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Pilot program approved for Segway use on BART
BART’s Board of Directors has approved a one-year pilot program regarding the use of Segways and other Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMD) on the BART system. Those who wish to use a Segway or similar device on BART will be able to do so after applying for and receiving one of a yet-to-be
BART redoubles efforts to address customer concerns
BART is launching an aggressive response to the results of its biannual Customer Satisfaction Survey as part of its continuing dedication to satisfying riders’ needs. The survey, presented to the Board of Directors on January 29, 2015, found that customer satisfaction has fallen compared to the previous
BART Board approves new labor contracts
Today the BART Board of Directors approved new labor contracts for BART’s three largest unions. The following statement was issued by BART General Manager Bob Powers and labor leaders Jesse Hunt, President ATU Local 1555, John Arantes, BART Chapter President SEIU Local 1021, Olivia Rocha, President SEIU Local
Forget high gas prices: take BART!
Has the high cost of gas got you down? Buckle up: gas prices are rocketing skyward. With the summer travel season upon us, you'll be paying record-high prices at the pump. Don't pay the price: take BART instead! Read, sleep or get a little work done as you ride in comfort. And forget about fighting the backup
BART runs special service Thanksgiving week
Longer trains for shoppers and air travelers, Sunday service on the holiday BART will operate longer trains to help passengers get to and from San Francisco and Oakland international airports on the day before Thanksgiving — Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year
BART customers continue to set ridership records
On Saturday, October 31: Fifth-highest SaturdayFor the 3 a.m. (Saturday, October 31) to 3 a.m. (Sunday, November 1) revenue day, BART had 227,100 riders. This is the fifth-highest Saturday since BART began service. There were 133,700 transbay trips. On Friday, October 30: Second-highest ridership dayFor the 3
Why BART uses a nonstandard broad gauge
07.08.22 In celebration of BART’s 50th Anniversary this year, we’re looking back at the transit system’s five decades of service and innovation in a new series of stories. BART celebrates 50 years on Sept. 11, 2022. For decades, rail aficionados have asked us: Why does BART use a nonstandard gauge, or track
Ride BART to your holiday shopping destinations
Black Friday Safety Escorts at West Oakland Station BART Partners with Westfield SF Centre to Sponsor Shopping Spree Sweepstakes Beat the Black Friday traffic jam by taking BART to do your holiday shopping. BART will operate longer trains from 6 am to close of service, almost doubling the number of seats
BART app now offers customized notifications
Riders can now opt-in to customized in-app notifications about BART service and announcements using the official BART app. Riders can personalize what type of information they get through the app based on when and where they ride BART and what information they care most about. The customized notifications can