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Public hearing held on proposed BART revenue enhancements, comments still welcome
BART's Board of Directors won't make a final decision about whether to increase parking fees, add ticket surcharges or reduce the generous discounts offered to seniors, the disabled or children until either the May 26 or June 9 board meetings. The Board held a public hearing on Thursday, April 28, 2005 to
Serial entrepreneur turned Station Agent trainee reflects on his journey to BART
Marcus Dyer had been working at San Leandro Station as a Station Agent trainee for only a week when he noticed something happening. The same six people, every time they stepped inside the station, would wave and stop to chat with him. “I wanted to become a Station Agent because it gives you the ability to be
BART union launches food and toy drive to help families in need
In the spirit of holiday giving, BART Station Agents and Train Operators (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1555 members) are teaming up to host a food and “Toys for Tots” drive. Volunteers will collect non-perishable food items and brand new toys at selected stations through Friday, November 18. If you would
Sharp-eyed BART customer and Station Agents foil bike thieves
A customer reported suspicious activity to the Station Agents at MacArthur Station Monday, April 11th at 11am. It appeared that some men were using tools to cut the locks on bikes parked there. When the men saw that they’d been spotted, they tried to get rid of their tools in a nearby garbage can. BART Police
"Temescal Flows" art under BART repainted after quake safety work
UPDATE: This repainting work was completed on Friday Feb. 12, 2016. We hope you enjoy the bright art work that was repainted by the artist following earthquake retrofit work. Read more about the project below. If you're a fan of the "Temescal Flows" artwork that brightens the gateway to Oakland's busy
Riders get more options to add Clipper cash value at BART stations
Each week more and more BART Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) are being modified to allow Clipper card holders eventually to add cash value to their cards at all 44 BART stations using cash or credit/debit cards. The 19th St./Oakland and 12 St./Oakland City Center stations are being added this week. Glen Park
BART schedule change 2/13/23 with minor updates to train service
BART’s schedule will change on Monday, February 13, 2023, with minor improvements to its weekday and weekend services. This February schedule change will retain BART's current frequencies across all lines on all days, but will include minor tweaks. On the Yellow Line (Antioch - SFO), arrival times will
Good Samaritan rider and BART partner save a life at Civic Center Station
A Good Samaritan rider who cared enough to delay his Monday commute and a BART contractor who recently lost a loved one to the opioid epidemic saved a life at Civic Center Station. Frank Altamirano, a supervisor with the Hunters Point Family nonprofit that staffs an elevator attendant pilot program, had
BART invites local musicians to celebrate Bach and his music on March 22
BART invites local musicians to join us and Bach in the Subways in a worldwide celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach and his enduring music on Friday, March 22 from 4:30-7 pm. Come listen to the music in our free areas or help participate and play music. Bach in the Subways is an international celebration of
Artwork from BART Lost and Found sent to Matthew Shepard Foundation for display
Hundreds of stray items can c ome into the BART Lost and Found office every day, and workers diligently try to reunite them with their owners. The typical process involv es tagging the item with the relevant information on when it was found, where, and by whom. Somehow, though, early this year, a piece showed