BART seeks community input for new Hayward station development

BART is moving forward with plans to transform the Hayward station into a transit-oriented development, and officials are seeking community feedback to shape the project's future.

BART legacy car to become Arthur Mac’s new dining space in Hayward

Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.

BART to hold its first-ever prom, and you're invited

It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.

Tree removal at West Oakland BART station sparks community concern

Construction is slated to begin soon at the West Oakland BART station, but plans to remove dozens of trees for a new housing development are causing alarm among nearby residents.

BART approves service cuts plan during 'largest financial crisis in history'

The board of directors for the Bay Area Rapid Transit has approved an alternative plan to slash service and cut costs as the agency grapples with what officials describe as the largest financial crisis in its history.

BART service restored between Oakland and San Francisco

BART restored service on Thursday between Oakland and San Francisco after a 40-minute networking engineering problem. 

Communications failure shuts down BART Transbay Tube service, stranding riders for hours

BART suspended service through the Transbay Tube on Sunday after a "loss of communications," stranding riders and forcing them to seek alternate routes between San Francisco and Oakland.

California approves $590M loan for BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $590 million state loan to help stabilize BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit as they face major budget deficits tied to post-pandemic ridership declines.

'Valentraine' returns as BART hosts Valentine’s Day speed dating event on the rails

Love and public transit are intersecting again this Valentine’s Day as BART hosts its second annual "Valentraine," a speed dating event held aboard a moving train.

BART mulls 15 station closures amid budget crisis

BART officials warn that without a new revenue source, the agency may be forced to close 15 of its stations and reduce train frequency.

BART plans massive cutbacks in 2027 if voters reject sales tax

Bay Area residents got a look Thursday at the massive cuts that could be coming to BART next year, if voters don't approve a tax increase to bail out the transit agency. The proposal includes the closure of between 10 and 15 lower-ridership train stations, as well as major service cutbacks.

West Oakland BART station reopened after woman hit by train

Oakland Fire Department personnel on Friday afternoon were called to the West Oakland BART station to recover the body of a woman who had been hit by a train.

BART service restored between Concord and Orinda after power issue

BART service stopped early Wednesday morning between Concord and Orinda because of what the agency described as a "trackside" power issue for about 90 minutes, confusing commuters and causing a headache for some trying to get to work. 

BART service disruptions at Fruitvale Station for 'major medical emergency'

 BART service disruptions expanded Monday morning following the closure of Fruitvale station on the Berryessa Line caused by a major medical emergency.

How did a car fly onto Castro Valley BART train tracks? What we know

A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.

Car lands on BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley, major traffic impact

An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours. 

Bay Area transit agencies roll out 'Next Generation' Clipper cards

Bay Area commuters will begin transitioning to a new fare system as agencies roll out the "Next Generation Clipper Card," an upgrade officials say will modernize payments and make transfers easier across systems.

Power problem delays BART service

BART trains faced major delays Monday morning after a power problem halted normal service on one of the rail system's busiest stretches, the transit agency said.