https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bart/ Bart News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T06:01:54+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-unveils-vision-for-future-transit-to-meet-growing-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-unveils-vision-for-future-transit-to-meet-growing-demand/ Hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents are ditching their cars and riding BART instead. In response to its increasing capacity needs, BART is moving toward the future by drafting a three-phased plan to address sustainability and customer service objectives, while maintaining a safe and reliable rapid transit system. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/start-of-construction-at-hayward-bart-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/start-of-construction-at-hayward-bart-station/ As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, we will begin strengthening elevated structures outside Hayward Station to better withstand future earthquakes. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-marks-all-time-highest-ridership-in-40-years-of-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-marks-all-time-highest-ridership-in-40-years-of-service/ BART’s all-time ridership record was broken last week with 568,061 exits reported, among them fans attending the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade, Halloween revelers, and people relying on BART for their everyday trips to work, school and other activities. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-project-partners-reassessing-lake-merritt-station-development-opportun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-project-partners-reassessing-lake-merritt-station-development-opportun/ Future development options for the Lake Merritt BART Station are currently under consideration by BART and its project partners after two short-listed development teams have chosen to pursue other opportunities. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/october-bart-ridership-soaring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/october-bart-ridership-soaring/ The number of people riding BART is soaring in October with last Friday’s ridership passing the 430,000 mark for the first time since the Giants’ 2010 World Series Victory Parade. 431,771 people took BART last Thursday,  the fifth busiest day in BART’s 40-year history. 41,897 traveled to and from the Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station, many of them to see the A’s host the Tigers and the Warriors play a preseason game. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-and-shanghai-metro-to-develop-sister-agency-affiliation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-and-shanghai-metro-to-develop-sister-agency-affiliation/ The BART Board of Directors voted today to authorize the development of a Sister Transit Agency affiliation with Shanghai Metro, the subway system in Shanghai, China. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/next-phase-of-ebart-state-route-4-widening-project-celebrated-with-groundbr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/next-phase-of-ebart-state-route-4-widening-project-celebrated-with-groundbr/ State, regional and local officials joined BART, Caltrans, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), to celebrate the next phase of the State Route 4 Widening Project and “eBART,” BART’s new rail service to eastern Contra Costa County. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-septembers-skyrocketing-ridership-3-weekdays-of-400000-plus-riders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-septembers-skyrocketing-ridership-3-weekdays-of-400000-plus-riders/ Riders drawn by BART’s 95% or better on time performance standard are flocking to the transit system in September, pushing weekday ridership past the 400,000-plus milestone for the third time this month, including more than 415,000 trips Monday, September 10. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/survey-for-august-commute-period-bike-pilot-received-more-than-7500-respons/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/survey-for-august-commute-period-bike-pilot-received-more-than-7500-respons/ Thanks to everyone who participated in the Bike Pilot.  “A lot of passengers took the time to provide feedback through online and telephone surveys. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 03:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richmond-millbrae-line-weekday-service-to-be-expanded-starting-sept.-10/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richmond-millbrae-line-weekday-service-to-be-expanded-starting-sept.-10/ BART will expand weekday service on the Richmond-Millbrae Line beginning Monday by adding four additional train trips in each direction from 7 to 8 pm to meet growing ridership demands. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/share-your-memorabilia-as-bart-marks-40th-year-of-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/share-your-memorabilia-as-bart-marks-40th-year-of-service/ The big 4-0. Lordy, lordy, look who’s forty. Is 40 the new 30? Forty and fabulous. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-board-appoints-new-director-to-represent-district-3/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-board-appoints-new-director-to-represent-district-3/ The BART Board of Directors today appointed Mary King to fill a vacancy on the governing board until an elected Director is seated on December 7, 2012. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-expands-weekday-service-on-richmond-millbrae-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-expands-weekday-service-on-richmond-millbrae-line/ BART will expand weekday service on the Richmond-Millbrae Line (red line) effective Monday, September 10, 2012. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-reports-record-ridership-and-progress-on-escalator-repair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-reports-record-ridership-and-progress-on-escalator-repair/ BART reported strong ridership growth and tremendous progress on escalator repair during its quarterly service performance update during today’s Board of Directors meeting. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-august-pilot-program-extends-hours-of-ticket-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-august-pilot-program-extends-hours-of-ticket-sales/ From the beginning of August, BART and MyTransitPlus are teaming up with a pilot program to extend the operating hours of the MyTransitPlus kiosk at the Walnut Creek BART station on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-expands-distribution-sites-for-senior-clipper-cards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-expands-distribution-sites-for-senior-clipper-cards/ BART is expanding the number of locations throughout the Bay Area that can accept applications and issue discounted Clipper cards In an effort to make the all-in-one transit cards more accessible to senior citizens. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-tsa-and-local-law-enforcement-team-up-for-operation-railsafe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-tsa-and-local-law-enforcement-team-up-for-operation-railsafe/ BART customers are likely to see law enforcement officers from other agencies patrolling BART parking lots and stations today as part of the nationwide transit safety preparedness training initiative, “Operation RAILSAFE.” Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilot-program-will-allow-bikes-on-bart-all-day-on-fridays-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilot-program-will-allow-bikes-on-bart-all-day-on-fridays-in-august/ BART will launch a pilot program to allow bicycles on board trains all day long on Fridays in August. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barts-new-budget-funding-for-the-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barts-new-budget-funding-for-the-future/ BART’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget uses operating dollars to fund important capital projects for the future, including the next generation of rail cars. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-to-implement-last-of-inflation-based-fare-increases-july-1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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%. