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BART's "May the 4th" Star Wars-themed 90-minute Ride on Private Train (2025)

BART hosts a themed May the Fourth train event to celebrate Star Wars and foster community connection.

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San Francisco

BART's reservation-only, 90-minute ride sold out in just a couple of hours

BART is hosting a unique May the Fourth train ride to foster community engagement and enhance its brand image beyond mere transportation.

fromSFGATE

2 hours ago

San Francisco

Lightsabers and stormtroopers take over BART for Star Wars Day

BART hosted a themed ride celebrating Star Wars to engage the community and promote safe public transportation.

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East Bay food

BART's "May the 4th" Star Wars-themed 90-minute Ride on Private Train (2025)

BART hosts a themed May the Fourth train event to celebrate Star Wars and foster community connection.

fromSFGATE

San Francisco

BART's reservation-only, 90-minute ride sold out in just a couple of hours

BART is hosting a unique May the Fourth train ride to foster community engagement and enhance its brand image beyond mere transportation.

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7 hours ago

East Bay (California)

Now arriving at Berkeley stations: BART's new saloon-style fare gates

BART is upgrading fare gates to improve security and reduce fare evasion.

Mission District

Major medical emergency' closes Warm Springs BART station

BART Warm Springs station closed due to a medical emergency, likely involving a train incident.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

7 hours ago

East Bay (California)

Now arriving at Berkeley stations: BART's new saloon-style fare gates

BART is upgrading fare gates to improve security and reduce fare evasion.

Mission District

Major medical emergency' closes Warm Springs BART station

BART Warm Springs station closed due to a medical emergency, likely involving a train incident.

San Francisco

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.

East Bay (California)

BART commute impacted by line closures, electrical issues

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

Miscellaneous

Three-Day Work Weeks Are Hammering BART Financially, But Muni Just Had Its Highest-Ridership Month In Four Years

BART's ridership remains critically low due to remote work, with financial distress likely leading to service cuts if new funding is not secured.

Miscellaneous

New Glass Canopies at Market Street BART Station Now Smashed In

Vandalism of glass canopies at Market Street BART Station creates frustration among riders and BART officials, with costly repairs anticipated.

6 days ago

East Bay (California)

Man arrested in San Leandro BART station stabbing

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another man in a bus station incident triggered by being denied entry onto an out-of-service bus.

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San Francisco

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.

East Bay (California)

BART commute impacted by line closures, electrical issues

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

Miscellaneous

Three-Day Work Weeks Are Hammering BART Financially, But Muni Just Had Its Highest-Ridership Month In Four Years

BART's ridership remains critically low due to remote work, with financial distress likely leading to service cuts if new funding is not secured.

Miscellaneous

New Glass Canopies at Market Street BART Station Now Smashed In

Vandalism of glass canopies at Market Street BART Station creates frustration among riders and BART officials, with costly repairs anticipated.

6 days ago

East Bay (California)

Man arrested in San Leandro BART station stabbing

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another man in a bus station incident triggered by being denied entry onto an out-of-service bus.

more#public-transport

#east-bay

2 weeks ago

East Bay real estate

BART could be selling hundreds of acres of East Bay land to help budget shortfall

BART is considering selling 230 acres of land to alleviate its budget deficit.

East Bay (California)

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.

2 weeks ago

East Bay real estate

BART could be selling hundreds of acres of East Bay land to help budget shortfall

BART is considering selling 230 acres of land to alleviate its budget deficit.

East Bay (California)

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.

more#east-bay

3 weeks ago

Portland food

Monday Morning Headlines: Couple Found Dead In Cloverdale

Trump exempted consumer electronics from tariffs on China, temporarily benefiting Apple amid ongoing supply chain concerns.

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4 weeks ago

Portland food

Day 25 of 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Plazas mostly clean with occasional vending, Capp Street trashed

The 16th Street BART area shows a mix of community activity and litter, indicating both vibrancy and neglect.

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.

Mission District

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.

San Francisco

BART service temporarily suspended on SFO/Millbrae line

BART service is suspended on the San Francisco/Millbrae line due to an equipment issue.

Miscellaneous

Still Facing Major Budget Deficit, BART Raises Fares 5.5% Starting In January

BART is raising fares by 5.5% on January 1 to address budget deficits, but this is only a partial solution.

SF politics

Editorial: For BART, elect Lang in only competitive East Bay race

BART's board overhaul is unlikely to drive fiscal responsibility amidst declining ridership and increasing spending without addressing operational deficits.

Miscellaneous

BART shifting departure times in billion-dollar plan, working with agencies to improve efficiency

BART is adjusting train schedules to synchronize with other Bay Area transit systems and launching a major train control system upgrade.

SF LGBT

fromThe Oaklandside

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.

Mission District

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.

San Francisco

BART service temporarily suspended on SFO/Millbrae line

BART service is suspended on the San Francisco/Millbrae line due to an equipment issue.

Miscellaneous

Still Facing Major Budget Deficit, BART Raises Fares 5.5% Starting In January

BART is raising fares by 5.5% on January 1 to address budget deficits, but this is only a partial solution.

SF politics

Editorial: For BART, elect Lang in only competitive East Bay race

BART's board overhaul is unlikely to drive fiscal responsibility amidst declining ridership and increasing spending without addressing operational deficits.

Miscellaneous

BART shifting departure times in billion-dollar plan, working with agencies to improve efficiency

BART is adjusting train schedules to synchronize with other Bay Area transit systems and launching a major train control system upgrade.

Retired BART Car Gets Converted Into Sierra Foothills Vacation Rental

BART legacy car number 1234 to become a vacation rental in the Sierra Nevada Foothills by 2026.

#public-safety

East Bay (California)

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.

Miscellaneous

BART Touts Double-Digit Drop In Crime

BART has reduced crime rates by 15% in 2024 through enhanced safety measures and increased police presence.

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Mission District

BART police release photo of man accused of stabbing woman on train

A man allegedly stabbed a 54-year-old woman on a BART train, prompting a police investigation for attempted murder.

East Bay (California)

SUV occupant who died after crash onto Pittsburg BART tracks is identified

A man was killed in a crash at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station after his SUV went off Highway 4.

Miscellaneous

What does past 10-year BART crime data tell us?

Recent violent attacks on BART have prompted renewed safety concerns and calls for immediate action to restore public confidence in the transit system.

East Bay (California)

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.

Miscellaneous

BART Touts Double-Digit Drop In Crime

BART has reduced crime rates by 15% in 2024 through enhanced safety measures and increased police presence.

fromMission Local

Mission District

BART police release photo of man accused of stabbing woman on train

A man allegedly stabbed a 54-year-old woman on a BART train, prompting a police investigation for attempted murder.

East Bay (California)

SUV occupant who died after crash onto Pittsburg BART tracks is identified

A man was killed in a crash at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station after his SUV went off Highway 4.

Miscellaneous

What does past 10-year BART crime data tell us?

Recent violent attacks on BART have prompted renewed safety concerns and calls for immediate action to restore public confidence in the transit system.

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.

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Miscellaneous

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.

Miscellaneous

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.

#san-francisco

from48 hills

SF politics

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.

East Bay (California)

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.

Miscellaneous

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.

from48 hills

SF politics

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.

East Bay (California)

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.

Miscellaneous

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.

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East Bay (California)

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.

Miscellaneous

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.

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3 years ago

Miscellaneous

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.

Miscellaneous

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.

Miscellaneous

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.