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New transparency initiative increases public’s access to BART crime data
The BART Police Department is now sharing reports of Part 1 crimes with the website CrimeMapping.com. The site will process the crime data with its advanced mapping engine to show where the crime has occurred within the BART system. The service is free and available to everyone. CrimeMapping.com is a
BART presents facts of labor contract negotiations to Governor's inquiry panel
BART is presenting its position on the state of contract negotiations, current offers to the unions and its financial outlook to Governor Brown's Board of Investigation today in Oakland as part of the process to get a 60 day cooling off period. The District requested the Governor to consider seeking the
Capitol Corridor and BART unveil “courtesy light” at Richmond for easier transfer
Capitol Corridor train passengers who transfer from Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to the Capitol Corridor intercity rail service at the intermodal station in Richmond, CA will now enjoy a more seamless and reliable transition between the two systems. Together, the agencies have installed a “courtesy light” on
BART trial of pay-by-mobile-phone technology called a success
Imagine walking into the BART station without needing a ticket -- you just tap your mobile phone against the fare gate to pay your fare. Those posters you see on the platform are "smart" ads -- by pointing your phone at them, you can get a discount to a new movie or directions to a nearby restaurant. That
BART increasing focus on maintenance to meet customer needs and employee safety
An early peek at BART's priorities for the 2014-2015 budget shows an increased focus on employee safety and keeping aging equipment well-maintained for reliability and passenger safety. BART riders have probably noticed more and more track maintenance being performed during service hours, especially during
BART hosts ice cream giveaway Saturday, Oct. 13 & 27
BART's 40th anniversary celebrations continue this month with four remaining ice cream giveaways courtesy of Dreyer's. On Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 1pm to 4pm, the public is invited to Castro Valley Station for ice cream or Fremont Station for ice cream and delicious bundt cakes provided by Fremont’s
BART is now on Twitter! Follow us for news, photos and commute color
BART is on Twitter! First we spruced up our website to give you more real-time info and interactive features. Now we’re also on Twitter, the social networking and microblogging service that started right here in the Bay Area. It’s an experiment of sorts because we don’t know what kind of tweets (the 140
BART discusses priorities for keeping system in State of Good Repair
Cover page of presentation In coming weeks, BART staff and officials will be visiting with groups throughout the Bay Area discussing priorities that will be needed to meet the demands of record ridership and to keep the transit system in a State of Good Repair. Check back here for a list of meetings when they
New law aims to make BART safer, cleaner for riders, employees
By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web Producer A new law aiming to create a safer, cleaner environment for BART riders and employees is being implemented, and BART will hold a series of community meetings in February to inform the public about the law and seek feedback on its implementation. Assembly Bill 716
BART readies for record ridership during Friday Warriors parade in Oakland
Congratulations on winning the NBA title, Golden State Warriors! Historic wins mean historic crowds of celebrating basketball fans— and BART has already been preparing to accommodate the record-breaking number of people expected to attend the downtown Oakland parade and victory rally on Friday. The team and