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Bay Area transit agencies, especially BART, urgently need a revenue measure by 2026 due to financial deficits exacerbated by the pandemic and remote work.

Amidst 'Fiscal Cliff' Panic, Scott Wiener Introduces BART and Muni Funding Package

Proposed funding package aims to save Bay Area transit by introducing a regional sales tax requiring voter approval.

Time is running out for BART. Can Bay Area leaders save it?

Bay Area transit agencies, especially BART, urgently need a revenue measure by 2026 due to financial deficits exacerbated by the pandemic and remote work.

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East Bay rattled by pair of earthquakes Monday night

A pair of minor earthquakes struck the East Bay, causing temporary train delays but no immediate injuries or damage reported.

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What it's like to speed date on BART's Valentine's Day love train

BART's Valentine's Day event aimed at fostering connections among young adults while promoting public transit usage in a fun, engaging manner.

BART completes $1.5B earthquake retrofitting project of Transbay Tube, system

The Transbay Tube is now retrofitted for earthquakes, enhancing safety for public transit between San Francisco and Oakland.

Opinion: To boost BART, make rides free and raise taxes to cover costs

BART faces a $350 million deficit and suggests funding transit entirely through taxes for free rides.

BART Fare Evasion Way Down With the New Gates, or at Least That's What BART Claims

BART claims fare evasion dropped by a third following installation of fare gates, despite questionable polling methodology.

BART turns 50, celebrates with announcement that Transbay Tube is earthquake strong

BART celebrates its 50th anniversary with the completion of the earthquake retrofit of the Transbay Tube, enhancing safety and resilience.

The BART car set to become a Yosemite vacation home

Decommissioned BART cars are being creatively repurposed, preserving their legacy while providing new experiences.

What it's like to speed date on BART's Valentine's Day love train

BART's Valentine's Day event aimed at fostering connections among young adults while promoting public transit usage in a fun, engaging manner.

BART completes $1.5B earthquake retrofitting project of Transbay Tube, system

The Transbay Tube is now retrofitted for earthquakes, enhancing safety for public transit between San Francisco and Oakland.

Opinion: To boost BART, make rides free and raise taxes to cover costs

BART faces a $350 million deficit and suggests funding transit entirely through taxes for free rides.

BART Fare Evasion Way Down With the New Gates, or at Least That's What BART Claims

BART claims fare evasion dropped by a third following installation of fare gates, despite questionable polling methodology.

BART turns 50, celebrates with announcement that Transbay Tube is earthquake strong

BART celebrates its 50th anniversary with the completion of the earthquake retrofit of the Transbay Tube, enhancing safety and resilience.

The BART car set to become a Yosemite vacation home

Decommissioned BART cars are being creatively repurposed, preserving their legacy while providing new experiences.

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BART service between North Berkeley, Richmond closed after person apparently hit by train

BART service was disrupted due to a train incident involving a person on the tracks.

Family of woman pushed to death at SF BART station sues transit agency over safety concerns

BART faces a lawsuit for failing to ensure passenger safety following a fatal incident at Powell Street station.

3 BART police officers sent to hospital after crash in West Oakland

A multi-vehicle crash sent four individuals to the hospital, including BART officers, emphasizing safety concerns in transit areas.

BART Knife Slashing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

BART train incident highlights pressing safety concerns in public transit systems.

Suspect in BART slashing attack identified

A suspect has been identified in an unprovoked stabbing incident involving a 54-year-old woman in San Francisco.

Man Suspected Of Causing $500K In Damage to New BART Station Entries Arrested In San Francisco

BART police arrested a man for vandalizing station canopies, resulting in over $500,000 in damages.

BART service between North Berkeley, Richmond closed after person apparently hit by train

BART service was disrupted due to a train incident involving a person on the tracks.

Family of woman pushed to death at SF BART station sues transit agency over safety concerns

BART faces a lawsuit for failing to ensure passenger safety following a fatal incident at Powell Street station.

