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A cart, a cop, and $100: Eighth annual Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in need
More than 50 children filled the halls of Walmart San Leandro on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 16, to participate in the BART Police Department’s beloved Shop with a Cop event. The annual event, which was also attended by members of the Oakland Police Department, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, and the
Praise for Station Agents who go the extra mile to help riders
BART Station Agent Dee Malabuyo pictured at Downtown Berkeley Station By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerGoing above and beyond to help riders is nothing new for BART Station Agent Dee Malabuyo. Malabuyo was recognized recently with a commendation for exceptional service to Vinita Garnier, a rider who
Sunday schedule for Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 1
BART trains will run on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014. Service will open around 8 am.Labor Day is also a BART parking holiday; parking permit and fee requirements are not enforced in station parking facilities. Plan your trip using BART's QuickPlanner.
No train service between SF & East Bay Sept. 5th, 6th & 7th
.pdf of map The dates and times of the track closures are as follows: Date Track Work TimesSeptember 5-7 From the end of service Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday (reminder, Monday is a holiday and BART will operate on a Sunday schedule). Regular train service will resume for the Tuesday morning
Metropolitan Transportation Commission votes in favor of Oakland Airport Connector
The commission for the Bay Area’s transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency voted 11 to 5 today to keep $70 million in Stimulus funds with the Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) Project. However, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will revisit the issue at a special February 17 meeting
Meet the Fleet: Improved climate control highly anticipated on new trains
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer The Fleet of the Future train cars that begin arriving later this year for testing will have state-of-the-art climate control technology that's not only more comfortable, but more energy-efficient as well. Hot cars are a common complaint from riders on BART's oldest
Putting the Fleet of the Future to the test to ensure safety and reliability
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer When new Fleet of the Future train cars are delivered to BART property, they don't start carrying passengers right away. Instead, they first must undergo a series of tests to make sure they perform to specifications for safety, performance and longevity. Some 70
Notice of discussion of proposed surveillance technologies on 8/26/21
BART is giving notice of documents related to surveillance technology that will be discussed at the August 26, 2021, meeting of the Board of Directors. Notice to the Board of Directors Surveillance Impact Report | BART Police Body Worn Cameras (BWC) Surveillance Use Policy (Draft) | BART Police Body Worn
In 2019, a more systematic focus to modernizing elevators and escalators
A canopy covers a Powell Street escalator entrance, increasing reliability and safety By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer The new year at BART is bringing a more systematic, prioritized focus on a state of good repair for elevators and escalators, the heavy-duty, people-moving machines that BART couldn