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Archived Ridership Watch and BART's COVID-19 Response Efforts from 2020-2022
BART PD makes arrests in fatal shooting in plaza above 24th Street/Mission Station in San Francisco
BART employee stars in new film about famed sign spinner
BART offers extended service for 2022 New Year’s Eve; Avoid lines with Clipper on your phone
Top 22 BART accomplishments in 2022
A cart, a cop, and $100: Eighth annual Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in need
Celebrate the holiday season with BART coloring sheets and cookie decorating templates
2022 Christmas week schedule and New Year’s schedule
BART Board elects Janice Li President and Mark Foley Vice President
BART Police honor outstanding officers and civilians at tenth annual BPD Awards Ceremony
All aboard the hype train: BART to host first Twitch livestream in collaboration with local streamers
19th St/Oakland elevator out of service December 14 to December 20
New BikeLink mobile app allows riders to park their bikes more easily
Annual BART Holiday Toy Drive to bring joy to families across Alameda County
BART approves developer for North Berkeley Transit Oriented Development
Balboa Park Station Plaza Construction starting 12/5
BART releases Sustainability Report highlighting its commitment to green energy
Take the BART parking policy survey by 12/16
New illuminated artwork brings the sky to Powell St. Station
BART unveils modernized Powell St. Station in time for holiday shopping
Oakland Airport Connector schedule change for maintenance December
BART will run Sunday service (8am-midnight) for Thanksgiving 2022
How to pay for multi-day BART parking for SFO/OAK airport riders
10 Questions with George DeOcampo, BART Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
BART makes navigating to OAK Airport easier when trip planning
BART Board hosts night meeting on Nov 17 discussing transit coordination and other items
BART Police's newest Deputy Chief, Ja'Son Scott, knows community connections matter
On Veterans Day, BART honors employees who served
Take the BART Metro 2030 survey on two future service concepts
Take BART to Disney's Frozen at the Orpheum; view our Family Guide
No Change to Service for Veterans Day 11/11/22; free daily fee parking at most BART stations
16th St. Mission Station elevator out of service November 14 to December 16, 2022
Boost in visible BPD presence fuels increase in felony arrests
Series of Link21 Community Events Scheduled in November
Podcast: Resourceful and determined mechanics keep 50-year-old train cars moving
BART offers authentic number plates from decommissioned cars for sale
MacArthur Station: escalators temporarily out of service for cleaning November 18-20
Walnut Creek Station: new vehicle entrance to open on November 10
50 years of BART: Rarely seen photos of the prototypes that started it all
Hundreds attend rare Board meeting and tour of Hayward Maintenance Complex
Four early morning trains removed from weekday schedule until 1/2/23
Suspect charged in connection with August shooting aboard train in Oakland
Millbrae Station: temporary pedestrian changes for improvements starting October 27
BART invites local small businesses to webinar on 11/3/22
BART Police hosts Trunk or Treat at Concord Station on 10/27/22 4-7pm
10 Questions with Train Operator Shinita Garza
BART participates in Great California ShakeOut 2022
Supply chain and delivery delays impact Clipper's plastic card inventory
Oakland Int'l Airport Station elevator temporarily closed on October 19
Clipper promotion offers free cards on your phone
Bay Area playhouse puts on play set aboard BART
El Cerrito del Norte garage closures for lighting improvements starting October 26
George Takei, actor and activist, visits Tanforan Memorial Plaza at San Bruno BART Station
“All writers should read at train stations”: Sound Tracks x Litquake brings music, literature to Glen Park Station
Elevator at Civic Center Station out of service October 10-28, 2022
You've never seen BART like this before
BART is ready for Fleet Week in San Francisco
50 years of BART: The most iconic BART ads
Warm Springs bridge project wins award
BART Board hosts rare tour of Hayward Maintenance Complex for 10/27/22 board meeting
BART releases final environmental documents for slope repairs at Castro Valley and Concord
BART Deputy Chief of Police on BART’s 1972 opening day and a lifetime riding trains
10 Questions with Station Agent Robert Parks
BART’s Add Fare machines undergo major upgrades to improve customer experience