3 BART police officers sent to hospital after crash in West Oakland

A multi-vehicle crash sent four individuals to the hospital, including BART officers, emphasizing safety concerns in transit areas.

BART Knife Slashing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

BART train incident highlights pressing safety concerns in public transit systems.

Suspect in BART slashing attack identified

A suspect has been identified in an unprovoked stabbing incident involving a 54-year-old woman in San Francisco.

Man Suspected Of Causing $500K In Damage to New BART Station Entries Arrested In San Francisco

BART police arrested a man for vandalizing station canopies, resulting in over $500,000 in damages.

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Vintage BART Car Heads to Sierra Foothills to Become Airbnb Rental

A retired BART train car is being repurposed into a vacation home in Tuolumne County.

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BART's Pittsburg Center station closed Sunday

BART Pittsburg Center station will close Sunday for next-gen fare gate installation.

Power Issue On BART's Red Line In San Francisco Causes Major Delays

BART experienced major service disruptions due to a power issue, affecting commuters significantly on Monday morning.

BART Says 'Fiscal Cliff' Is Coming Next Year, and They Obviously Won't See More Federal Funding

BART warns of a fiscal cliff in 2026 due to declining fare revenue and ongoing budget deficits.

Slow, delayed commute for BART riders after computer issues

BART experienced significant service disruptions due to a computer issue affecting morning commutes.

Service to San Francisco Airport was briefly shut down with ongoing limitations after a computer failure.

A dozen SF BART canopy panes vandalized as agency releases report showing crime down 15%

Vandalism at BART stations undermines improvements intended to enhance rider experience and city aesthetics.

Driving to final Oakland A's game could be challenging

Carpooling or using public transport is recommended for the A's final game at Oakland Coliseum, due to heavy traffic expectations.

BART's Pittsburg Center station closed Sunday

BART Pittsburg Center station will close Sunday for next-gen fare gate installation.

Power Issue On BART's Red Line In San Francisco Causes Major Delays

BART experienced major service disruptions due to a power issue, affecting commuters significantly on Monday morning.

BART Says 'Fiscal Cliff' Is Coming Next Year, and They Obviously Won't See More Federal Funding

BART warns of a fiscal cliff in 2026 due to declining fare revenue and ongoing budget deficits.

Slow, delayed commute for BART riders after computer issues

BART experienced significant service disruptions due to a computer issue affecting morning commutes.

Service to San Francisco Airport was briefly shut down with ongoing limitations after a computer failure.

A dozen SF BART canopy panes vandalized as agency releases report showing crime down 15%

Vandalism at BART stations undermines improvements intended to enhance rider experience and city aesthetics.

Driving to final Oakland A's game could be challenging

Carpooling or using public transport is recommended for the A's final game at Oakland Coliseum, due to heavy traffic expectations.

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Person Struck By BART Train at Civic Center Causes Major Delays

A fatal incident occurred at Civic Center Station, causing single-track operations and systemwide delays for BART.

Major BART delays hit San Francisco after emergency at Civic Center

Civic Center Station's medical emergency caused significant service disruptions on BART lines, leading to alternate routing and delays for commuters.

Person Struck By BART Train at Civic Center Causes Major Delays

A fatal incident occurred at Civic Center Station, causing single-track operations and systemwide delays for BART.

Major BART delays hit San Francisco after emergency at Civic Center

Civic Center Station's medical emergency caused significant service disruptions on BART lines, leading to alternate routing and delays for commuters.

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SF's Civic Center BART station closed due to major medical emergency

A possible collision occurred between a BART train and a person on the tracks at Civic Center station.

BART's Civic Center station in San Francisco closed after emergency on tracks

BART closed Civic Center station due to a possible train-person collision, impacting service and requiring emergency protocols.

Can I take BART from the airport? A transit guide for San Francisco tourists

BART now exclusively accepts payment through Clipper cards, either physical or digital, from 2024.

BART Reports Number of Riders at Pre-Pandemic Levels

BART's daily ridership surpassed 200,000 for the first time since the pandemic, boosted by local sports events and changes in remote work patterns.

