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BART reduces trains speeds, station lighting, to help PG&E and state power grid
Well before the California Independent System Operator declared that the Bay Area would be in a Stage Two Power Emergency at 1:10 p.m. today (Monday, July 24), BART began doing its part to help prevent the possibility of rolling blackouts by volunteering to reduce the tremendous demand on the state's power
Second state-of-the-art rail grinder combats noise on BART trains
Now on BART TV: New rail grinder We've heard from some of you about the noise that you hear while riding BART. Now there's some good news in the battle against noise: BART now has two state-of-the-art rail grinders. "For years BART lived with one rail grinder," said Michael Brown, BART engineer. "It was
Bridge toll goes up July 1; take BART to avoid the toll increase
Bay Bridge tolls are going up again. Starting July 1, drivers will pay $6 to cross the Bay Bridge during peak commute hours and $5 on the weekends.Carpools will now pay a $2.50 toll instead of crossing for free. With higher bridge tolls, some drivers will re-think their commute and take advantage of BART's
Win free BART tickets and celebrate the earth at Blue Sky Festival April 19
People who choose BART help contribute to a cleaner environment. It is within this spirit that BART hosts the annual Blue Sky Festival. It is the region’s most collaborative Earth Day celebration where environmental organizations from all over the Bay Area gather to help educate the public about eco-friendly
BART rolls out seamless daily fee parking payment option on official app
BART is rolling out its most significant parking payment modernization effort to date, offering daily fee parking payment through the official BART app. The program is now available at five stations: Antioch, West Oakland, Hayward, South San Francisco, and El Cerrito del Norte. BART plans to expand the
BART Board imposes terms on ATU; union plans strike for close of service Sunday
The Amalgamated Transit Union has announced its intention to strike at the close of service on Sunday, after the BART Board of Directors voted Thursday to impose terms of employment on the union. A strike would halt BART service. The Board took the action after members of ATU, which represents train operators
BART contracts falconer to deter pigeons at El Cerrito del Norte Station
At El Cerrito del Norte Station on a recent weekday morning, heads turned and eyes widened at an unusual sight along the station platform. An adult male Harris hawk, named Pac-Man, sat serenely perched atop his handler’s gloved wrist preening himself. Though Pac-Man doesn’t know it, he’s got a very important
Measure RR Safe Routes to BART to provide critical funds for improved station access
BART is moving forward with a first-of-its-kind community partnership initiative that will provide millions of dollars in Measure RR funding for projects that will make it easier for riders to safely get to BART stations. The Safe Routes to BART Program has identified four projects to receive a combined total
Innovative training program helps prepare trainees for jobs as BART track workers
An instructor demonstrates a track jack at Cypress Mandela Training Center. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer One tends bar, one digs swimming pools, another has a temp gig at a seasonal pop-up store. They are eager-to-learn hard workers, seeking careers and not just side hustles. The students
Help at the holidays: BART employee toy drive benefits Mission Neighborhood Centers
Nearly 1,000 toys and more than $2,500 in gift cards were presented today to Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. at the BART Board of Directors meeting. By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerIt’s right after lunch and the younger children have been picked up from their schools by staff and ferried to the