BART experienced major delays on Friday 9/23 due to electrical problem in Transbay Tube
Mask requirement ended 10/2/22; Masks now strongly recommended
BART announces finalists for BART Lines, the District’s first short story contest
Transit Month 2022: Members of the public join local transit CEOs on fun-filled ride-a-long
Public gets first chance to attend BART Board meeting in person since arrival of pandemic
North Berkeley Station access roads blocked at Delaware St. 9/19 and 9/20
Tanforan exhibition curator Na Omi Judy Shintani on the power of art in times of tragedy
BART to bring free outdoor music series to stations in September and October
Fruitvale Station sidewalk closed for improvements
BART hosts "All Aboard with Transit CEOs" public event
Thousands attend BART’s 50th anniversary celebration
BART schedule changes 9/12/22 with several improvements
BART PD arrests suspect wanted for fatal stabbing above 24th Street Mission Station
50 years of BART: Everything found in BART’s 30-year-old time capsule
BART Board approves hundreds of homes for Lake Merritt Station
Podcast: An inside look at BART’s complex scheduling dance
Update on service between Concord and Pleasant Hill stations
No more shutdowns in 2022 for trackway replacement work between South Hayward and Union City
Single tracking alert: BART replacing traction power cable between Hayward and South Hayward stations
Local beekeeper makes honey with bees removed from BART property, protecting riders and helping to preserve the critical insect
BART is hosting a 50th Birthday Party & Family Fun Festival on 9/10/22
New City of Berkeley parking tax for Ashby and North Berkeley stations goes into effect 9/1/22
BART Police Chief Statement on fatal stabbing at 24th St. Mission Plaza, station closure
Chief Ed Alvarez's statement on shooting at Fruitvale Station
BART will run a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, 9/5/22
Work continues to replace escalators at downtown San Francisco stations
BART launches new history website ahead of 50th anniversary celebration
Efforts to rebuild BART advance despite impacts of global pandemic
Vintage arcade games at Powell St. Station to celebrate BART’s 50th anniversary
Art at BART: Art installation at Warm Springs/South Fremont Station captures beauty of station’s surroundings
“Excited delirium” removed from BART Police Department policy manual and will no longer be used in written reports
Escalator at 12th St./Oakland Station closed for improvements starting 8/22/22
Walnut Creek Station: Pedestrian pathway temporarily closed for improvements
BART, early adopter of Earthquake Early Warning System, shares learnings with other agencies around the country
Single tracking alert: Service reduced in downtown SF on select Sundays for multiple projects
Clipper BayPass launches with unlimited transit access
50 years of BART: Behind-the-scenes of the filming of “The Pursuit of Happyness” at BART
BART offering 50% off all published fares in September
Elevator Closure Alert: Emergency repairs for elevator at Coliseum Station
50 years of BART: To learn the story of BART, look to its system maps
Crisis Intervention Specialist Stephine Barnes shares her story of helping those on BART in need
50 years of BART: One man’s fight to make BART accessible for all
BART Board approves Collective Bargaining Agreements including wage increases
Face masks required on BART
Link21 Seeks Community Members for Newly Formed Equity Advisory Council
Bah bah BART: Grazing goats are back and reducing fire danger on BART property
Mask mandate and labor agreements part of BART Board night meeting on 7/28
‘Everything happens for a reason’: BART Police officer played semi-pro soccer before joining department
19th St. Oakland Station entrance temporarily closed for improvements starting 7/29/2022
Temporary fencing to be placed at 24th Street Mission Station plazas, station remains open
Position open on BART Police Citizen Review Board – District 2 (Accepting applications until 9/16/22)
Local design students invigorate Market Street BART stations with colorful designs
BART: Safer Than Ever
Entrance Closure Alert: Center Street entrance at Downtown Berkeley Station through 7/18/22
Art at BART: 15 years after its installation, a mural at Richmond Station continues to inspire
Public Comment period for Hayward Maintenance Complex Initial Study extended until 8/18/22
50 years of BART: Why BART uses a nonstandard broad gauge
New state budget supports Downtown Berkeley Station Modernization Project
BART earns $49 million grant to bolster affordable housing and green development