BART commute impacted by line closures, electrical issues

BART service disruptions led to extensive rerouting and delays for morning commuters on September 30, 2024.

Police investigate apparent fatal stabbing outside Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco

A fatal stabbing outside a San Francisco BART station disrupted morning commute and led to a temporary closure.

BART service was affected as police investigated the incident.

SF's Civic Center BART station closed due to major medical emergency

A possible collision occurred between a BART train and a person on the tracks at Civic Center station.

BART's Civic Center station in San Francisco closed after emergency on tracks

BART closed Civic Center station due to a possible train-person collision, impacting service and requiring emergency protocols.

Can I take BART from the airport? A transit guide for San Francisco tourists

BART now exclusively accepts payment through Clipper cards, either physical or digital, from 2024.

BART Reports Number of Riders at Pre-Pandemic Levels

BART's daily ridership surpassed 200,000 for the first time since the pandemic, boosted by local sports events and changes in remote work patterns.

BART commute impacted by line closures, electrical issues

BART service disruptions led to extensive rerouting and delays for morning commuters on September 30, 2024.

Police investigate apparent fatal stabbing outside Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco

A fatal stabbing outside a San Francisco BART station disrupted morning commute and led to a temporary closure.

BART service was affected as police investigated the incident.

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Local Musicians: Bring Joy, Sign Up To Play Some Bach On BART

BART invites musicians to participate in the global 'Bach in the Subways' celebration while emphasizing free performances as a gift of joy.

Court case fuels VTA quest to grab prime San Jose site for BART stop

The VTA is set to acquire a key property in downtown San Jose for a future BART station following a court case resolution.

BART's On-The-Train Speed Dating Mixer on Valentine's Day

BART is hosting a speed dating event called 'Valentraine' for adults aged 18 to 35.

The event encourages participants to meet others in-person rather than through dating apps.

Icebreaker activities and conversation starters will facilitate connections aboard the train.

Day Around the Bay: Teslas In Humboldt County Get Anti-Nazi Flyers Put On Them

Tesla owners in Humboldt County received flyers stating 'No Nazis in America', referencing Elon Musk, with a group taking responsibility for the distribution.

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How do we save BART and regional transit? - 48 hills

BART's fiscal crisis stems from outdated planning models favoring a monocrop economy, neglecting diverse local industries and failing to adapt to modern work trends.

50 Years Ago Today, BART's Transbay Tube Opened For Business

BART celebrates 50 years of the Transbay Tube connecting Oakland and San Francisco, now strengthened to withstand major earthquakes.

North Berkeley BART project gets $25M from state for transportation upgrades

BART's North Berkeley station receives $25 million grant for infrastructure upgrades to facilitate a new housing village with 739 apartments.

BART and Muni increase their prices starting Jan. 1, citing inflation

Bay Area public transportation fares increased in 2024, with Muni and BART raising prices to manage inflation and improve services.

BART Cleared Trains Out of Transbay Tube, Underground Tunnels In SF Ahead of Potential Tsunami

BART suspended service due to precautionary measures after a 7.0M earthquake, but no tsunami effects occurred in San Francisco.

Oakland BART Station Might Be Renamed, If Someone Pays $750k

BART supports renaming the Lake Merritt Station to Oakland Chinatown, pending external funding and community engagement.

How do we save BART and regional transit? - 48 hills

BART's fiscal crisis stems from outdated planning models favoring a monocrop economy, neglecting diverse local industries and failing to adapt to modern work trends.

50 Years Ago Today, BART's Transbay Tube Opened For Business

BART celebrates 50 years of the Transbay Tube connecting Oakland and San Francisco, now strengthened to withstand major earthquakes.

North Berkeley BART project gets $25M from state for transportation upgrades

BART's North Berkeley station receives $25 million grant for infrastructure upgrades to facilitate a new housing village with 739 apartments.

