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Grant-funded art project at BART celebrates rich culture of mask-wearing
Pop-up mask giveaway events to meet the artist will be held Thursday Sept 24 and Thursday Oct 1 at Civic Center Station from 10am-Noon. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Berkeley multidisciplinary artist Tosha Stimage wants to change the way we think of masks.In partnership with BART, Stimage’s art
BART builds pipeline for escalator-elevator techs to keep system moving safely
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer From street to concourse, from concourse to platform, a system of exquisitely complex people-moving machines chugs away each day at BART. If trains are the face of BART, these machines -- escalators and elevators – are its circulatory system, propelling passengers who
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez statement on the horrific death of Tyre Nichols
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez issued the following statement on the horrific death of Tyre Nichols: “Words cannot express the pain, disgust, and trauma experienced from watching the murder of Tyre Nichols. The BART Police Department stands against the brutality and dehumanizing excessive force used to kill
BART is seeking public input on its Citizen Oversight Model
BART is seeking public input on its Citizen Oversight Model, which allows an independent board to monitor police conduct, review complaints, and make policy recommendations. You will find the Citizen Oversight Model here.
The public's insights are crucial in shaping a system that fosters trust between the community and law enforcement. Please share your thoughts by completing this survey.
Interested in electric vehicle charging stations? Tell BART what you think
Are you a BART rider? Are you interested in electric vehicles and how you can charge them? We want to hear from you. You can find links to two quick surveys on the Rider Feedback page of our Sustainability website section. One is for all riders, and another is for riders who use the Warm Springs Station. BART
Call BART for real-time info - now on the Interactive Voice Response system
Now you can get BART real-time arrival information using BART's Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, nicknamed "Ask Berta." Call your local Transit Information Center number, followed by 3, then 6. You can call anytime, 24/7, for automated information.Local numbers are: Oakland/Berkeley/San Leandro: 510
BART to Build New Station Entrance Canopy at 19th Street Station
The BART Board of Directors voted today to move forward with a pilot project to install a canopy enclosure over the street level escalator entrance to 19th Street Station in downtown Oakland. Installing a canopy will not only protect the escalator, but will improve passenger and employee safety. The canopy
BART to run longer trains but no extended service on Halloween weekend and Oct. 31
BART will run longer trains in and out of San Francisco on the evenings of Friday, Oct. 28; Saturday, Oct. 29; and Monday, Oct. 31, to accommodate customers expected to be attending Halloween weekend and Halloween night festivities there. However, there will be no extended train service on any of the nights
Podcast: A trailblazing woman who brought inclusion and reform to BART calls it a career
Transcript below: HOST: "There are few people who can claim a career path like the one followed by Tamar Allen. Over a span that stretches across four decades Allen has worn many hats ranging from police officer to Assistant General Manager. Allen has played a critical role in some of the largest projects in
How to receive timely information about BART service as Mehserle is released from jail
We know many of our customers are concerned about BART's service plan should there be any public reaction to the release of Johannes Mehserle. BART will use its website, mobile website, text alerts, email alerts and phone system to update you on any changes we may make to BART service. Our goal is to ensure