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Huge gains for BART's plan to bring you a quieter ride
BART's efforts to study the science of the screech are not only paying off with a significant drop in noise on the typical ride but also with a more durable system that is seeing a reduction in wear on our rails. BART has been working since July of 2017 to transition its legacy fleet from the old cylindrical
BART holds massive toy drive benefiting League of Volunteers
The spirit of giving is alive and well at BART this holiday season, where this year’s toy drive again proved wildly successful in helping Bay Area kids receive books and toys. The drive was held between Nov. 30 and Dec. 16, and all items will go to benefit the Newark League of Volunteers (LOV). “The annual
BART no longer reducing speed during heat wave- UPDATE
Sunday 9/3 update: BART will not be reducing speeds anymore. Regular speeds have resumed. As a precaution against potential rail movement, BART will be reducing speeds between noon and 8 p.m. on most outdoor parts of the system for the duration of this regional heat wave. Riders should anticipate travel time
BART running longer trains for the Big Game - Stanford at Cal
BART will run longer trains through Berkeley on Saturday, November 20, for the 113th playing of a classic rivalry known as the Big Game -- the football matchup between the Cal Bears and Stanford Cardinal. The game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Fans can avoid the hassles of
BART Police mourn death of officer killed in plane crash
Officer Craig Wilson Joined BART Police in August 2003 BART Police are wearing mourning bands on their badges as they grieve over the death of one of their own: 36-year-old Officer Craig Wilson. BART Police Chief Gary Gee requested all police staff to wear the bands until after the funeral service of Officer
Late Friday and Saturday Night BART Express Bus Service
Take the Late Night Bus Route Survey (Survey closes end of business Monday, Sept. 17) Proposed BART Yellow Line Express buses would make the following Eastbay Station stops: Rockridge, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Pittsburg/Bay Point Proposed BART Green Line Express buses would make the following Eastbay
Take BART to Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco
Take BART to the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on Saturday, February 7, at 5:15 p.m. Exit BART at Montgomery or Powell Street Station and you’re there. Named one of the top ten parades in the world and a San Francisco tradition since the 1860s, the parade continues to delight and
BART to implement last of inflation-based fare increases July 1
Effective Sunday, July 1, 2012, BART will implement the last in a series of inflation-based fare increases when fares increase by 1.4%. Because BART fares are rounded to the nearest nickel, some fares will remain the same after the increase, including the minimum BART fare of $1.75, and the average fare will
BART shatters Saturday ridership record, adds capacity for Sunday
BART is gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular Sunday in the Bay Area by significantly increasing carrying capacity with more train cars and extra trains timed to meet special event crowds. The plan worked so well yesterday that BART didn't just set a new ridership record, it shattered it. 319,484
Take BART to the Cinco de Mayo Fruitvale Festival and Parade
Take BART to the 2006 Cinco de Mayo Fruitvale Festival and Parade! More than 100,000 people are expected to attend this lively celebration in Oakland on Sunday, May 7 along International Boulevard through the Fruitvale District. Avoid traffic and parking hassles...Take BART! Plan your trip using bart.gov's