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Survey finds strong demand for BART mobile applications
A survey of BART riders who use mobile devices has found strong demand for new and existing applications and for expansion of wifi and cellphone coverage on BART. The survey was initiated by BART’s website team to evaluate the market for new mobile services. BART was one of the first public transit agencies
BART begins parking validation program at Fruitvale Station
Beginning Monday, January 31, BART will implement a parking validation system at the Fruitvale station. The validation program is in response to BART customer concerns that people who aren't riding BART are using BART parking areas. The new parking validation system is easy to use: 1. Park your car in a
BART launches limited rollout of TransLink fare payments
A limited rollout of TransLink fare payments on the BART system began Monday, August 3rd. Select BART EZ Rider cardholders will be invited to try out TransLink on BART and give us feedback on their experience. This group will involve a limited number of participants. Anyone else with a TransLink card is
Take BART to Oakland Museum's celebration of activism
The Oakland Museum of California and Creative Time are sponsoring the reenactment of a landmark 1969 speech by activist Angela Davis. It's part of a project to examine American democracy by considering today's political situation in context to that of the 1960s and 70s. The stage will be set for the
Take BART to the KPFA Crafts & Music Fair
The KPFA Crafts & Music Fair in San Francisco Dec. 13-14 is the largest weekend holiday fine crafts fair in Northern California, drawing thousands of KPFA listeners and supporters for a celebration of arts, music and free speech radio. There's a free shuttle to the fair from the Civic Center BART Station
BART's longest serving director dies at age 78
Nello Bianco served for 25 years The longest serving member of BART's Board of Directors died Sunday of health problems. Former Director Nello J. Bianco of Lafayette was 78 years old. "I am in mourning with his family," BART Board President Carole Ward Allen said. "Nello was an inspiration to me and very
Spreading the word about BART at the 2017 Black Expo
By JIAHAO HUANGBART Communications Intern The East Side Club in Oakland Coliseum is usually known for its luxurious interior, offering upscale concessions and an unparalleled view of the playing field for exclusive ticket holders. On a recent Saturday, however, the club was transformed to host the 2017
BART to hold public hearing on FY 2006 budget
BART BOARD TO LOOK AT DAILY PARKING FEES, REDUCING TICKET DISCOUNTS, ADDING TICKET SURCHARGES Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, BART's Board of Directors will hold a public hearing in the BART Board Room for the public to comment on both the Fiscal Year 2006 (FY06) Preliminary Operating Budget and
BART police go undercover to protect holiday shoppers
Crime rate down 15% on BART Many BART Police officers will be going undercover this holiday season to prevent criminal activities from spoiling the holiday spirit, despite a recent 15% drop in crime on the BART system. BART officials expect a big increase in the number of people taking the trains to do their
Regular BART service resumes through Concord Station
Updated: 4:01 am Regular BART service has resumed through the Concord BART Station following a slow speed train derailment on Sun., March 13. About the incidentThe 8th and 9th car of a 10-car SFO-bound train derailed aound 9:20 am on Sunday outside Concord Station. The train was just leaving the station and