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Pride Month 2023: On the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and public transit advocacy
The BART contingent at the 2022 San Francisco Pride Parade. Alfred Twu recently noticed something when staring at the BART System Map. “If you look at it, the map just so happens to be a rainbow,” quipped Twu, a transit advocate and California Democratic Party delegate. Though we’re guessing it’s coincidental
Civic Center Bike Station opens in downtown San Francisco
Bicycle access continues to improve as BART’s sixth Bike Station opens in the heart of San Francisco’s bike network at Civic Center station, bringing the total number of bike parking spaces there to 248, thanks to a partnership with the SFCTA. Secure parking is just one part of BART’s three-pronged strategy
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