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50 years of service: A look back at BART’s electric opening day
In celebration of BART’s 50th Anniversary this year, we’re looking back at the transit system’s five decades of service and innovation in a new series of stories. BART celebrates 50 years on Sept. 11, 2022. BART’s Opening Day by the Numbers # of stations open 12 Miles of track open 28 # of trains running 18
BART frontline workers to participate in Twitter "Ask Me Anything" this Thursday
In honor of Transit Worker Appreciation Day on March 18th, BART is holding an "Ask Me Anything" Q&A session on Twitter with a BART car cleaner and a station agent. Sterling Johnson, a BART car cleaner at Concord Maintenance Yard, and Stephine Barnes, a BART station agent, will take over the BART Twitter
Largest rider survey in BART's history reveals treasure trove of data
Understanding how riders use and access system helps BART plan for future The largest survey of BART riders ever conducted – like BART’s version of the U.S. Census – reveals a treasure trove of data about how riders use and access the system that will help BART plan for the future. The 2008 Station Profile
BART general manager resigns; search for new GM begins Thursday
Tomorrow the BART Board of Directors will officially begin the process of searching for a new general manager, following the resignation of BART General Manager Dorothy Dugger. Dugger turned in her resignation letter to the BART Board of Directors this morning. After spending nearly 19 years at BART
BART unveils new draft bicycle plan, seeks public comment
Photo by Nick Sherman via Flickr Over the past year, BART has crafted a brand new bicycle plan that defines the strategies BART will pursue over the next 10 years to double the number of passengers who access stations by bike. This is an update to BART’s first Bicycle Plan, published 10 years ago
BART to receive $270 million in additional federal funding to support service
Today, BART was notified we will receive $270.8 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Additional Assistance Grant Program. BART is receiving the second highest amount in the country, with New York’s MTA receiving the highest. The award recognizes BART’s unique reliance on fare revenue and the importance
BART proposal preserves salaries, eliminates $100 million in labor costs
Today, BART management outlined its proposal that ensures BART workers keep their current salaries while still meeting the target of $100 million in labor costs savings over the next four years. BART’s proposal offers a menu of options totaling more than $100 million – options that reduce BART’s deficit
BART releases Sustainability Report highlighting its commitment to green energy
BART has released its annual Sustainability Report this week, highlighting BART's 100% GHG-free electricity sourcing and other commitments to sustainability. "Our commitment to providing safe, affordable, equitable, and environmentally friendly public transportation will guide us toward our goals," said BART
Golden State Warriors give BART customers a treat for going green
Steph Curry meets a fan at Rockridge Station BART customers were big winners today when two Golden State Warriors players gave out BART tickets to encourage people to “go green” when it comes to getting around the Bay Area. Warriors’ players Stephen Curry and Ekpe Udoh, coming off a big win against the Lakers
New law will help achieve BART energy goals and save money
BART’s commitment to 100% clean, renewable electric supply by 2045 took a major step forward thanks to a bill signed into law September 20th by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 923, authored by East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, grants BART unrestricted access to California’s wholesale energy markets, as well as