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Oakland, CA
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Violent crime has dropped 35% from the same time in 2024.
Aug. 27, 2025
The new gates pack 3D sensors to ease entry for wheelchair users or people with bikes.
Aug. 22, 2025
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A BART station entrance featuring payment terminals.
The new feature allows riders to use tappable credit or debit cards along with Apple and Google Pay.
Aug. 20, 2025
The agency’s latest Quarterly Performance Review showed customer satisfaction is at 84 percent, train cleanliness improved by 58 percent year over year and station cleanliness...
June 30, 2025
The new traction power substation at Civic Center Station increases the energy available to power BART trains in San Francisco by nearly 18 percent.
June 18, 2025
The Oakland and San Francisco transbay passenger train program will also be included in the California State Rail Plan.
June 16, 2025
The information will be especially helpful for riders who are making platform-to-platform transfers.
May 6, 2025
In the first three months of the year, Bay Area transit agencies have seen big gains in their ridership as agencies make the switch to zero-emission fleets.
April 22, 2025
BART’s restroom and attendant programs have seen success through improved customer service ratings since the restroom program first launched in 2018 and the attendant program ...
April 14, 2025
BART was able to close the projected $35 million deficit through a combination of cost controls and revenue generation.
March 26, 2025

Videos

BART's car cleaning crews work every night of the week scrubbing the inside of train cars to keep them clean and disinfected (including the seats.).
Jan. 31, 2018
The combination of an alert train operator and quick-thinking BART passengers helped save the life of a person in crisis who went onto the trackway at the Civic Center Station...
Aug. 28, 2017
The new Warm Springs/South Fremont Station showcases the largest art installation anywhere within the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
March 29, 2017
With beautiful glass artwork dominating the central rotunda and sweeping views of the East Bay mountains, the station is sure to become a fixture in the community for decades ...
March 13, 2017
BART and U.C. Berkeley partner up to open new opportunities to youth and get them excited about transit.
Nov. 22, 2016
An inside look at what it’s like to be on patrol with a BART police officer. Sergeant Michael Williamson talks about why he still loves his job after 13 years with BPD.
Sept. 28, 2016
This week's transit update includes videos from Bay Area Rapid Transit, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), Auckland Transport, Metro Transit, TransLink and Hillsborough Area...
Aug. 26, 2016
A riders perspective on rebuilding the oldest modern transit system in America which is now more than 44 years old
Aug. 26, 2016
This weeks transit update features videos from TEB Technology, The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), TriMet, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the Maryland...
Aug. 5, 2016
Your weekly update features BART's Fleet of the Future, rabbittransit's driver recruitment campaign, Valley Metro Bus Rodeo, Sound Transit's Northgate Link Extension and a behind...
April 9, 2016

News

The agency aims to have all stations connected with free Wi-Fi by 2028 before next offering it on its trains.
June 16, 2026
The newly approved budget assumes the agency will receive additional funding, though has alternative service action plan ready.
June 12, 2026
The nine fare gates are currently wrapped with advertising on their clear plexiglass doors and metal consoles to understand how the wrap material will perform in real-world conditions...
June 5, 2026
BART’s Quarterly Performance Reports track several performance indicators, such as operational metrics, passenger environment indicators, customer feedback and crime.
May 19, 2026
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A Bay Area Rapid Transit train Inside Underground Embarcadero Bart Station.
The agency recently launched a new online portal for those looking to rent at least 25 spaces for six months or more.
March 19, 2026
The project will transform approximately 6.5 acres of underutilized BART parking lots into 743 new apartments.
March 10, 2026
The new chime tones play to inform blind and low-vision customers that the fare gate is open.
March 3, 2026
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The image shows the old fare gates at a BART station enterance.
The plan suggests cuts down to just three lines of continuous service, 30-minute headways and major fare increases.
March 2, 2026
The agency is replacing two units at the Civic Center-UN Plaza station, with the first unit set to be completed by mid-March.
Feb. 10, 2026
The SAP identifies initiatives that support regional climate resilience, public well-being, increased ridership and responsible environmental practices.
Feb. 6, 2026

Articles

Transit agencies across North America reflect on the planning, collaboration and customer service strategies behind successful operations that supported soccer’s biggest event...
Sept. 1, 2026
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Aug. 29, 2025
Michelle Robertson
Michelle Robertson.
Michelle Robertson, Principal Marketing Representative, Communications Department, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).
Aug. 19, 2025
BART and L.A. Metro both saw increases in ridership in June 2025 compared to June 2024 while Frederick County’s FY25 featured a record-breaking year for public transit use.
July 21, 2025
Incidents of crime on SEPTA systems in most categories held steady while BART’s violent crime rate dropped by 23 percent.
April 28, 2025
A survey of 1,500 likely voters saw 82 percent respond favorably to Caltrain services while BART’s customer satisfaction rate has hit its highest mark in 10 years.
March 3, 2025
The funding was awarded to 27 new public transportation projects to transform rail and transit improvements throughout the state.
Oct. 28, 2024
The installation of next generation fare gates at three more stations comes following the success of installation of the fare gates at other stations throughout the system, as...
Oct. 23, 2024
The latest installation of next generation fare gates comes after BART successfully installed the gates at Civic Center, Fruitvale and West Oakland stations.
Sept. 3, 2024
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
May 15, 2024

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The new offering allows riders to rent an e-bike for four weeks for $120 with reduced fares for qualified riders.
Feb. 5, 2026
The agency plans to bring Wi-Fi connectivity to all BART stations over the next couple of years, followed by onboard connectivity on all BART trains.
Feb. 4, 2026
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A BART PD cruiser drives away from the camera.
Overall crime was down 41% in 2025 while BART delivered nearly five million more trips than 2024.
Jan. 30, 2026
The new integration brings Uber bookings directly in the BART app for transit connections.
Jan. 22, 2026
The agency is increasing fares to keep pace with inflation in order to pay for continued operations and to work toward restoring financial stability.
Dec. 4, 2025
Bay Area Rapid Transit and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority riders can now better access the rail systems thanks to pedestrian, bike and elevator updates.
Oct. 29, 2025
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A BART train moves down the track.
The report highlights continued strides from the agency to be efficient and sustainable.
Oct. 14, 2025
The gates include a unique door locking mechanism that makes swing barriers difficult to push through, jump over or maneuver under.
Oct. 1, 2025
The agency is transforming entrances at Civic Center Station and Embarcadero Station to create better customer experience and improve the stations’ accessibility.
Feb. 7, 2025
BART reported its safety and security initiatives supported a 17 percent decrease in overall crime from the previous year, with violent crime down 11 percent over the same period...
Feb. 5, 2025
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The schedule changes will occur twice each year, once in summer and once in winter, to improve transfers between systems.
Jan. 21, 2025
Through the Youth-Informed Radical Vision of Safety Evaluation Framework, put together by this partnership, BART is working to encourage girls and gender-expansive youth to play...
Dec. 18, 2024