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-announces-special-service-for-busy-memorial-day-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-announces-special-service-for-busy-memorial-day-weekend/ BART will be ramping up service in a number of ways to accommodate many events going on during the busy Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 25 - Monday, May 28. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/free-shuttles-to-u.s.-open-from-colma-station-for-bart-riders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/free-shuttles-to-u.s.-open-from-colma-station-for-bart-riders/ The United States Golf Association (USGA) will be hosting the 2012 U.S. Open Championship at The Olympic Club located in San Francisco. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-moves-ahead-with-fleet-of-the-future-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-moves-ahead-with-fleet-of-the-future-contract/ New trains expected to begin arriving In 2017. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-scoring-bid-to-build-barts-fleet-of-the-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-scoring-bid-to-build-barts-fleet-of-the-future/ BART staff is recommending that the Fleet of the Future next generation of rail cars be built by North American-based Bombardier because the company’s bid represents the best combination of low price, high technology and proven reliability. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-will-barts-fleet-of-the-future-help-ease-crowding-on-the-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-will-barts-fleet-of-the-future-help-ease-crowding-on-the-train/ BART is planning to replace its aging cars with a “Fleet of the Future.” The new cars will help keep BART running on time and lessen crowding on the trains. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-announce-100-train-cars-to-get-a-seat-makeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-announce-100-train-cars-to-get-a-seat-makeover/ BART showcased its latest seats by rolling out a four-car train outfitted with brand new, easier-to-clean seats. The special train made a quick journey between the 19th Street and Montgomery Street stations and back, picking up passengers along the way. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-budget-outlook-more-train-service-soon-brand-new-trains-later/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-budget-outlook-more-train-service-soon-brand-new-trains-later/ Signs of a slowly recovering economy are providing BART with the resources to reinvest in the fleet of the future for the long term and to provide extra train service for the short term. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/construction-begins-on-improvements-to-coliseum-station-walkways-and-plaza/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/construction-begins-on-improvements-to-coliseum-station-walkways-and-plaza/ Beginning March 26, 2012, and continuing through the end of August, the City of Oakland will be working on improvements to the walkways and plaza near the Coliseum Station. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-city-station-intermodal-area-fully-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-city-station-intermodal-area-fully-open/ Beginning Monday March 12th, the station side of the intermodal area will be opened and the Central Accessway will be open to bus and passenger vehicle traffic. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-board-zero-tolerance-for-attacks-on-front-line-employees/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-board-zero-tolerance-for-attacks-on-front-line-employees/ Resolution emphasizes that BART will seek prosecution to fullest extent of the law. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-police-unveils-new-zone-geographical-policing-structure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-police-unveils-new-zone-geographical-policing-structure/ BART Police Department (PD) unveiled its new Zone Geographical Policing Structure, which breaks the current zones down into smaller, easier to manage areas that are more compatible with its existing span of control. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-electrical-upgrade-work-begins-at-rockridge-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-electrical-upgrade-work-begins-at-rockridge-station/ As part of our 34.5KV Cable System Upgrade Project, construction will begin at Rockridge Station in late February 2012. Most work will take place at night between the hours of 9 pm and 5 am. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-moves-to-take-closer-look-at-livermore-extension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-moves-to-take-closer-look-at-livermore-extension/ BART is moving ahead to form a partnership and intensify research into the possibility of extending service to Livermore. The BART Board of Directors voted unanimously today to direct staff to advance the proposed BART to Livermore Project, Phase 1 to the next level of project development, including environmental review, conceptual engineering, development of Ridership Development Plans, and analysis of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-more-than-doubles-number-of-electronic-bike-lockers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-more-than-doubles-number-of-electronic-bike-lockers/ Over the last few months BART has installed 336 new electronic bike lockers at 19 stations. This is the second deployment of lockers around the BART system. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-announces-paper-discount-tickets-mostly-phased-out-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-announces-paper-discount-tickets-mostly-phased-out-in-2012/ There’s still time to get a free Clipper card at one of BART’s outreach events. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/earthquake-safety-construction-to-start-inside-el-cerrito-plaza-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/earthquake-safety-construction-to-start-inside-el-cerrito-plaza-station/ Starting in January 2012, construction crews will start earthquake strengthening work inside the El Cerrito Plaza Station. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-phasing-out-paper-discount-tickets-holding-clipper-outreach-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-phasing-out-paper-discount-tickets-holding-clipper-outreach-event/ We told you that our retail ticket network was shrinking, and it has. Paper discount tickets are pretty scarce. But the discount rates for Red, Green and High Value Discount tickets are available on Clipper, the regional transit fare payment system. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-thanksgiving-service-longer-trains-for-travelers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-thanksgiving-service-longer-trains-for-travelers/ BART will operate longer trains to help passengers get to and from San Francisco and Oakland international airports on the day before Thanksgiving — Wednesday, November 23, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year. There will also be longer trains on Sunday, November 27 — the day when most of those airport travelers return home. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-phasing-out-paper-discount-tickets-holding-clipper-outreach-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-phasing-out-paper-discount-tickets-holding-clipper-outreach-events/ Our retail ticket network is shrinking. Paper discount tickets are pretty scarce. But the discount rate for Red, Green and High Value Discount tickets are available on a Clipper, the regional transit fare payment system. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-to-stop-trains-for-one-minute-today-for-great-shakeout-quake-drill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bart-to-stop-trains-for-one-minute-today-for-great-shakeout-quake-drill/ BART will stop all trains on the system for about one minute at 10:21 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, as we participate in the annual statewide earthquake preparedness event called “The Great California ShakeOut.” Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:00:08 +0000