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#electrical-fire
fromSFGATE
5 hours ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Civic Center BART station closes due to fire and heavy smoke

fromSFGATE
5 hours ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Civic Center BART station closes due to fire and heavy smoke

#civic-center
#service-disruptions
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

BART riders frustrated as vandalized equipment causes service issues between Hayward, Berryessa

Vandalism-damaged wayside equipment halted BART service between Hayward and Berryessa, stranding riders and prompting alternate bus support while crews investigate.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

BART service interrupted between Hayward and Berryessa stations

Vandalism-damaged equipment forced BART to halt service between Hayward and Berryessa, amid numerous service disruptions across the system since May.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Did BART address disability access in rolling out its new gates?

New BART hardened fare gates ignore several accessibility recommendations, creating usability problems for wheelchair users and reducing card reader sensitivity, despite safety and fare-evasion goals.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Iron Dust, Which BART Says It Stopped Cleaning In 2020, Likely to Blame For Smoke Incident In August

Caked-on iron dust on insulator caps can cause electrical arcing and flashover, creating fire and smoke hazards in BART tunnels and trains.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Unstable individual' barricades self at BART train yard in Hayward

An unstable person armed with knife trespassed into Hayward BART yard and barricaded in a building; police evacuated the yard and limited Green Line service.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Person hit by BART train in Oakland

Person hit by BART train at 12th Street Oakland City Center Station was removed alive and taken to hospital; service resumed after about an hour.
#transit-delays
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bike, pedestrian improvements celebrated at North Berkeley BART Station

North Berkeley BART Station received bicycle and pedestrian upgrades—including a widened Ohlone Greenway, two-way cycle tracks, and new bike lockers—to improve active-transit access.
#transbay-tube
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: The president should not be an enemy to half the nation

Leaders must uphold democratic norms and public systems like BART must improve security, cleanliness, and reliability to maintain public trust.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

BART Turning to Community-Driven' Workshops In Latest Attempt to Clean Up 16th and Mission

BART proposes community-driven meetings and workshops to revitalize the blighted 16th and Mission plaza after past interventions failed.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Bay Area leaders must act to stabilize BART

BART service instability and SJSU's enrollment surge strain public access and infrastructure, requiring accountability, resources, and capacity planning to prevent widespread harm.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Bay Area leaders must act to stabilize BART

BART's recent canceled routes and long delays should be alarming, not just to frequent commuters but also to those who run public transit. Hundreds of thousands of people rely on it daily, and for it to be unreliable would affect a vast majority of their lives. People of all ages ride BART, whether it be students or even senior citizens.
US politics
SF parents
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Ride BART's Halloween Train + Trunk or Treat (Dublin/Pleasanton to Lake Merritt)

Families can ride a decorated Halloween Train from Dublin/Pleasanton to Lake Merritt on October 28 for free trunk-or-treating and activities; RSVP required.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

BART Sound Tracks Jazz Festival (Berkeley)

This October, BART Sound Tracks returns with a one-day music festival featuring some of the Bay Area's outstanding jazz and R&B talents. Sound Tracks Jazz Festival, presented in partnership with SFJAZZ, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 3pm to 6pm, in the North Berkeley Station parking lot. In addition to three unique acts - SFJAZZ High School All-Stars, B DeVeaux, and Sun Hop Fat - there will be food trucks, mocktails, and BART merch for sale.
Music
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area delays hobble BART over maintenance work and equipment woes

BART Red Line service faced major delays from planned vegetation management and an unexpected equipment failure, requiring one-track operations and shuttle/transfer arrangements.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

BART celebrates installation of new fare gates at all of its stations

BART installed new fare gates at all stations to reduce fare evasion, improve rider safety, and support post‑COVID financial revitalization.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

BART Set New Post-Pandemic Ridership Record In August

BART ridership reached over 4.9 million in August 2025, driven by major events, tap-and-ride adoption, and the UC Berkeley BayPass program.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

4.3M Earthquake Centered In Berkeley Jolts People Awake Early Monday

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Hayward Fault under Berkeley at 2:56 am, causing minor damage and prompting safety inspections and reduced-speed BART service.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Man stabbed outside Daly City BART station, suspect at large

