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Oakland City Council's plan to tackle crime | Rift in local NAACP | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' by new report | Broadway 'bulb-outs'

Tag: BART

Posted inHealth & Environment

Most BART train lines will run more often starting this week

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso September 8, 2023September 11, 2023

The transit system will run on a new schedule starting Sept. 11 with the goal of decreasing wait times for riders but fares will soon increase.

Posted inHealth & Environment

AC Transit and BART survive ‘fiscal cliff’—for now—with $5 billion state budget agreement 

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

East Bay transit advocates warned of a “death spiral” for bus and train operators if Gov. Newsom didn’t adjust funds in the state budget.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Good news for East Bay public transit: state funds for BART and AC Transit could be restored

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

The governor’s draft budget would have contributed to the “death” of Bay Area transit. A vote today offers new hope—but it’s not a slam dunk.

A mock BART train car made of cardboard, topped with and sitting upon a bed of flowers, within a wooden coffin. In front is a picture frame with an image of a sad BART train emoji and the words "BART 1972-2024?"
Posted inRoad Safety

Oakland stands to lose if BART, AC Transit collapse due to budget crisis

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso June 5, 2023June 6, 2023

Advocates are pleading with Gov. Gavin Newsom to find a few extra billion in the state budget for buses and trains.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

BART is gearing up to build housing at its Rockridge station

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

The transit agency held an open house this week to gather input on development at Oakland’s northernmost BART station.

Posted inRoad Safety

East Bay Greenway promises a walkable path from Oakland’s Lake Merritt to South Hayward 

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

The latest in bike and pedestrian safety improvements will connect communities in East Oakland.

Posted inArts & Community

BART is offering half-off fare discounts in September to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 24, 2022August 25, 2022

The transit system will also be hosting family events throughout the Bay Area.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Lake Merritt BART project: Senior housing coming to site of past displacement

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

BART tore down houses to build the Oakland Chinatown station in the 1960s. Some say it has a chance to help heal old wounds.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Lateefah Simon reinstated to BART board as residency dispute continues

by Nico Savidge March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

The board’s only Black director, who represents parts of Berkeley and Oakland, was improperly removed from her seat, BART says.

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