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BART PD serves up coffee and conversation in San Francisco

By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer BART Police took part in National “Coffee With A Cop” day on Wednesday, Oct. 4, serving up a warm cup to customers in the free area at Powell Station while discussing safety and security initiatives. An effort started in 2011 in Southern California, National “Coffee

BART PD taking new steps to combat cellphone thefts

BART police detectives are walking trains in the San Francisco corridor this week to hand out cards advising riders to be aware of their surroundings, so they can avoid falling victim to thieves who are after their cellphones. The detectives will focus their outreach efforts during the mid-day and early

A new strategy helps BART to reduce delays in the Transbay Tube

BART is using a new strategy to reduce delays through the Transbay Tube. During peak commute hours BART is now deploying mainline technicians at both ends of the Tube at our West Oakland and Embarcadero Stations. These highly-trained technical experts spend the commute riding dozens of trains through the Tube

BART Police share safety tips at Bay Fair Station

BART Police will be at Bay Fair Station on Monday, November 8 between 5 pm and 8:30 pm meeting with our riders and giving you tips on crime awareness and trends and how to increase safety in and around BART stations and trains. This will be an opportunity for you to learn simple tips to help keep yourself and

Two positions open on BART Police Citizen Review Board

The BART Board of Directors is currently in the process of recruiting a public-at-large appointee and an appointee from District 2 (East Contra Costa County) for the BART Police Citizen Review Board (BPCRB). The BPCRB is comprised of 11 members. One public-at-large position is appointed jointly by the BART

BART tests brighter, energy-saving LED lights on trains

BART is testing LED – light-emitting diode – lights that will one day replace the light fixtures currently in BART cars, which use the same technology that was around when BART began service in 1972. The LED lights last longer, can save up to 50 percent in energy costs and are noticeably brighter. “It’s

BART to offer safety escorts at three stations December 20

Last minute holiday shoppers can once again take advantage of BART’s police safety escorts on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 5 pm to 8 pm at three popular stations. In an effort to better protect our passengers during the hectic holiday season BART Police and Oakland Police (OPD) Department will provide

Measure RR brings dozens of BART rebuilding projects to life

BART is starting to experience a revitalization thanks to rebuilding work that is having a direct impact on the travel experience of riders. Measure RR is allowing BART to replace decades-old track equipment to create a system that is safer, quieter, and more reliable. The Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee

Join BART employees for a FREE Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

Please join BART employees for a FREE Cinco de Mayo Celebration! The fun takes place Thursday, May 5 at the Fruitvale Transit Village, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Take BART to Fruitvale Station. Plan your trip using bart.gov's online QuickPlanner. Come listen to the Mariachi Colima and watch the Folklorico