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BART morning transbay ridership up 49%
Systemwide ridership up 24% Following last night's closure of the Bay Bridge, BART's transbay ridership this morning was up 49% compared to a normal Wednesday morning. Typically between the start of service and 10 a.m. BART would carry about 55,800 passengers between the East Bay and San Francisco. This
Take BART to San Francisco's "Sunday Streets"
Join an urban experiment this Sunday as San Francisco opens the streets along a four-and-a-half-mile route to encourage walking, biking, skating and other car-free activities. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the city will limit traffic on a stretch of road connecting the Bayview to Chinatown via the Embarcadero. The
Column by BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey
The following is an op-ed column by BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey that was published July 3 in the Contra Costa Times. By Kenton Rainey BART Chief of Police Today marks the end of my second full week as the new BART Chief of Police. I wish I could report that it was pretty uneventful, but I cannot. The
New hours for BART's Transit Information Center
Starting Mon., Jan 7, 2013, BART's Transit Information Center will be open from 8am to 9pm daily. Automated schedules, fares and real-time information is also available 24/7. If you'd like a help planning your BART trip, or more information about transit services that connect to BART, give us a call! Local
BART issues statement as unions go on strike
Following decisions by its unions to go on strike, BART Spokesperson, Rick Rice, said, “We have a long way to go but we can’t get any closer if we aren’t at the table. We reached tentative agreements on 11 items today and we should use that momentum to reach a deal. Walking away doesn’t do any good. “The
Carlos Rojas will be BART's new Chief of Police
General Manager Grace Crunican announced today the hiring of Carlos Rojas as Chief of Police, welcoming him to BART from the Santa Ana Police Department, where he served as Chief for five years and as an officer since 1990. Rojas brings 27 years of extensive experience and leadership in community policing. He
Take BART to Fremont to sample Indian culture
By Sindya N. Bhanoo Sampling the culture of India doesn't have to involve a plane ticket. Just ride BART to Fremont. The city, which is 10 percent Asian Indian, offers an authentic taste of India. Across from the Fremont BART Station is Naz8 Cinemas, a multiplex where the latest Bollywood releases play all
BART to run a Saturday schedule on Presidents' Day
BART will operate on a Saturday schedule on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 20, beginning at 6 a.m. to midnight on all five lines. Passengers can plan their trip by using BART's fast and easy online QuickPlanner.
BART tests additional trains on Fremont lines
With repairs partially completed, BART is testing the operation of additional trains along a section of track impacted by damage from a May 10 fire. As long as the repaired electronic equipment continues to perform successfully, both the Fremont-Richmond and the Fremont-Daly City lines will operate Monday
BART runs on Sunday schedule for Thanksgiving 2015
BART will run on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving, Thursday. November 26, 2015, with service beginning at approximately 8 am. Parking will be free at all stations however parking rules still apply. BART will run on a regular schedule on Friday, November 27, 2015.