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August is Capitol Corridor Month
Every year we set aside one month to celebrate the connection between BART and the Capitol Corridor, making Sacramento and San Jose just one quick-and-easy transfer away! The Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger train system that provides a convenient alternative to traveling along the congested I-80, I
BPD announces arrests in two felony cases
Arrests have been made in connection with this Sunday’s stabbing at the Lafayette BART Station as well as an armed robbery that happened on board a BART train the morning of September 11 th. The two crimes are not related but both arrests occurred within the last 24 hours. Both suspects were found after BPD
New details and boost in reward for 2016 West Oakland homicide
The BART Police Department is releasing new information about the killing of 19-year-old Carlos Funez-Romero, who was fatally shot aboard a BART train stopped at the West Oakland Station on January 9, 2016. The department is also announcing the reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect is
Earthquake Safety construction starts inside Coliseum Station
As part of BART’s systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, seismic retrofit work at the Coliseum Station continues and expands inside the Station, into the Concourse. This construction, consists of seismic retrofit work performed on each footing and pier cap (a beam connecting two columns) that serves to support
Walnut Creek Station Modernization
BART Walnut Creek Station Modernization Plan/TOD Access Improvements In coordination with the Walnut Creek Transit Village project, BART is planning for improvements to Walnut Creek Station that will support improved station access, safety and customer experience. Since opening in 1973, Walnut Creek Station
Daily parking fee of $1 to start April 27 at Castro Valley, Union City
Beginning Monday, April 27, 2009, BART will charge a $1.00 daily parking fee at Castro Valley and Union City Stations. Drivers who park at these stations will be required to pay the daily fee weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The parking fee program, combined with existing programs, will offer customers a
How changing your bike lock can help prevent theft
With more and more people switching from four wheels to two, bikes that are not securely locked can be easy pickings for thieves. By changing your bike lock, you can take the first step to keeping your bike safe. When leaving your bike at a BART station make sure it is secured with a good quality U-Lock. We
Expect delays between Berkeley and Richmond Stations Sundays--Update
Update 4/30/2014: Because the work crew was able to complete the replacement of the worn 3rd rail safely and ahead of schedule, there will be no work on the Richmond Line this Sunday. =========================================================== We will be performing track maintenance on the Richmond Line for
Permanent entrance closures planned at Civic Center for traction power project
Update August 2018- The 8 th and Market entrance (outside the Hotel Whitcomb) will be permanently closed November 1, 2018. Update Jan 25, 2018- The BART Board of Directors were given an informational presentation today about this project. View the presentation. Updated Oct 23, 2017 to note the wooden
Civil Engineering: The Visionaries
Making stations more accessible and environmentally friendly is part of the civil engineer’s job. Above, a p r omenade lined with palm trees leads to housing within steps of the Union City BART Station Part IV in our four-part series celebrating National Engineers Week. You're invited to join in our Twitter Q