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BART expands service for "Sunday Streets," A's
Ditch your car this Sunday, September 14, and take BART to the second “Sunday Streets” San Francisco event. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the City of San Francisco will once again open up a car-free zone that connects the Bayview to Chinatown via the Embarcadero. BART will operate longer trains for Sunday
BART commemorates 1906 Quake With "Centennial" Train
Some BART stations will open early on April 18 to accommodate early risers marking 100th anniversary On April 18, 2006, BART will provide special transbay service for Bay Area residents wishing to attend the memorial ceremony at Lotta's Fountain in San Francisco to remember those who perished in the 1906
Pilot program approved for Segway use on BART
BART’s Board of Directors has approved a one-year pilot program regarding the use of Segways and other Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMD) on the BART system. Those who wish to use a Segway or similar device on BART will be able to do so after applying for and receiving one of a yet-to-be
BART redoubles efforts to address customer concerns
BART is launching an aggressive response to the results of its biannual Customer Satisfaction Survey as part of its continuing dedication to satisfying riders’ needs. The survey, presented to the Board of Directors on January 29, 2015, found that customer satisfaction has fallen compared to the previous
BART Board approves new labor contracts
Today the BART Board of Directors approved new labor contracts for BART’s three largest unions. The following statement was issued by BART General Manager Bob Powers and labor leaders Jesse Hunt, President ATU Local 1555, John Arantes, BART Chapter President SEIU Local 1021, Olivia Rocha, President SEIU Local
Why BART uses a nonstandard broad gauge
07.08.22 In celebration of BART’s 50th Anniversary this year, we’re looking back at the transit system’s five decades of service and innovation in a new series of stories. BART celebrates 50 years on Sept. 11, 2022. For decades, rail aficionados have asked us: Why does BART use a nonstandard gauge, or track
BART runs special service Thanksgiving week
Longer trains for shoppers and air travelers, Sunday service on the holiday BART will operate longer trains to help passengers get to and from San Francisco and Oakland international airports on the day before Thanksgiving — Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year
BART customers continue to set ridership records
On Saturday, October 31: Fifth-highest SaturdayFor the 3 a.m. (Saturday, October 31) to 3 a.m. (Sunday, November 1) revenue day, BART had 227,100 riders. This is the fifth-highest Saturday since BART began service. There were 133,700 transbay trips. On Friday, October 30: Second-highest ridership dayFor the 3