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BART turns over internal affairs probe to independent, third-party law firm
BART announced today that it has turned over its internal affairs investigation to the Oakland-based law firm of Meyers Nave. Meyers Nave is an independent, third party that will investigate the actions of all the officers present during the events leading up to the shooting death of Oscar Grant on January 1
BART Police arrest serial robber targeting North Berkeley Station parking lots
This morning, BART Police arrested a juvenile near the North Berkeley Station connected to a series of gunpoint robberies targeting BART passengers in the parking lots of that station. The three robberies had occurred over the course of an eight day period. Each incident took place at about the same time and
BART Board approves resolution opposing MTC's work from home mandate
The BART Board approved the resolution to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) mandate of at least 60 percent of employees telecommuting for large Bay Area employers on its October 22nd meeting. The Board voted 8-1 to approve the resolution. Director Liz Ames was the sole "no" vote. The
Bikes on BART: March 18-22 commute period pilot is important next step
Detail from bike pilot poster By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web ProducerBART takes the next step in the history of bikes on board with a second pilot program the week of March 18-22 that will allow bikes on trains all day, including commute hours, with some restrictions. “This is an important test because it
BART seeks public comments on proposed fares for new West Dublin/Pleasanton station
BART invites the public to submit comments on proposed fares for its first new station to open since 2003 – the system’s 44th station, called West Dublin/Pleasanton, which is set to open in Spring 2011. The new station will be located between the existing Dublin/Pleasanton Station and the Castro Valley
BART running longer trains to World Series broadcast in SF's Civic Center Plaza
BART will run longer trains today to accommodate fans watching the Giants play Game 5 of the World Series live on a jumbo screen at San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza -- the game where the Giants could clinch the championship. The city is encouraging fans to come early to secure a spot on the lawn in front of
BART takes on sexual harassment and gender based violence with new community-led partnership
Black and latinx youth, artists, and community advocates overhaul safety on BART with #NotOneMoreGirl Unwelcome sexual advances, groping, the infliction of fear for safety, or worse -- this is the experience of many girls and gender-expansive youth when riding public transit. BART is responding and making a
Take BART to 39th Anniversary San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade
This year marks the 39th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. This year's theme is "In Order to Form a More Perfect Union…." The event will be held over the weekend of June 27 and 28, 2009. With more than 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than 20 community-run stages
BART Police Cupcakes for Kids helps sweeten holidays for low-income families
The BART Police Cupcakes for Kids fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 28, raised more than $3,000 in donations, all of which will be used to fund the annual Shop With a Cop event on Dec. 12. Shop With a Cop pairs police personnel with needy families from the community to give around 60 kids a chance to pick out
BART to run longer trains, add event trains for Cal game against Oregon
BART plans to run longer trains through Berkeley on Saturday when the Cal Bears take on Oregon at Memorial Stadium. The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Large crowds are expected for the game against the Ducks, the nation's top-ranked team in both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Poll for each of the past four