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Help keep BART running smoothly on New Year's Eve
BART is expecting large crowds heading into and out of San Francisco on New Year’s Eve. You can help keep BART running safely and smoothly by following these simple tips: Buy a round-trip ticket before you start your trip; that way you can avoid lines at ticket vending machines on your way home. Avoid ticket
BART ridership up over weekend with Bay Bridge closure
BART revises preliminary ridership figures Thousands of passengers took advantage of BART's overnight service this past weekend when Caltrans shut down the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge to perform earthquake retrofit work. BART's final figures show that just over 8,700 people rode BART during the two
BART looks at possible seating choices for new train cars
Public will have a chance later to also check out seat mock-ups and provide feedback By Melissa Jordan BART Senior Web Producer At a nondescript warehouse in Hayward, the seats inside a lone BART train car were getting a workout. But these weren't just any old seats. There was a kaleidoscope of seats in all
BART unveils system map for future Milpitas and Berryessa service
BART staff has finalized the next version of the BART system map that will be released once service to Milpitas and Berryessa begins. A date has not yet been announced and the project continues to prepare for revenue service. The extension required rescaling to create the space needed to add South Bay details
BART earthquake program seeks members for Citizens' Oversight Committee
BART earthquake program seeks members for Citizens' Oversight Committee BART is seekinginterested applicants for participation on its Earthquake Safety Program Citizens' Oversight Committee. The role of the Committee is to verify that BART properly spends the bond revenues that voters authorized under Measure
BART Board and General Manager react to arrest of former officer
Today, BART’s top officials issued the following statement following the arrest of former BART Police Officer Johannes Mehserle involved in the death of Oscar Grant on the morning of New Year’s Day at the Fruitvale BART Station: "From the moment this shooting occurred, nine detectives worked diligently to
BART breaks ground on subway section of Warm Springs Extension
Today, top BART, State of California, regional transit and local officials broke ground on the subway portion of the Warm Springs Extension, a 5.4 mile project that will bring BART closer to San Jose."This is more than 5.4 miles of track," BART Board President Thomas Blalock said. "BART’s Warm Springs
Scoop to BART carpool program opens at Walnut Creek Station
Beginning May 14, 2018, carpoolers commuting to Walnut Creek Station can get guaranteed parking until 10:00 a.m. when they use carpooling app, Scoop. BART will allocate permit parking spaces at Walnut Creek station specifically for carpoolers using Scoop. The app efficiently connects neighbors and co-workers
Seen & heard on BART this week: crocheting, great views, Campanile
BART riders are a busy bunch -- taking trains to work, to play, to meet friends and travel around the Bay Area. While they're on BART they're gaming, crocheting, listening to music, reading and people-watching. Here's a fresh batch of things people saw and talked about on BART this week. We'll update this
BART riders give their system its highest marks ever
BART riders have given their transit system its highest customer satisfaction marks ever! According to a new customer satisfaction survey, which BART released today, an unprecedented 93% of BART riders say they would recommend BART to a friend. Furthermore, almost nine out of ten riders say they are satisfied