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An important message from BART Police about metal theft
You may have heard about thefts of copper wire and other material from locations around the Bay Area. BART has not been immune to this criminal activity. Some people may think, “Why should I care?” or “They’ve got insurance.” But these thieves are taking your property and costing you money. BART is a public
Pride Month 2023: The story of BART's beloved Pride shirts
Purchase your 2023 BART Pride shirt and socks at railgoods.com and stay tuned for additional BART Pride storytelling throughout the month of June. The release of the new BART Pride t-shirt design has become something of an event in the Bay Area each year. That’s in large part due to Roderick McFarland, BART’s
BART Communications unveils new campaigns to complement ridership recovery
With focus on rider experience and community engagement, especially younger demographics, BART Communications unveiled new campaigns to help complement BART's ongoing ridership recovery efforts. BART Communications will be focusing on several areas in 2023 on several fronts: minimizing rider pain points
BART tests on-demand info by SMS text messaging
BART is beta testing a new service to provide riders with train arrivals, delay advisories, elevator status and other information on-demand by SMS (short-message service) text messages. For details visit http://www.bart.gov/sms. Texting is an increasingly popular means of communication and can be used even on
Top BART officials outline safety program at legislative hearing
BART’s Chief Safety Officer and BART’s Assistant General Manager of Operations will testify today at a hearing of the California Assembly Labor and Employment Committee to discuss BART’s robust and comprehensive work place safety programs. The hearing will be held from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 445 Golden Gate
BART re-launches Law Enforcement Security Enhancement Program
In a move to enhance passenger security, keep Station Agents safe and reduce fare evaders, BART is re-launching its Law Enforcement Security Enhancement Program (LESEP). Active, full-time sworn officers and District Attorney Investigators from pre-authorized law enforcement agencies within the four counties
Carpool to Dublin/Pleasanton BART with Scoop and get guaranteed parking
Commuters now have a new option for securing a parking spot at BART’s Dublin/Pleasanton station. BART is collaborating with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Scoop Technologies to maximize the efficiency of BART’s parking lots through carpooling. Starting January 23rd, commuters who carpool
Senior citizens learn about the benefits of BART at transit fair
Barbara Olson shows off a roll-out pen with BART map at the transit fair. By MADELEINE VALDEZBART Communications Intern Sylvia Saunders and Barbara Mow are good friends. They go out on trips, meet up to say hi, and have fun together. They know each other very well but they didn’t know about the senior field
BART approves $3.5 billion capital reinvestment bond measure
On Thursday June 9th, the BART Board of Directors voted 9-0 to approve an historical $3.5 billion general obligation bond measure that will fund BART’s plan to improve safety, increase train reliability and reduce traffic. The bond will be on the November general election ballot. The bond measure is a key
BART Police Department Review Committee to meet Aug. 10
The BART Police Department Review Committee and Subcommittee will meet on Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the BART Board Room, which is located in the Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall, Third Floor, 344 20th St., Oakland, CA. The meeting will include discussion of public comments received on the draft