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BART Board approves additional 365 cars for Fleet of the Future
BART’s Board of Directors today took the next step toward completely replacing the agency’s oldest-in-the-nation fleet of rail cars by approving a contract for an additional 365 state-of-the-art cars. 410 cars are already on order thanks to a May 2012 Board decision that approved the initial order and to work
A Message from BART General Manager about Labor Dispute
Issues of Dispute The issues of dispute in the breakdown between management and our unions are the same now as they have been during the last six months – no agreement on wages and critical work rules that drive daily scheduling, work assignments, use of technology and the ability of BART to adopt industry
Coffee with a Cop helps BART Police forge a link with locals
Something’s brewing at the BART Police Department. On Thursday, June 16, officers from BPD gathered at a Starbucks in Castro Valley for another iteration of Coffee with a Cop, offering locals a chance to discuss, well, whatever they liked with uniformed officers in a casual atmosphere. Coffee with a Cop is an
BART to run longer trains for KFOG Kaboom, A's games
BART will operate longer trains to serve the crowds attending tomorrow’s KFOG "KaBoom! 2009 Fireworks Show" and the fans heading to Saturday and Sunday’s Oakland A’s games. Also, on Sunday, San Francisco "Sunday Streets" revelers can ride BART to this month’s event, which promotes a safe, fun, car-free day
Attend a special BART ticket exchange event in Walnut Creek
Wondering what to do with a damaged BART ticket or all those small value BART tickets you have? Bring them to a special BART Customer Services Ticket Exchange event and get credit toward a new single ticket. This is a one-day opportunity only, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walnut
BART to add longer trains for KFOG "Kaboom" Fireworks Show
Trains will provide service to an estimated 250,000 fans BART will operate longer trains this Saturday, May 13, to serve the estimated 250,000 people attending the KFOG "KaBoom" Fireworks Show at Piers 30-32 (Embarcadero & Brannan, near AT&T Park) on the San Francisco waterfront. After the concert, additional
BART urges U.S. Senate to increase transit security funding
Rail Bombing In India Again Shows Inherent Danger to "Open" Transit Systems Just hours after deadly bombs ripped through one of India's busiest commuter rail lines, top BART officials urged the U.S. Senate to increase transit security funding in the 2007 fiscal year by at least $50 million when it votes on
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.
BART expands service for Fleet Week, other weekend events
BART will run extra service this weekend to accommodate the thousands of people who will choose the ease of riding BART instead of the hassle of driving when they head to Fleet Week, the San Francisco Italian Heritage Day Parade, the Warriors first preseason match-up at the Oracle Arena and the 49ers home
Podcast: BART’s GM shares her vision for 2017 and beyond
BART General Manager Grace Crunican is our guest on the latest edition of our podcast series "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART". Crunican talks about the need to build a Better BART. Crunican also provides updates on new initiatives to deal with crowding, improve customer service, worker safety, and the Fleet