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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

BARTtv: Bike patrol video

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

BART Board makes history, picks first female to lead agency

Board promotes Dorothy Dugger to General Manager After a nationwide search, the BART Board of Directors made history today by appointing the agency's first female to the top spot, giving her a clear directive to both enhance customer service and improve the work environment for employees. By a 6 to 3 vote at

Juveniles suspected of phone thefts on San Francisco BART trains arrested

BART is seeking help from cell phone owners who fell victim to a specific theft pattern. On July 18, 2012, two juveniles suspected of "grab and go" thefts from unsuspecting customers on BART trains were arrested by San Francisco Police officers (SFPD) and booked by BART Police for robbing a BART passenger

BART officer suffers cuts, bruises following officer involved shooting

A BART police officer is suffering from cuts and bruises on his arm this morning as investigators try to determine why a suspect reportedly armed with a knife caused police to shoot and kill him on the platform of the Civic Center/UN Plaza BART Station. Shortly after the officer-involved-shooting, BART police

Take BART to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl - UCLA vs Illinois

UCLA vs Illinois – Saturday, December 31 at 12:30pm The UCLA Bruins, champions of the Pac-12 South division, will meet the Big Ten’s Illinois Fighting Illini in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on Saturday, December 31, 2011 with a 12:30 p.m. kickoff. The Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl is the only bowl game