BART Board Refuses to Look at Service and Budget Cuts
As Bay Area Rapid Transit moves close to its $1 billion fiscal cliff in the coming years, its Board failed to consider what services would look like under a 10%…
As Bay Area Rapid Transit moves close to its $1 billion fiscal cliff in the coming years, its Board failed to consider what services would look like under a 10%…
Statement released last week From Board of Directors President Janice Li and General Manager Bob Powers: BART is thankful for the recent action taken by the California State Legislature to…
BART is excited to announce the release of five BART- and Bay Area-themed anime mascots that will help us in our mission to promote public transportation use, especially among youth…
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Claudette Biemeret to be BART’s next Inspector General. Biemeret, currently the Assistant Inspector General of BART, has been appointed to a four-year…
Starting September 11, 2023, BART will roll out a reimagined service plan that is responsive to post-pandemic commute patterns and ridership growth opportunities. The new schedule ends all 30-minute frequencies…
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez, who has led the department’s efforts to embrace progressive policing and to boost the visible safety presence on the system, is announcing his retirement. Chief…
BART is moving forward with a historic purchase of brand-new fare gates to be installed systemwide as part of its latest effort to win riders back and overhaul safety in…
The Bay Area Rapid Transit Police announced an Antioch man is in custody after attempting to steal an iPad from a rider and attempted to run away. According to police,…
BART’s next major track improvement project will focus on a portion of the Yellow Line. On five non-consecutive weekends in April, May, and June workers will replace an interlocking between…
While I am disappointed to learn of Ms. Richardson’s decision to step aside before her term expires, I am not surprised given the lack of support she received from the…
Harriet Richardson has been a stellar example of a public servant who works for the good of the people. The first-ever Inspector General for BART after the post was created…
SACRAMENTO – Senator Steve Glazer, D-Contra Costa, resigned today from his position as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit, saying Bay Area leaders have…
The Bay Area Rapid Transit Police announced Tuesday that the United States Marshals Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the attack at a Richmond BART station that left…
The Bay Area Rapid Transit announced Friday morning that they are experiencing a major system delay due to unscheduled track repairs. As of 5:21am we recommend seeking alternate transportation if…
The Lafayette BART Station remains closed after a fatal incident on the tracks Tuesday morning which is causing delays as CCTA is shuffling passengers from Orinda to Lafayette. At around…
Just after 1:00 pm Friday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit announced that BART service has stopped between Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations due to a power issue. Tri Delta Transit…
For New Year’s Eve Bay Area Rapid Transit will run standard Saturday service but with an extended closing time and extra event trains. 1 am Service at a Glance: Three-line…
BART Director Janice Li urged fellow Board members to “push ourselves to do more” as she assumed the Board Presidency December 15th following a unanimous vote to elect her to…
The Bay Area Rapid Transit Police announced a man has been arrested after groping a woman at a BART Station. They also stated sexual harassment and gender-based violence will not…
The Bay Area Rapid Transit announced it is considering changes to its parking policy, including parking rates and hours. BART is considering potential changes to its parking policy, where BART…
Martinez, Calif. – A Pittsburg man has been charged by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office for attacking a female victim at the Walnut Creek BART station. 35-year-old Richard Lee…