Tap Into Transit: BART Opens Gates to Easier Way to Pay
BART riders can now tap their Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express debit or credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay at the fare gates....
20
Aug
11
Aug
Bay Area Transit Agencies Say Bye-Bye to Long Transfers, Prepare to Get in Sync
The Big Sync, a coordinated effort among Bay Area bus and rail public transportation operators, means schedule changes and, ideally, easier transfers....
06
Aug
New Regionwide Transit Pass Now Arriving After Pilot Programs Yield Positive Results
Following the success of trials of an unlimited Bay Area transit pass, universities and major employers are deciding whether to join the BayPass program....
03
Aug
BART to Make Minor Schedule Change to Improve Transfer Times
BART will make schedule changes beginning Aug. 11 as part of an effort among Bay Area transit agencies to improve transfer times and regional connectivity....
25
Jul
Transportation Officials Look to Get More Funding and People on Board
As Bay Area transit agencies face budget deficits, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission discussed strategies to stabilize and expand public transit....
09
May
BART Meltdown Friday Spurs Calls for More Vigorous Public Transit Funding
BART had to suspend operations systemwide for hours Friday morning due to a computer problem, spurring calls for greater investment in public transportation....
06
Mar
BART to Close Pittsburg Center Station This Weekend for Installation of New Fare Gates
Pittsburg Center BART will be closed Saturday and Sunday, so new fare gates can be installed. A free shuttle will run between it and the Bay Point station....
19
Feb
Richmond Senior Transportation Workshop Set for April 2
Richmond's Senior Transportation Workshop on April 2 is meant to help older residents learn about and access public transit services in the area....
16
Oct
BART to Join 2024 International ShakeOut Day Earthquake Drill Thursday
At 10:17 a.m. Thursday, BART trains will slow to 27 mph before coming to a brief stop as part of an earthquake drill for the international Great ShakeOut....
01
May
Pittsburg Breaks Ground for BART Connectivity Project
The BART Connectivity Project will connect the Delta de Anza Regional Trail with the Pittsburg Center BART Station to give people alternatives to driving....
18
Apr
BART Tasked With Improving Disability Access After Lawsuit Alleging ADA Violations
For disabled people, an out-of-order elevator or escalator can mean getting to work late, missing appointments, or simply feeling like second-class citizens....
11
Sep
BART’s Last ‘Legacy’ Train Takes Its Final Ride as Agency Unveils New Schedule, Other Changes
Monday is a big day for BART as it finally transitions to 100% "Fleet of the Future" trains and a new schedule designed to "work for everyone, every day."...
01
Sep
BART Launches Second Phase of ‘Not One More Girl’ Campaign Against Sexual Harassment
BART on Thursday in Berkeley began the second phase of efforts to end sexual harassment of girls and gender-based violence on its transit system....
09
Jun
BART Board Approves Parking, Fare Increases
The average fare is set to go up 23 cents after the BART Board of Directors approved rate hikes on fares and parking fees....
05
Jun
BART Seeks Out New Task Force Members to Make Service Accessible for Seniors, People With Disabilities
The BART Accessibility Task Force, which advocates for senior and disabled riders and advises the BART board of directors, is looking for new members....