BART and Muni increase their prices starting Jan. 1, citing inflation

Bay Area public transportation fares increased in 2024, with Muni and BART raising prices to manage inflation and improve services.

BART Cleared Trains Out of Transbay Tube, Underground Tunnels In SF Ahead of Potential Tsunami

BART suspended service due to precautionary measures after a 7.0M earthquake, but no tsunami effects occurred in San Francisco.

Oakland BART Station Might Be Renamed, If Someone Pays $750k

BART supports renaming the Lake Merritt Station to Oakland Chinatown, pending external funding and community engagement.

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3 BART officers hospitalized with serious injuries in multi-vehicle crash

BART police officers sustained serious injuries in a crash while attending to an emergency call.

Investigation is being conducted by the Oakland Police Department.

BART police shoot person at Union City station

A BART police officer shot an individual at the Union City station during an incident in the parking lot.

Officials: BART police officers injured in Oakland crash were responding to life-threatening drug overdose

Three BART police officers were injured in a vehicle collision while responding to a drug overdose.

3 BART officers hospitalized with serious injuries in multi-vehicle crash

BART police officers sustained serious injuries in a crash while attending to an emergency call.

Investigation is being conducted by the Oakland Police Department.

BART police shoot person at Union City station

A BART police officer shot an individual at the Union City station during an incident in the parking lot.

Officials: BART police officers injured in Oakland crash were responding to life-threatening drug overdose

Three BART police officers were injured in a vehicle collision while responding to a drug overdose.

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#covid-19

6 BART employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine to receive more than $1M each

BART faces over $7.8 million payout to employees wrongfully fired due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate and lack of religious accommodations.

Exit interview: A conversation with Rebecca Saltzman, outgoing BART director

Rebecca Saltzman demonstrated strong leadership at BART, focusing on transformative initiatives amid challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure issues.

Six Former BART Employees Win $7.8 Million Ruling After Getting Fired for Refusing to Get Vaccinated

BART fired employees over vaccine mandates, but a federal jury awarded them $7.8 million for not honoring religious exemptions.

6 BART employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine to receive more than $1M each

BART faces over $7.8 million payout to employees wrongfully fired due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate and lack of religious accommodations.

Exit interview: A conversation with Rebecca Saltzman, outgoing BART director

Rebecca Saltzman demonstrated strong leadership at BART, focusing on transformative initiatives amid challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure issues.

Six Former BART Employees Win $7.8 Million Ruling After Getting Fired for Refusing to Get Vaccinated

BART fired employees over vaccine mandates, but a federal jury awarded them $7.8 million for not honoring religious exemptions.

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Gaggle of SantaCon Santas Manages to Conquer BART's Evasion-Proof Gates With Mass Fare Evasion

Santas creatively used BART's fare gates during SantaCon, highlighting loopholes in fare enforcement and the intersection of holiday festivities and social media engagement.

Iron Horse Cocktails - Review - Union Square - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Iron Horse is an ideal bar for drinks near Union Square, known for space, atmosphere, and excellent cocktails.

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BART delay on SF line after a station temporarily closes due to police activity

BART trains on the San Francisco line experienced significant delays due to police activity at Embarcadero station.

BART Throat-Slashing Suspect Has Had Multiple Arrests for Robberies, Drugs

Jovany Portades was arrested for allegedly slashing a woman's throat on a BART train, marking a serious incident in his extensive criminal history.

Man Found Fatally Stabbed Near Embarcadero BART Station

A man was fatally stabbed on Market Street, escalating San Francisco's homicide rate this year and causing significant disruptions to the BART train service.

BART delay on SF line after a station temporarily closes due to police activity

BART trains on the San Francisco line experienced significant delays due to police activity at Embarcadero station.

BART Throat-Slashing Suspect Has Had Multiple Arrests for Robberies, Drugs

Jovany Portades was arrested for allegedly slashing a woman's throat on a BART train, marking a serious incident in his extensive criminal history.

