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BART and USGS extend ShakeAlert agreement
50 BART accomplishments in 2020
BART will temporarily stop accepting new cars
Modernization work at El Cerrito del Norte Sun 12/20 and Mon 12/21
Expect 15-20 minutes delay between Hayward and Union City on 12/20 UPDATE
2020 Christmas week schedule and New Year's schedule
BART earns prestigious honor for innovation in public safety
BART Board of Directors elects Foley President, Saltzman Vice President
BART PD employees donate to jacket, glove drive to warm hearts and hands of day laborers
BART completes systemwide conversion to Clipper-only sales
BART Board approves new labor contracts
Garage lighting improvement project launches
Help at the holidays: BART toy drive benefits Contra Costa Family Justice Center
BART Management and Labor Leaders reach new tentative agreements
Hayward Garage Closed for Four Weeks Starting 12/7/2020
Thanksgiving Week Service 2020
Praise for Station Agents who go the extra mile to help riders
Only Elevator Out of Service at Dublin/Pleasanton Station 11/18-20 for Repairs
BART app now offers customized notifications
No Change to Service for Veteran’s Day 11/11
BART train fogger featured in National Geographic Magazine
Service Changes at MacArthur Station 11/14-15 Minor Delays and Platform Changes
Bus Stops Moving at El Cerrito Del Norte Station 11/6
Midway through pilot, tests of new filters and UV light on BART show promise
SF Downtown Station Entries to Have Underground Surveys Nearby Nov. 2020 to Jan. 2020
Temporary Pedestrian and Bike Parking Changes at Lafayette Station Nov. 2020 to Jan. 2021
Board approves continuing Police Ambassador Program
BART Board approves resolution opposing MTC's work from home mandate
BART opens outreach survey to public on new public safety approaches
New time-lapse video shows around the clock track rebuild at Hayward Station
BART gears up to prevent service disruptions from Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Expect minimal delays from select Sunday single-tracking in San Francisco
BART to participate in the Great California ShakeOut 2020 on October 15
Grant-funded art project at BART celebrates rich culture of mask-wearing
Stabbing suspect in custody
Measure RR Safe Routes to BART to provide critical funds for improved station access
BART's Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program earns billion dollar federal grant
BART service restored after earlier service disruption
New life for retired rail cars: Recycled and reused, with some offered to the public
BART schedule change beginning Sept 14th increases weekday commute service
BART personal hand strap available for sale for riders wanting to avoid touching train car surfaces
Public hearing on BART-to-Bus Paper Discount Transfer Ticket
BART summer internships give students real-world experience in public transportation
BPD raises money for cancer research with special uniform patches this fall
Sunday schedule for Labor Day 9/7, bus service between Bay Fair and South Hayward
Access Road Closed Wednesday, 9/23 for Paving Work at MacArthur Station
BPD launches Text BART Police
Parking and Circulation Improvements at Antioch Station Sept.-Oct. 2020
BART uses Coronavirus downtime to continue improving its system
Temporary Entrance Closure at Powell Street Station for Escalator Installation UPDATE
BART PD Chief Ed Alvarez talks police reform with Latinos in Transit group
Station Modernization Continues at El Cerrito Del Norte--Restrooms Closed 8/31
Valet parking and repairs available at Fruitvale and 19th St Oakland Bike Station
New Coliseum mural gives voice to Oakland students
Bay Area transit systems release Healthy Transit Plan
Ventilation on BART: What you need to know about airflow and more
Temporary Parking & Pedestrian Changes at Rockridge Station August/October 2020
BART thanks FTA for efforts to fund project to increase capacity
Expect Delays of up to 25 Minutes this weekend between Union City and Fremont Stations
BART releases Sustainability Report showing strides toward environmental goals
“Unwavering Love:” BART PD, outreach workers help mother reunite with her son
BART partners with Latino Task Force on COVID-19 and UCSF for testing at 24th St. Mission plaza
Rebuilding work hits new milestone as Measure RR enters fourth year
BART recognizes disability rights activist Hale Zukas on anniversary of ADA
BART expanding Clipper-only sales at stations systemwide through 2020
Qualifying BART riders get 20% fare discount with new regional Clipper START program
El Cerrito del Norte Station Concrete Replacement Starts Monday 7/20
Final weekend shutdown cancelled for major track rebuilding project near Hayward Station as crews reach milestone
SF Downtown Escalators Closed for Replacement Starting July 2020
Parking Improvements at Antioch Station July/August 2020
BART, Capitol Corridor launch online merchandise store
BART launches data-driven passenger load charts
Contactless parking payment now available systemwide
Trains run on Sunday schedule July 4th, 2020
Transit-oriented development takes off at BART: Coliseum Connections
BART Board approves project team to build-out new headquarters with priority of small and minority-owned business involvement
BART budget prioritizes increased passenger and employee safety, maintains flexibility
