Category Archives: BART

BART is launching a new app that not only simplifies getting to and from the airport, it will save groups 25% on their airport transit trips. The BART to Airport app is designed as a one-year test of mobile ticketing … Continue reading →

  The idea of a second Transbay Tube has fascinated people in the Bay Area for years. Now BART is teaming up with Capitol Corridor to take some of the initial steps needed to turn the megaproject into a reality. … Continue reading →

The BART to Antioch extension carried its one-millionth rider this week, just five months after the debut of the new service in East Contra Costa County. The milestone was reached on Halloween. By the end of service on Wednesday, October … Continue reading →

BART to Antioch revenue service began in May 2018 and the demand for the new service has doubled the original forecast with around 3,050 daily exits at the Antioch Station. The success of the new service has resulted in full … Continue reading →

Rider safety will be the focus as the BART Board of Directors holds its Thursday, September 27th meeting at 5pm at Pittsburg City Hall.  The BART board voted in August to hold a special night meeting in a suburban location … Continue reading →

BART’s efforts to improve safety and security for riders are getting a major infusion of funding thanks, in part, to Bay Area members of Congress. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded BART about $6.8 million in a grant … Continue reading →

BART General Manager Grace Crunican is seeking authority from the Board of Directors to move forward implementing a comprehensive Safety and Security Action Plan.  The series of proposals will boost the visible presence of police and employees in the system, … Continue reading →