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BART and The Salvation Army launch "Partners for Change" campaign to help homeless
BART is teaming up with The Salvation Army during its seasonal Red Kettle Campaign with a new “Partners for Change” initiative inside BART stations systemwide. The first of its kind partnership will provide donated funds and paper BART tickets from BART riders to help pay for supportive services for those who
BART seeks your input on critical issues including fare increases
NOTE: The community meetings have now all been completed, and the online research survey closed Friday, March 30, 2012. However, you can always submit your feedback on any issue to BART by using the email comment form. Importante: BART trata de obtener su opinión sobre problemas críticos, entre ellos las
BART Board to discuss earthquake and employee safety matters at night meeting
The BART Board of Directors meets Thursday, March 26, at 5 pm to consider topics including an overview of long term earthquake retrofitting needs of the Berkeley Hills Tunnel. The meeting will be held in the BART Board Room at the Kaiser Center, located at 344 20th St. in Oakland (pedestrian access is on
BART, unions reach tentative agreement for new 4-year contract
BART and three of its five unions representing nearly 2,700 employees have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract that meets their goals to save the District $100 million in labor costs. "After many hours of negotiations, we are very pleased to announce this tentative contract agreement
BART to bring free outdoor music series to stations in September and October
The sounds of rock, Latin music, and more will bring joy to BART riders in the months of September and October as the latest “welcome back” gesture by the agency to encourage riders to return to transit and reinforce the role public transit plays in fueling the Bay Area’s economy and culture. BART is
BART now takes American Express for credit card purchases
American Express has been added to the approved credit cards accepted on the BART system. The American Express card may be used to purchase tickets at all logoed ticket vending machines throughout the system as well as for purchases at the Customer Services Office located in the Lake Merritt Station. For more
BART Police roll out bike patrol program for Earth Day
Soon many BART Police officers will be patrolling stations and parking lots on two wheels instead of four. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, BART officials announced the launch of the BART Police Bike Patrol Pilot Program at the North Berkeley BART Station. It will mean some BART Police officers
BART to give away free tickets to encourage holiday shopping and travel
On Thursday, December 2, from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., BART will give free tickets to 60,000 commuters at the Downtown Berkeley, 12th St./Oakland City Center, Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell and Civic Center stations (while supplies last). These 60,000 commuters will receive two tickets (perfect for taking a
SFO Station turns three, BART celebrates with $300k ridership campaign
RIDERSHIP TO SFO STILL SHOWING NON-STOP GROWTH BART is proud to celebrate the third anniversary of revenue service to its San Francisco International Station (SFO) by announcing a new $300,000 ridership growth campaign designed to increase the station's already growing ridership. The SFO Station has served 7
BART Board of Directors elects Foley President, Saltzman Vice President
The BART Board of Directors held its annual election for leadership positions today, electing Director Mark Foley President and Director Rebecca Saltzman Vice President. Incoming Board President Mark Foley says one of his primary objectives during his 2021 term in office will be working to fundamentally