Critical track replacement goal achieved at Orinda Station; July 4th weekend track closure cancelled
BART extends Yellow Line extra commute trains to Pittsburg/Bay Point as ridership continues to tick upward
BART affirms commitment to progressive policing and fighting racism
BART approves plan for new mixed-use development at West Oakland Station
BART unveils new swing style fare gate and dramatic savings for systemwide rollout
Public hearing on 2021 budget among topics at June 11 Board Meeting
BART employee tests positive for COVID-19
BART adds three more trains to Yellow line as ridership ticks up; new schedule begins 6/8
Bike Station Reopening at Embarcadero Station 6/8/2020
Joint statement from BART PD and the Independent Police Auditor on the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis
New City of Oakland parking fee for Oakland BART lots
Portraits of women rail workers at BART, in their own words
BART opens Milpitas and Berryessa stations for passenger service
Antioch Parking Expansion Project Begins May 21, 2020
Passenger Loading and Shuttle Stops Moving at Millbrae Station 5/18/20
BART to begin Clipper-only sales at San Francisco International Airport Station
BART unveils system map for future Milpitas and Berryessa service
The cable pull: a major milestone in upgrading BART’s electrical infrastructure
BART prioritizes affordable housing with TOD policy update
SF Downtown Station Escalators Temporarily Closed for Equipment Surveys May 11--June 9, 2020
Bus Stops Moving at El Cerrito Del Norte Station 4/25
BART provided $251.6 million in federal emergency funds
BART steps up small business outreach and opportunities, helping keep workers on the job
BART awarded key state grant to fund more Fleet of the Future cars
Essential workers on BART: Meet the San Francisco SPCA's Daniel Malin
Early Bird Express service to change due to shelter in place orders
BART joins transit agencies in #SoundTheHorn to show appreciation for transit workers
Potential Evening Delays Due to Power Cable Replacement in Downtown San Francisco
BART PD reports decline in crime rate for third straight month
New Construction at Union City Station 4/14/2020
East Bay Paratransit drivers deliver food to homebound seniors during Shelter in Place
Essential work of cleaning continues at BART: “We can make it through this”
Power off in garage at Millbrae Station 4/6-4/10
Special BART Board meeting held to discuss COVID-19
Trip planning help for riders impacted by cuts to our service hours
Essential workers on BART: Meet some front-line health care workers
"Machines of BART" coloring sheets for kids at home
All Remaining Surface Parking Lots at Millbrae Station to Close Monday, March 23, 2020
BART will close at 9 pm Monday-Sunday and open at 8 am Saturday-Sunday
Yellow line extra commute trains cancelled during low ridership
BART PD reports drop in crime rate for second straight month
Concrete Repairs at West Oakland Station Begin 3/18/2020
Stairs closed for improvement at 19th Street Station 3/14
Possible delays after 9 pm from single tracking through the Transbay Tube
BART moves to new email and text message platform March 9
Delays of 20 minutes between South Hayward and Union City 3/29
BART rolls out seamless daily fee parking payment option on official app
Carpool to BART easy app parking program expands to 19 total stations
BART Board approves resolution in support of Alliance for Girls efforts
BPD takes comprehensive look at enforcement data, embraces enhanced training
BART looks for business partners to help design and build the new BART headquarters
19th Street Station Modernization Update
Officer involved shooting at El Cerrito del Norte Station
BART Police Chief outlines his vision for safety
Police take assault suspect into custody in connection with fight on train
New Stairs to be Added to Civic Center Station Starting the Week of 2/17
BART's Independent Police Auditor attends innovative de-escalation training program
Part of one entrance at 12th Street/City Center Station closed temporarily UPDATE
New ambassador program deployed on trains
Saturday Schedule for Presidents Day 2/17/20
Additional Surface Parking Areas to Close at Millbrae Station (Phase 4) Update
EMT student and BART Police save man found overdosing at Civic Center Station
Construction for 19th Street Oakland Station modernization set to begin
BART schedule change begins February 10, 2020
Bus/Shuttle stops and walkway changes at Millbrae Station 2/8/2020
Bike Station Modifications at Embarcadero Station 1/29
BART awarded California Humanities arts grant for San Bruno Station exhibit on Japanese American incarceration
BART to build canopies over San Francisco Market Street entrances
Oakland Airport Station Down escalator out of service until 2pm 1/21/2020
Construction Update Union City Station 1/13/2020
Podcast: Meet the woman helping to lead an innovation revolution at BART
BART will run Saturday service for the 2020 Martin Luther King holiday with free parking
Construction to begin & surface parking lots to close at Millbrae Station (Phase 2)
Delays of 20 minutes between South Hayward and Union City 1/19 Update: Cancelled
General Manager appoints Ed Alvarez as Chief of Police
BART Board approves generational project to replace train control system
BART to launch ambassador program on trains in February
Board approves project to deliver WiFi at BART and cellular upgrades
Fare increase January 1, 2020