Man Found Fatally Stabbed Near Embarcadero BART Station

A man was fatally stabbed on Market Street, escalating San Francisco's homicide rate this year and causing significant disruptions to the BART train service.

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Man who allegedly stabbed woman on BART has extensive criminal history

The arrest of Jovany Portades highlights a recurring issue of repeat offenders committing violent crimes despite previous convictions.

Latest line: A good week for Walmart, a bad week for BART

Walmart supports Proposition 36 with a $3.6 million donation to enhance penalties for theft and drugs.

BART's ridership remains critical post-COVID, facing funding challenges as support to transit agencies wanes.

The California Teachers Association champions Proposition 2 for school construction funding amid tight polling.

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Berkeley could acquire one of Ashby station's parking lots as part of BART housing deal

Berkeley may acquire parking lots at Ashby BART for housing, enhancing affordable housing options and addressing community needs.

New transit-oriented housing near Ashby BART is closer to becoming a reality

An agreement between BART and Berkeley officials will result in hundreds of new affordable housing units near Ashby Station, enhancing smart growth.

Here's what to know about getting to Berkeley for ESPN's College GameDay

ESPN's College GameDay visits Cal for the first time during the Cal-Miami game, promising a festive atmosphere and increased BART capacity to handle crowds.

Berkeley could acquire one of Ashby station's parking lots as part of BART housing deal

Berkeley may acquire parking lots at Ashby BART for housing, enhancing affordable housing options and addressing community needs.

New transit-oriented housing near Ashby BART is closer to becoming a reality

An agreement between BART and Berkeley officials will result in hundreds of new affordable housing units near Ashby Station, enhancing smart growth.

Here's what to know about getting to Berkeley for ESPN's College GameDay

ESPN's College GameDay visits Cal for the first time during the Cal-Miami game, promising a festive atmosphere and increased BART capacity to handle crowds.

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#housing-development

City of Berkeley Approves Deal With BART for New Housing Development at Ashby Station

Berkeley City Council approved BART's housing project at Ashby Station, facilitating hundreds of new units with a significant portion guaranteed as affordable.

Berkeley approves terms for building housing on Ashby BART station parking lots

Berkeley's City Council has approved a project for hundreds of apartments at Ashby BART station, with significant affordable housing commitments.

City of Berkeley Approves Deal With BART for New Housing Development at Ashby Station

Berkeley City Council approved BART's housing project at Ashby Station, facilitating hundreds of new units with a significant portion guaranteed as affordable.

Berkeley approves terms for building housing on Ashby BART station parking lots

Berkeley's City Council has approved a project for hundreds of apartments at Ashby BART station, with significant affordable housing commitments.

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BART looks to public for input on how to make station roads safer

BART aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists around its stations by gathering community input on infrastructure enhancements.

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Weekend Roundup: BART Fare Gates, Oakland Bay Bridge Bikes... - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Mateo County approves $10.3 million for BART fare gate upgrades

Weekend Roundup: BART Fare Gates, Oakland Bay Bridge Bikes... - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Mateo County approves $10.3 million for BART fare gate upgrades

Retired BART Car Gets Converted Into Sierra Foothills Vacation Rental

Transit-Funding Measure Reintroduced - Streetsblog San Francisco

Bay Area leaders propose sales tax measure to save BART and Muni

Someone Was Hit and Killed on the Tracks at El Cerrito BART Station Tuesday Morning

Preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes near Dublin, USGS says

Q&A: Plan to bail out Bay Area public transportation would tax voters

Transit-Funding Measure Reintroduced - Streetsblog San Francisco

Bay Area leaders propose sales tax measure to save BART and Muni

Someone Was Hit and Killed on the Tracks at El Cerrito BART Station Tuesday Morning

Preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes near Dublin, USGS says

Q&A: Plan to bail out Bay Area public transportation would tax voters

Amidst 'Fiscal Cliff' Panic, Scott Wiener Introduces BART and Muni Funding Package

Time is running out for BART. Can Bay Area leaders save it?

