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A Night in the Life: What it’s like to be a train cleaner at BART
Utility Foreworker Jennie Meixel on the overnight shift at the Hayward train yard By RAQUEL CRITESBART Communications Intern A bright half-moon over the Hayward yard reflects off the yellow safety vests of a half-dozen utility workers who just came on duty for their 9 to 5 shift -- 9 pm to 5 am, that is --
New train design concepts to be displayed in BART stations in August
Preliminary design concepts for BART's Fleet of the Future, the next generation of trains, will be displayed in some BART stations during the month of August, with an oportunity for you to take a survey and give your feedback. The schedule for the station displays is as follows. For more information on the
Behind the scenes: BART's partnership in LEAD program addressing homelessness
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Jessica’s 23 years on earth had brought her to this place: Civic Center BART Station, tired and hungry, at a decision point. She had no drugs in her possession, but was carrying clean needles like a talisman against the heroin that had torn apart her young life. Her
Podcast: Maintaining BART's right-of-way is a 24/7 job
The term "right-of-way" might be a familiar one when it comes to driving, but it is also a phrase that is critically important when it comes to operating a railway. This time on our podcast series we’re going to learn about BART’s right-of-way team. That’s a group that plays a critical role in making sure the
BART Board reaffirms contract authorization for Oakland Airport Connector
The BART Board of Directors voted 7-1 today to reaffirm its decision to authorize General Manager Dorothy Dugger to enter into a contract with the two firms the Board selected in December 2009 to design, operate and maintain the much anticipated Oakland Airport Connector. The vote is likely the final action
Two BART officers recognized for their on-the-job heroism
On Oct. 16, 2013, the Northern California Chief Special Agents Association (NCCSAA) recognized two BART Police Officers for their heroism in the line of duty. “The NCCSAA bestowed the Association’s Valor/Officer of the Year Awards to BART Detective John Johnson and Officer David McCormick for demonstrating
Special BART Board meeting held to discuss COVID-19
BART Board President Lateefah Simon has called a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. View the presentation that will be given to the Board. Listen to the full teleconference recording of the Special Board meeting. Please note, pursuant to Governor Newsom’s
Pit Stop Bathrooms near downtown SF BART stations
Update: 10/19/2018 Added a Pit Stop at 24th Street Station new map below and linked There are clean, well-maintained public bathrooms near three of our downtown San Francisco stations: Civic Center/UN Plaza, Powell Street, and 16th Street Mission. The Pit Stop Program is a partnership between BART and the
BART schedule changes 9/12/22 with several improvements
On September 12, 2022, BART’s schedule is changing to provide better spaced apart trains, add earlier train options, end scheduled single tracking in San Francisco, and improve transfers between BART and partner transit agencies. The new schedule also provides a new level of consistency seven days a week than
BART Calls on Union Leaders to End Strike, Return to Table
BART spokesperson Rick Rice issued the following statement after the morning commute: “We are sorry peoples’ lives have been disrupted by the union strike. This strike is not necessary and we call on union leaders to end it and join us at the table so the Bay Area can get moving again. The District has