Weekend single tracking in Union City for power cable replacement
Berkeley BART riders can roll easy with new e-scooter options
BART Connects: With $300 in her wallet and a dream, one BART track operator forged her own path
Single tracking alert: Power cable repair work in South Hayward (next workday 7/24/22)
BART's online EZ Rider system back in service
BART contracts falconer to deter pigeons at El Cerrito del Norte Station
BART Police arrest two suspects in Saturday shooting
Access impacts expected at North Berkeley Station from work on raised crosswalk
Coffee with a Cop helps BART Police forge a link with locals
BART will run a Sunday schedule for 4th of July 2022 with extra trains for fireworks
Restrooms now open at Montgomery and Lake Merritt
Rebuilt escalator opens at Montgomery St., connecting platform to concourse
Civic Center substation construction sees heavy equipment soaring over San Francisco sky
50 years proud, 50 years BART: Employees and Board members share their stories
Update on partial train derailment between Pleasant Hill and Concord
BART 2022 pride shirt now available
Celebrate SF Pride 2022 and take BART to the Parade
Thousands take BART to Warriors Parade Monday morning
Red line service (Richmond to Millbrae) fully restored at 4pm on 6/22
Warriors 2022 Championship Parade rider guide
BART fares to increase July 1, 2022
Here’s how many short stories BART has dispensed so far
19th Street Station canopy entrance closed for improvements starting 3/14/2022
BART celebrates Pride: 50 years proud, 50 years BART
50 years of BART: Inside the original BART cars
BART Board approves two-year budget focused on rider experience
BART Board President Statement on District 7
Entrance Closure Alert: Embarcadero Station entrance at Davis and Market closed for work on new canopy
Public Comment period for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is open until 07/03/22
Millbrae Station changes in June/July: Rollins Rd. repaving, east entrance re-opens, shuttle stops move
BART Lines: BART launches its first-ever short story contest for Bay Area writers
19th St. Station escalator temporarily closed for improvements starting 6/6/2022
Trains run on Sunday schedule Memorial Day 5/30/22
BART is embracing big bikes and rolling out improvements for all cyclists
Walnut Creek Station: parts of passenger loading zone to temporarily close
BART Board night meeting on 5/26/22 to discuss budget & TOD at Ashby and North Berkeley
50 years of service: A look back at BART’s electric opening day
2022 Sunday single-tracking in San Francisco with 3-line service (next work date: 7/24)
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023 Notice of Documentation for Review and Time of Meeting
“Transit and music connect us”: BART Customer Services Center worker is also an opera singer
Normal Red Line service now restored with up to 10-car trains
50 years of service: BART could have been an elevated monorail and other fascinating facts from the Parsons-Brinckerhoff report
BART offers special early service with limited stops for Bay to Breakers 5/15/22
Five new BART Police officers graduate from Alameda County Sheriff’s Department academy
Entrance Closure Alert: Civic Center Station entrance at 8th and Market closed 5/9/22 for work on new canopy
Sunday Single Tracking in San Francisco: Work to remove trees near trackway
Youth transit enthusiasts visit BART Headquarters, share ideas for the future of Bay Area transit
BART System Expansion Policy survey open until 5/12/2022 to public to revisit policy
New City of San Francisco parking fee for Glen Park BART Station
BART plans to issue 2022 general obligation green bonds
BART plans to issue 2022 general obligation green bonds
BPD begins public process of adopting required Military Equipment Use Policy
Earth Day 2022: This is how much carbon you save by taking BART versus driving
Natural beauty by BART: BART, Caltrain, and SFO converge at this nature preserve
BART launches second online open house for El Cerrito-Berkeley Corridor Access Plan through 5/18/22
Initiative to prevent sexual harassment on BART showing signs of progress
Second-generation BART employee works with trains – even on the weekends
What it takes to deliver BART’s Fleet of the Future cars
Daly City Station stairwell closed for improvements starting 4/19
Richmond Station garage closures for lighting improvements starting 4/26
US Senator Alex Padilla and San Francisco Mayor London Breed tour BART’s Powell Street Station as Transit Ridership Rebounds
