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BART budget prioritizes safety with continued emphasis on Quality of Life issues
The BART Board of Directors has approved a $2.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) which begins July 1, 2019. The budget focuses on expanding and investing in Quality of Life issues, including the addition of 19 police officers and four unarmed fare inspectors. “This budget is designed to make BART
National Engineers Week: Meet three engineers rebuilding the BART system
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer For nearly 70 years the National Society of Professional Engineers has held a National Engineering Week to increase interest in engineering careers and attract a diverse and well-educated engineering workforce. This year, we’re observing National Engineering Week from
Engineers Week: Meet some people and projects building a better BART
Workers guide a section of track into place as it hangs from a crane by Richmond Station. Photo by Maria J. Avila By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerAcross the 131 miles of track and 50 stations of the BART system, Professional Engineers are working every day to deliver on our mission of safe and
BART Board awards Oakland Airport Connector contract in historic vote
The struggling Bay Area economy just received a big boost thanks to the BART Board, whose historic vote today also means BART customers will finally have a swift, world-class train-to-plane connection between the Coliseum BART Station and the Oakland Airport. After two decades of planning and debate, the
BART tests digital monitors with service information above fare gates
You can find lots of digital monitors with real-time info at BART stations, but for the first time, now you can find a set directly above the fare gates – in a pilot project at Civic Center Station. The idea is, you’ll see how much time you have to get to the platform, or be able to change your plans if there
BART running longer trains for Giants' World Series victory parade
BART is urging fans and commuters alike to take public transportation to San Francisco on Wednesday, when a World Series victory parade for the Giants is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The Giants clinched the championship Monday night against the Texas Rangers. BART will be running longer trains on all lines
Tips to avoid thefts of mobile phones or other electronic devices on BART
Coast to coast, thefts of mobile phones and other electronic devices are on the rise. Unfortunately, BART is not immune to this criminal activity. We want your ride on our system to be a pleasant, crime-free experience, so the BART Police Department is sharing the following tips to keep you safe and your
BART Board of Directors elects Simon President, Foley Vice President
( Newly elected BART Board President Lateefah Simon (left) presents an award to outgoing BART Board President Bevan Dufty) The BART Board of Directors held its annual election for leadership positions today, voting Director Lateefah Simon President and Director Mark Foley Vice President. Director Simon has
BART invites public to Black History Month event Feb. 17
BART invites the public to its second annual Black History Month event, which will be held on Wednesday, February 17, at BART’s headquarters, 300 Lakeside Drive in Oakland. A fair featuring food, art, crafts and exhibits will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor foyer. The celebratory program
Human trafficking: It’s in our communities, and BART aims to be part of the solution
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerThe girl was a 13-year-old cheerleader in Oakland, the 38-year-old man called her his girlfriend, and he bought her ice cream between the sex acts she did with strangers for $40 apiece.BART Police Lt. Ed Alvarez helped get the conviction that sent that man to prison