DALY CITY - A man was stabbed outside a BART station here Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The victim was taken to the hospital and remained in critical condition Thursday, said Chris Filippi, a communications officer for BART. Around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, the victim was stabbed near the bus zone outside the Daly City station, authorities said. Police are still investigating the stabbing, Filippi said.
US news
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Man hospitalized after being found stabbed outside Daly City BART station, police say

A man was stabbed outside the Daly City BART station near the bus zone and hospitalized; trains bypassed the station for about 30 minutes.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

15-Year-Old Shot on BART In Oakland; Freeway Shooting on I-580 an Hour Later

Two unrelated Oakland shootings injured a 15-year-old on a BART train and left a Ford Fiesta struck by bullets on I-580; no fatalities reported.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Teen injured in shooting on BART train in Oakland

A 15-year-old was injured in a shooting on a northbound BART train near Fruitvale station; police are searching for a suspect.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Trump Announces All-Out War on Liberal Groups

BART pledged weekend-only computer upgrades after a September 5 Montgomery Station upgrade triggered a systemwide rush-hour meltdown.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Woman shot by BART police officer receives $6.75 million; agency admits initial story was inaccurate

BART agreed to a $6.75 million settlement with Jasmine Gao's family and acknowledged its initial claim that she assaulted officers was inaccurate.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

BART says it can't promise another systemwide outage won't happen again: 'That's not possible'

BART suffered another systemwide outage; leadership did not respond to interview requests, no firings were announced, and the agency cannot promise outages won't recur.
#transit-outage
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

BART Board Does Some Grilling, Managers Give Some Explanation About Last Week's Systemwide Meltdown

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

BART Board Does Some Grilling, Managers Give Some Explanation About Last Week's Systemwide Meltdown

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man charged with beating woman, causing concussion, at Pleasanton BART station

Prosecutors allege that he used a seven-inch baton to beat a woman in the head on Oct. 13, 2024 at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. The woman told police that her attacker had been yelling derogatory things to other women present at the station, and had said, f you b-, shortly before hitting her. She went unconscious, causing a concussion and a brain injury, according to police.
California
#transit-funding
#bay-area-transit
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

BART director speaks on systemwide failure that impacted Bay Area morning commute

BART experienced a systemwide service suspension caused by a computer equipment failure during a system upgrade, undermining public trust and reliability.
#public-transit
Travel
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Entire BART system out of service

BART's entire train system is not operating Friday morning due to unexpected computer equipment problems; riders are advised to use alternative transportation.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

BART service down system-wide following computer equipment problem

BART shut down its entire system after a post-upgrade computer network failure, marking repeated summer service disruptions and transit outages across the Bay Area.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

BART service down system-wide following computer equipment problem

A computer equipment problem early Friday through the commute into chaos for BART riders, as authorities shut down the entire system for the second time since May. In a series of social media statements, BART said the computer network issue followed a network upgrade. The agency did not say when the system would be open and urged riders to seek other means of transportation.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

BART Touts Nearly 50% Drop In Property Crime, 36% Drop In Violent Crime

BART system crime declined in 2025 overall, with property crimes nearly halved and fare-evasion citations significantly reduced.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

BART pans $930 million muni bond sale as budget deficits loom

BART is selling $930 million in bonds to fund a $3.5 billion renewal and refinance debt amid low ridership, reduced federal aid and budget deficits.
San Francisco
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

BART crime plummets, police report says

BART reported a 36% decline in violent crime and a 50% drop in property crime in the first seven months year-over-year, with major decreases in robberies and car burglaries.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

BART service trouble: Red Line closed, major delays in San Francisco

BART's Red Line experienced an extended shutdown and power-related delays disrupted multiple lines, prompting reroutes and transfers without a stated time for full service restoration.
#contactless-payments
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

BART riders can 'Tap and Ride,' pay for fares using credit or debit card starting Wednesday

I think it's a great idea. It's long overdue. It really makes transit more accessible,
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

"Let's Glow" Free BART Anime Fest 2025 (Warm Springs/South Fremont)

Let's Glow! BART Anime Festival is a community event featuring anime mascots, art, music, dance lessons, and various themed activities, aimed at engaging youth in public transit.
SF music
Digital life
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

BART reverses longtime rule after unauthorized YouTube video

BART employees initiated the first official recording of train rides after public interest surged following Vincent Woo's unauthorized film.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Day Around the Bay: This Weekend is SF's Last 8 pm Sunset of 2025

