New Gates Reduce Reports of Fare Evasion, BART Says
New BART fare gates that are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under have reduced reports of fare evasion by more than half, officials said Friday....
30
Sep
30
Sep
BART Responds to Ridership Gains by Adding More Cars to Trains
Following ridership gains, BART's Yellow Line increased to nine cars; the Red, Blue and Green lines, now feature four eight-car trains during peak hours....
26
Sep
For Me, BART’s Worst-Case Scenario Feels a Little Too Familiar
Saving and continuing to fund public transit isn’t just good policy; it’s a win for everyone, especially those of us who depend on it....
22
Sep
August Ridership Sets BART Records
In August, just over 4.9 million riders used BART, making it the busiest month since the initial slowdown in 2020, according to data released last week....
11
Sep
BART Board of Directors Discusses Recent Service Disruptions
The BART Board of Directors issued a public apology and BART staff broke down the mechanical and human errors that led to the suspension of service....
10
Sep
After Stalling, Governor Says $750M in Bay Area Public Transit Loans Will Be Made Available
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that $750 million in state loans to Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized by the end of the legislative session Friday....
20
Aug
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....
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....
