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Passenger advisory regarding protests planned for Fruitvale Station

Dear Passenger: In the event protests at the Fruitvale BART Station on Thursday, March 5, 2009, disrupt your commute, please be aware of the information below. We understand the protests will begin around 4 p.m. and could potentially result in the closure of the station. If the Fruitvale Station is closed

In Memoriam of Christopher Sheppard

Christopher Sheppard Christopher D. Sheppard died on October 19, 2013, during a tragic accident that occurred while Mr. Sheppard was inspecting BART tracks. Mr. Sheppard was a dedicated family man, a dear friend, a well-loved co-worker, an author and experienced engineer who spent his career refining his

Expanded service for Bay to Breakers

BART will provide special service for the world famous ?Bay to Breakers? race in San Francisco on Sunday, May 15 by starting some train service two hours earlier than the regular 8 a.m. Sunday starting time. BART will provide train service from all East Bay stations, Millbrae and San Francisco stations to the

Rail cars of the future: Check out early concepts and give feedback

The BART Board of Directors heard a presentation Thursday about long-range plans for the biggest capital project since the original construction of BART – replacing the aging fleet of 700 rail cars, many of which date back to when BART began service in 1972.The rail car replacement project is a $3.4 billion

Earthquake safety construction to start inside El Cerrito Plaza Station

Starting in January 2012, construction crews will start earthquake strengthening work inside the El Cerrito Plaza Station. Crews will construct scaffolding and enclosures around work areas and at times will need to temporarily change pedestrian access inside the station. This means it may take longer to make

Extraordinary circumstances only for cell phone interruptions

BART’s new cell phone policy sets a standard of “extraordinary circumstances” when cell phone service could be temporarily interrupted. The policy, adopted by the BART Board of Directors today by unanimous vote states a temporary interruption could be implemented only when BART “…determines that there is

Bus bridge between Walnut Creek And Pleasant Hill May 28 - 31

BART crews are installing the final section of crossover track between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations. This work requires that we close the tracks between these two stations beginning 7p.m. Friday, May 28 through the end of service Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day weekend). To accommodate customers, we

Watch the online town hall from May 25

*An archived video of the town hall is available at www.bart.gov/townhall Before finalizing our Fiscal Year 2017 budget, we want to hear from the public and answer their questions about our funding priorities. On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 BART Board President Tom Radulovich and budget staff will hold a live

Upgrade Coming for Powell St. Ceiling

* Subsequent to this article, the BART Board voted on April 28, 2016 to reject all bids for this contract due to an issue in the bidding process and to re-advertise the contract. * BART is restoring Powell Street Station to its showcase status thanks in part to a Board vote today to upgrade the ceiling at the

Temporary stairway and restroom closure at Bay Fair

As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, work to strengthen structures at Bay Fair Station continues to progress. The next stage of construction inside the station will involve work around the north staircase and require temporary closure of the men’s restroom for up to four months. An accessible