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BART outlines latest offer as negotiations stall
The District’s latest attempt to reach a fair contract went unanswered tonight as the unions walked out of negotiations without responding to the current District proposal, despite the fact BART increased its wages and benefits offer by more than 70% since Thursday. With union leadership continuing to insist
BART to run Sunday service on Memorial Day
BART will run longer trains to carry the large crowds going to and from Carnaval, the Oakland A’s versus Arizona games and various concerts this Memorial Day weekend. BART IS CONVENIENT TO CARNAVALThe Carnaval festival and parade are one of the biggest multicultural events in California. Organizers expect
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