BART introduces a tap feature allowing 30-minute grace period for entry and exit at the same station without a fare charge.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

BART's First-Ever Outdoor Movie Night Under the Stars (Concord)

BART is hosting its first Under the Stars Family Movie Night on August 16, 2025, featuring a screening of Madagascar.
The event includes activities such as crafts, face painting, and a unique train cab footage experience for family enjoyment.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

BART Will Finally Let You Tap to Enter With a Credit Card or Debit Card, Starting Wednesday

The transition to allowing credit and debit card payments for BART rides marks a significant advancement in the Clipper Card system, aiming to enhance user convenience.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

BART "Under the Stars" $5 Family Outdoor Movie Night (Concord)

BART is hosting a family movie night at Concord Station on August 16, showcasing unique footage of the BART system and a screening of Madagascar.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Big-Time BART Delays as There Was Another Fire Near the Tracks

ICE arrested an SF Guatemalan man who showed clear signs of mental illness after his immigration hearing Thursday, and was muttering to himself throughout his hearing.
San Francisco
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Weekend Roundup: San Antonio Celebrates, Mike Swire Saved... - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Antonio advocates are pushing for a new BART station to serve local neighborhoods and are focused on improving street safety.
#transportation
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Power outage interrupts BART service in central, east Contra Costa County

BART service on the Yellow Line ceased due to an electrical power outage affecting central and eastern Contra Costa County.
#public-transportation
#ridership
#public-transport
#san-leandro
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
California

Major medical emergency' closes Bay Fair BART station

A medical emergency at Bay Fair BART station has led to its closure and significant train delays.
There was possibly a person hit by a train, prompting a fire department response.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
#train-service
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

BART train service between Walnut Creek, Concord to be canceled for a weekend

BART train service will be replaced with bus service between Concord and Walnut Creek this weekend.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
San Francisco

BART's Green Line service down as impacts continue from fire at San Leandro station

BART resumed full service after fire disruption, but the Green Line remains down as investigations continue.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 months ago

BART says new gates reduce fare evasion. Mission data shows otherwise.

New fare gates aim to reduce fare evasion, but results show mixed effectiveness across different BART stations.
#north-berkeley
San Francisco Giants
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Another Medical Emergency at North Berkeley BART

BART service disruption occurred twice this week due to medical emergencies near North Berkeley Station, causing major delays.
Florida Governor DeSantis comments ignite controversy regarding liability for protests.
A dead whale washing ashore highlights environmental issues in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Humpday Headlines: BART Recovering After Unplanned Track Fix In SF

BART delays due to a track defect resulted in significant transit issues in San Francisco.
A protest in Oakland related to ICE saw some violent incidents despite its peaceful nature.
Future dam removals on the Klamath River need to address existing obstacles for salmon runs.
Elon Musk's recent statements indicate a shift in tone concerning his public communications.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Major delay affects BART commuters following unscheduled track maintenance

BART commuters faced significant delays due to unscheduled track maintenance affecting two lines, with service interruptions leading to sustained delays.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

BART's Richmond Line Temporarily Halted After Person Reportedly Struck By Train at North Berkeley Station

BART's North Berkeley Station was shut down due to a reported medical emergency involving a train collision.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Judge moves forward with wrongful death lawsuit against BART for family of woman pushed into train

The legal case against BART for Corazon Dandan's death is advancing, highlighting safety concerns at public transit stations.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Plan to raise $500 million in annual sales taxes for beleaguered Bay Area transit advances in Legislature

Bay Area voters may approve a sales tax increase to generate over $500 million annually for transit agencies, facing opposition from unions and environmental groups.
San Francisco Giants
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Day Around the Bay: BART's Green Line Won't Be Running Again Until Tuesday

Ryan Kwong, a rookie SFPD officer, pleads not guilty in DUI crash; another officer sentenced for separate DUI incident.
BART service recovery is underway post-fire, but Green Line remains closed; all 50 stations now operational.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

All Downtown SF Muni Stations Closed Due to 'Debris' Issue

Muni service was disrupted between Embarcadero and Van Ness due to maintenance issues, affecting subway operations significantly.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Humpday Headlines: BART Service Mostly Restored After San Leandro Fire

Service on BART's Green Line remains down as a result of an early morning fire on the tracks at San Leandro Station, affecting travel speeds.
San Francisco
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