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BART wins approval to put first Fleet of the Future train into service
We've been given the go ahead to put our new Fleet of the Future cars into service. That approval came from the California Public Utilities Commission Wednesday night after a comprehensive testing process. You can expect to see the first train in service as early as Friday afternoon. This is exciting news for
BART PD showcases teams helping to prevent crime and harassment amid ridership surge
The BART Police Department is building on its increased visibility in the system using non-sworn Transit Ambassadors and Crisis Intervention Specialists as thousands of riders return to the system this month. Those unarmed BPD staff are bolstering the presence already provided by sworn officers. BART’s
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 Board will meet June 10 to consider budget for Fiscal Year 2011
The BART Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 10, to adopt a budget for the fiscal year (FY11) that begins July 1, 2010. Board discussions at recent meetings have centered on options for spending $4.5 million in available funding. The Board of Directors has expressed a desire to show
BART works on adding AC capacity; offers rider tips to help beat heat
It's another hot day in the Bay, and like everything else, BART is affected when the temperatures soar. ADDING AC CAPACITY "The heat can wreak havoc with the air conditioning units on some of our train cars. We are working hard to incorporate new technologies which will add capacity to the air conditioning
BART Board votes to boost power washing at San Francisco's Mission St. Stations
The BART Board voted today to quadruple the duration of power washings for the 16 th St/Mission Station and 24 th St/Mission Station plazas and walkways, boosting the nightly cleanings from one hour to four hours. Power washing is required to maintain the cleanliness of areas at BART that are subject to the
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
Take BART to the 2024 Black Joy Parade in Oakland
The Black Joy Parade returns on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Downtown Oakland, making its way down Franklin St. The hyper-positive parade celebrates the Black experience and the community's contribution to history and culture in this seventh annual parade and celebration.
Use 12th and 19th Street Stations in Oakland to watch the parade.
Be sure to wave at the BARTmobile during the parade! View our BARTable guide for celebrating Black History Month and how to support Black owned businesses near BART stations.
Avoid Lines at Vending Machines and Put Clipper on Your Phone
Getting a Clipper card on your cellphone or Apple Watch before you head to the parade will save you time and money.
Before you leave home, put a digital Clipper card in your phone’s (or Apple Watch’s) digital wallet through either Apple Pay or Google Pay and load funds for immediate use (check the round trip fare for your trip). Every rider 5 years and older needs their own Clipper card - families can’t share a card. Do not use the Clipper app for this. Taking these steps before you arrive at BART will save you time (and the $3 plastic card fee) as lines for the vending machines may be long.
Seen and Heard on BART this week: golden spiral tattoo, fun facts, shop talk
BART riders are a busy bunch -- taking trains to work, to play, to meet friends and travel around the Bay Area. While they're on BART they're gaming, crocheting, listening to music, reading and people-watching. Here's a fresh batch of things people saw and talked about on BART this week. We'll update this
A Night in the Life: What it’s like to be a train cleaner at BART
Utility Foreworker Jennie Meixel on the overnight shift at the Hayward train yard By RAQUEL CRITESBART Communications Intern A bright half-moon over the Hayward yard reflects off the yellow safety vests of a half-dozen utility workers who just came on duty for their 9 to 5 shift -- 9 pm to 5 am, that is --