Walnut Creek Station: streets surrounding construction site closed for repaving work
SFO BART station now easier to use for locals and visitors
Escalator closed for improvements at 19th Street Station starting 4/24
‘A little gesture that means a lot’: BART PD’s Special Engagement Team gives out free socks to those in need
Join BART in keeping waterways clean
El Cerrito del Norte: Bus stops temporarily moved due to urgent track work
Single Tracking: Service reduced to one track in Orinda on two April weekends due to power cable work
BART Independent Police Auditor presents Positive Outcome Award to Officer William Baker
Five decades of service: BART tickets through the years
“Don’t think you can’t do it”: Women in engineering at BART on their triumphs and challenges
BART rents portion of Castro Valley Station parking lot to company combatting housing crisis through ADUs
Podcast: Four female leaders take center stage as BART celebrates Women's History Month
North Berkeley Station: access improvements March 2022 update
Lateefah Simon remains on BART Board
Service reduced to one track between Pleasant Hill and Concord this Saturday night (3/26)
BART Board night meeting to be held focusing on parking, budget, and fare gates
Rebuilt escalator opens at Montgomery St. Station
‘Transit expands your world’: BART celebrates Transit Worker Appreciation Day
BART wants your input on the planned, less-than-inflation July 2022 fare increase
BART PD showcases teams helping to prevent crime and harassment amid ridership surge
BART and Capitol Corridor release transfer timetables
General Manager’s comments on BART District 7
Rail maintenance requires Sunday morning single tracking between Pleasant Hill and Concord (3/13/2022)
Embarcadero Station escalator closed for replacement
From BART bars to arcades: The creative ways people plan to repurpose legacy BART cars
BART Board of Director District 7 update
BART board approves new redistricting maps
Take BART to the San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday
Escalator closed for improvements at 19th Street Oakland Station
A BART restroom attendant on the profound importance of public restrooms
World Engineering Day 2022: BART fosters new generation of young, diverse UC Merced student engineers
"Good vibes on the train": BART employee takes BART to wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall
BART to receive $270 million in additional federal funding to support service
BART seeks members for Business Advisory Council
Balboa Park Station staircase closed for improvements starting 3/3/2022
Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins BART in reopening long-closed restrooms at 19th Street/Oakland Station
BART adds e-scooters to Trip Planner to enhance ease of travel
National Engineers Week 2022: BART engineers go the distance to innovate BART and prioritize rider safety
BART resumes accepting new cars
Escalator closed for improvements at 19th Street Station starting 2/28
Saturday service schedule for Presidents Day 2/21/22
Suspect arrested following fatal shooting at Civic Center Station
New Embarcadero platform fare gate speeds up transfer to Muni, improves accessibility, reduces fare evasion
“BART Guy” and “BART Girl” finds love on an empty Embarcadero platform
BART schedule change begins 2/14/22, extending service to midnight on Sundays
BART and Caltrain update Millbrae transfer timetable for 2/14/22 schedule change
New pedestrian bridge boosts access for thousands of riders to Warm Springs/South Fremont Station
Powell Street Station stairway to be temporarily closed starting 2/2/22
Single tracking through Lafayette for cable work (next single-tracking 3/6/22)
Restrooms at Powell Street Station reopen on 2/2/22
BART Board backs regional approach to sea level rise
Millbrae Station - temporary parking and access changes beginning 2/1/2022
Bay Fair Station: Some ADA parking spaces temporarily moved, pedestrian detour in place
Crisis Intervention Specialists on the job in the BART system are already making a difference
BART will run Saturday service for the 2022 Martin Luther King holiday
BART invites local small businesses to virtual workshop on 1/26/22
Entrance Closure Alert: Powell Street Station entrance at 5th and Market closed 1/10/22 for work on new escalator canopy
Entrance Closure Alert: Montgomery Station entrance at New Montgomery and Market closed 1/3/22 for work on new canopy
Walnut Creek Station storm drain improvements
North Berkeley Station access improvements underway
MacArthur Station garage closed in phases for lighting improvements starting 12/7/2021