elected bodies, community-based organizations, and businesses. Team members represent BART at various meetings and participate in community events and activities.

Bradley Dunn, Manager of Local Government & Community Relations

[email protected] | 510-464-6211

Interim liaison for the following BART stations: Antioch, Pittsburg Center, Pittsburg/Bay Point, North Concord/Martinez, Concord, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Milpitas, and Berryessa/North San Jose.

Molly Burke, Principal Government & Community Relations Representative

[email protected] | 510-464-6172

Liaison for the following BART stations: Embarcadero, Montgomery Street, Powell Street, Civic Center/UN Plaza, 16th Street Mission, 24th Street Mission, Glen Park, Balboa Park, Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Millbrae.

Andy Kelley, Principal Government & Community Relations Representative

[email protected] | 510-464-6498

Liaison for the following BART stations: Lake Merritt, Fruitvale, Coliseum, Oakland International Airport, San Leandro, Bay Fair, Castro Valley, West Dublin/Pleasanton, Dublin/Pleasanton, Hayward, South Hayward, Union City, Fremont, and Warm Springs/South Fremont.

Henry Symons, Principal Government & Community Relations Representative

[email protected] | 510-464-6178

Liaison for the following BART stations: Richmond, El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza, North Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, Ashby, Rockridge, MacArthur, 19th Street/Oakland, 12th Street/Oakland City Center, and West Oakland.

FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

The Legislative Affairs Team oversees BART’s federal and state advocacy efforts. This includes development of the District’s annual federal and state legislative program, which guides our work in Washington, DC and Sacramento. Team members work closely with federal and state policymakers to influence transit legislation, appropriations, and regulatory matters that may impact BART operations.

Alex Walker, Manager of Government Relations & Legislative Affairs

[email protected] | 510-464-6173

Mark Nagales, Senior Government & Community Relations Representative

[email protected] | 510-464-6390

Neha Balram, Senior Government & Community Relations Representative

[email protected] | 510-874-7304