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BART Independent Police Auditor invites public to community forum April 24
The Office of the Independent Police Auditor and the BART Citizen Review Board cordially invite the community to a public forum on April 24 in order to: Learn about how the oversight system operates Find out what happens when you file a complaint Provide valuable feedback to help make the oversight system as
BART PD's "Shop With a Cop" help bring holiday cheers to children in need
A record number of children from low-income families received a holiday to remember this week, as BART PD and other local law enforcement agencies teamed together to buy the toys, clothing and school supplies the children has been wishing for. On Wednesday, December 11, BART PD hosted the sixth annual "Shop
The science of the screech: Big progress for BART's efforts to lower the volume of your ride
BART has reached a milestone in its efforts to bring riders a quieter ride. Now more than half of BART’s train cars have been outfitted with an advanced wheel profile that reduces both noise and wear on the rail. On the latest edition of our podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we’re focusing on
Library-a-Go-Go comes to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station
BART is adding a novel amenity for its El Cerrito del Norte customers, giving riders access to library books via Library-a-Go-Go, an ATM-style device. BART and the Contra Costa County Library will launch the newest “Library-a-Go-Go” book lending machine at El Cerrito del Norte Station on Tuesday, June 16
BART issues statement in support of the High-Speed Rail Draft Business Plan
BART Board President Robert Raburn issued the following statement in response to the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2018 Business Plan that was released Friday, March 9: “BART fully supports High-Speed Rail and we share the Authority’s goal to deliver modern passenger rail service linking
BART Board recognizes rider's heroic actions during fatal November attack
At the Thursday, December 19, 2019 meeting, the BART Board of Directors issued a commendation to 22-year-old Sophia Humphrey for her compassionate and courageous actions during and after a fatal attack on a BART rider on November 19, 2019 onboard a train. Humphrey, a nursing student at Ohlone College, texted
BART earns $49 million grant to bolster affordable housing and green development
BART’s transit-oriented development plans in Oakland and El Cerrito are receiving a $49 million boost. The grant from the California State Transportation Agency's 2022 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program will support greater bike and pedestrian access, new public spaces, and other improvements at the
Public comment portal now open for BART PD's compliance with CALEA standards
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) public access portal is now open for public comment on the compliance of BART PD to CALEA standards. This access allows for the public to provide comments, commendations and other information regarding the department's quality of service or
BART statement on the sudden passing of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan
BART is mourning the sudden and tragic passing of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. Supervisor Chan was the first Asian American to be elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. She was elected to the California State Assembly in 2000 and was the first woman and first Asian American to serve as
Teens can now get a big discount on BART with a Youth Clipper card
By JIAHAO HUANGContributing Writer If you’re 13-18 and have a school break coming up for the holidays, here’s a tip that can save you big bucks in 2018: Get a Youth Clipper card for a 50% discount on your BART rides -- or prepare to pay extra if you keep using a paper ticket. Previously, the Youth discount