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.
Tag: BART
Posted inHealth & Environment
AC Transit and BART survive ‘fiscal cliff’—for now—with $5 billion state budget agreement
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
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.
Posted inRoad Safety
Oakland stands to lose if BART, AC Transit collapse due to budget crisis
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
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
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
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
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
The board’s only Black director, who represents parts of Berkeley and Oakland, was improperly removed from her seat, BART says.
