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....
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Jun
05
Jun
BART Seeks Out New Task Force Members to Make Service 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....
31
May
Transit Policymakers Urge More Public Transit Funding From the State
Public transportation advocates and policymakers say more funding is needed to avoid major service cuts, which could harm the environment and social justice....
28
Mar
Pilot Project Could Make Most Transfers Across Transit Agencies Free or Heavily Discounted
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission wants to make it easier to use all Bay Area transit systems. That could include cheaper or free transfers....
21
Mar
BART Aims to Increase Safety, Cleanliness as It Suffers From Low Ridership
BART police are more than doubling the number of officers patrolling trains starting March 20 to address safety and quality of life issues, BART officials said....
24
Feb
Lawmaker Introduces Effort to Make Public Transit Safer
A new bill in the California Legislature would survey how safe people feel on public transit and provide recommendations to improve transit safety....
28
Jan
Future of BART Likely to Hinge on Voter-Approved Funding Measure, Officials Say
Revenue is down along with ridership, jeopardizing BART's long-term future, the agency says. Transportation officials are considering turning to the voters....
16
Jan
BART Officials Lay Out Strategy to Address Homelessness in Coming Years
BART hopes to increase its efforts to connect homeless and unhoused riders with social services, the transit agency said Thursday....
30
Jul
BART Board of Directors Reinstate Mask Mandate, Effective Immediately
BART passengers are again required to wear masks on trains and in station areas where proof of payment is required, at least through Oct. 1....
10
Jun
BART Approves 2-Year Budget With Planned Service, Fare Increases
The average cost of a BART fare is set to go up 15 cents, and the agency will expand its Saturday schedule by running all lines until midnight....
18
May
BART Announces Short Story Contest
Adults with an address in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara or San Francisco County may enter BART's short story contest starting in June....
29
Apr
BART Board Votes to Reinstate Mask Mandate
BART will require people to wear masks on trains and station platforms at least through July 18, its Board of Directors voted Thursday....
15
Dec
BART Embraces Touchless Payment, Completes Clipper Card Shift
BART has ended the sale of paper tickets, now only selling Clipper cards, as part of its efforts to make riding safer for passengers during the coronavirus outbreak....
10
Jan
BART Board Unanimously OKs Free WiFi and Cellular Upgrades
BART’s board of directors has unanimously approved a five-year plan to improve cell phone connectivity and offer free WiFi coverage in its stations and on its trains....
12
Apr
BART Budget Reflects Concerns Over Safety, Fare Evaders
Bay Area Rapid Transit announced this week that police and fare inspectors have started working overtime with the goal of improving public safety at its stations....
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