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Earthquake Safety construction work inside Fruitvale Station
As part of BART’s systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, seismic retrofit work at the Fruitvale Station continues. STAGE ONE (1) earthquake safety construction activity has begun inside the Fruitvale Station on the south side (back end) of the concourse -- this is a change from the original plan of working
Private construction forces on-street parking restrictions at Dublin/Pleasanton
A private construction company's work on a housing project will block 80 to 100 public parking spaces on two roads near the Dublin/Pleasanton Station. While BART does not control these parking spaces, many of our riders have used them in the past. Beginning Monday, May 2, 2005 drivers will no longer be able
K9 Unit
The safety and security of the BART system and its riders, employees, and surrounding communities are paramount concerns of BART PD. One vital tool that the Department has to keep the public safe and secure is its police canines. All BART PD canines are trained in explosives detection. K-9 teams deter crime
Final weekend shutdown cancelled for major track rebuilding project near Hayward Station as crews reach milestone
9/22/20 Update: BART’s work team has completed the most challenging aspects of the trackway replacement project that has been going on near the Hayward Station for several months. Because of this significant progress BART is cancelling the last of five scheduled weekend track shutdowns between the Bay Fair
Six years of police reforms
Six years after the tragic shooting death of Oscar Grant III focused attention on the BART Police Department (BPD), BART and BPD continue their efforts to reshape and reform themselves to meet the needs of the community BART serves. Among the steps BART took immediately after the January 1, 2009 tragedy was
Station Profile Survey running through May will gather vital data
The granddaddy of all BART research surveys -- known as the Station Profile Survey -- is gearing up to begin Feb. 17 and will provide a treasure trove of data to guide the agency and help the public in the future. It's the largest and oldest of all BART surveys, done approximately every six-to-10 years since
Electrical upgrade construction to begin at Ashby Station
As part of our 34.5KV cable system upgrade project, construction will begin to install electrical auxiliary cables and supports between MacArthur and Ashby stations and along elevated structures in north Oakland. Construction crews will create fenced enclosures to install cables, electrical switchgear and
Earthquake safety work at Daly City Station to affect fare gates
Dear Customer: As part of BART's systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, we have been strengthening structures at the Daly City Station to withstand future earthquakes. Starting early February 2010, construction crews will start work inside the station. We will need to close two fare gates at the south end of
Apology to our valued customers
On Tuesday, March 30, we experienced a small fire between the Powell Street and Civic Center stations during the heart of the morning commute. The fire forced us to suspend train service into San Francisco. We worked quickly to put out the flames. After we restored train service, we began making announcements
Temporary elevator closures at 12th, 19th, MacArthur for ADA work
Dear Customer: As part of work to upgrade our stations and improve Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, we will be temporarily closing some elevators at three stations over the next several weeks: 12th St./Oakland City Center Station; 19th St./Oakland Station and MacArthur Station Details on each