Amidst 'Fiscal Cliff' Panic, Scott Wiener Introduces BART and Muni Funding Package

Time is running out for BART. Can Bay Area leaders save it?

East Bay rattled by pair of earthquakes Monday night

What it's like to speed date on BART's Valentine's Day love train

BART completes $1.5B earthquake retrofitting project of Transbay Tube, system

Opinion: To boost BART, make rides free and raise taxes to cover costs

BART Fare Evasion Way Down With the New Gates, or at Least That's What BART Claims

BART turns 50, celebrates with announcement that Transbay Tube is earthquake strong

The BART car set to become a Yosemite vacation home

What it's like to speed date on BART's Valentine's Day love train

BART completes $1.5B earthquake retrofitting project of Transbay Tube, system

Opinion: To boost BART, make rides free and raise taxes to cover costs

BART Fare Evasion Way Down With the New Gates, or at Least That's What BART Claims

BART turns 50, celebrates with announcement that Transbay Tube is earthquake strong

The BART car set to become a Yosemite vacation home

BART service between North Berkeley, Richmond closed after person apparently hit by train

Family of woman pushed to death at SF BART station sues transit agency over safety concerns

3 BART police officers sent to hospital after crash in West Oakland

BART Knife Slashing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

Suspect in BART slashing attack identified

Man Suspected Of Causing $500K In Damage to New BART Station Entries Arrested In San Francisco

BART service between North Berkeley, Richmond closed after person apparently hit by train

Family of woman pushed to death at SF BART station sues transit agency over safety concerns

3 BART police officers sent to hospital after crash in West Oakland

BART Knife Slashing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

Suspect in BART slashing attack identified

Man Suspected Of Causing $500K In Damage to New BART Station Entries Arrested In San Francisco

Vintage BART Car Heads to Sierra Foothills to Become Airbnb Rental

BART's Pittsburg Center station closed Sunday

Power Issue On BART's Red Line In San Francisco Causes Major Delays

BART Says 'Fiscal Cliff' Is Coming Next Year, and They Obviously Won't See More Federal Funding

Slow, delayed commute for BART riders after computer issues

A dozen SF BART canopy panes vandalized as agency releases report showing crime down 15%

Driving to final Oakland A's game could be challenging

BART's Pittsburg Center station closed Sunday

Power Issue On BART's Red Line In San Francisco Causes Major Delays

BART Says 'Fiscal Cliff' Is Coming Next Year, and They Obviously Won't See More Federal Funding

Slow, delayed commute for BART riders after computer issues

A dozen SF BART canopy panes vandalized as agency releases report showing crime down 15%

Driving to final Oakland A's game could be challenging

Person Struck By BART Train at Civic Center Causes Major Delays

Major BART delays hit San Francisco after emergency at Civic Center

Person Struck By BART Train at Civic Center Causes Major Delays

Major BART delays hit San Francisco after emergency at Civic Center

SF's Civic Center BART station closed due to major medical emergency

BART's Civic Center station in San Francisco closed after emergency on tracks

Can I take BART from the airport? A transit guide for San Francisco tourists

BART Reports Number of Riders at Pre-Pandemic Levels

BART commute impacted by line closures, electrical issues

Police investigate apparent fatal stabbing outside Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco

SF's Civic Center BART station closed due to major medical emergency

BART's Civic Center station in San Francisco closed after emergency on tracks

Can I take BART from the airport? A transit guide for San Francisco tourists

BART Reports Number of Riders at Pre-Pandemic Levels

BART commute impacted by line closures, electrical issues

Police investigate apparent fatal stabbing outside Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco

Local Musicians: Bring Joy, Sign Up To Play Some Bach On BART

Court case fuels VTA quest to grab prime San Jose site for BART stop

BART's On-The-Train Speed Dating Mixer on Valentine's Day

Day Around the Bay: Teslas In Humboldt County Get Anti-Nazi Flyers Put On Them

How do we save BART and regional transit? - 48 hills

50 Years Ago Today, BART's Transbay Tube Opened For Business

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