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BART Police on guard against pickpocketers

Undercover officers to be out in force during holiday shopping season BART police officers will be especially vigilant in the coming weeks to prevent would-be pickpocketers from spoiling the holiday spirit of shoppers. Undercover police and uniformed officers will be on the lookout for thieves and other law

Tsunami warning prompts preparations at BART

Last updated 11:35 am We have been monitoring conditions following the recent tsunami warning in our region and it appears as if any significant threat has subsided. No service changes are planned at this time though we are continuing to monitor the situation. For breaking news from BART please check updates

New Report: BART's Role in the Region

BART has enhanced the quality of life in the region since 1972 by providing rapid, reliable, and environmentally sustainable transportation. But the system is aging - without action to replace worn-out infrastructure, delays will increase, crowding will grow more acute, and the risk of unsafe conditions will

BART statement on SEIU contract approval

BART issued the following statement: “We are pleased BART’s SEIU workers have approved the labor agreement,” BART General Manager Grace Crunican said. “ATU has not announced results yet. Both our employees and the public will benefit from the comprehensive package approved tonight by SEIU. The contract lays

BART Board meets Thursday night

The BART Board of Directors meets Thursday, June 25, at 5 pm as part of their regular bimonthly public meeting schedule. The June 25 meeting will be held in the BART Board Room at the Kaiser Center, located at 344 20th St. in Oakland (pedestrian access is on Webster Street between the CVS and 24 Hour Fitness)

Go inside the Wheelhouse for BART to OAK

Getting people between Oakland International Airport and the Coliseum Station quickly and safely is right in BART’s Wheelhouse. On this edition of " Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART" we’ll take a look behind the scenes at the Wheelhouse, the hub of activity for BART to OAK. The ride is smooth and quiet but

BART welcomes Attorney General's participation

Today, BART General Manager Dorothy Dugger responded to the announcement that California Attorney General Jerry Brown would send an observer to the Alameda County District Attorney’s office as it investigates the officer-involved shooting at the Fruitvale BART Station on January 1, 2009. The District Attorney

When the earth shakes, BART checks

If you are a frequent BART rider, you know the scoop already -- when even a minor earthquake hits in the BART service area, trains are stopped so that routine safety checks can be performed. The delays are usually pretty short, anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, but can cause a ripple effect systemwide. It's part