Major housing development begins at West Oakland BART station, eliminating commuter parking

A major 762-unit residential complex is breaking ground on the West Oakland BART station parking lot. Construction will phase out all parking spaces, initially reducing available spots from 440 down to 200 on a first-come, first-served basis.

BART service disrupted by substation fire at Daly City station

BART service has been restored between West Oakland and San Francisco Tuesday night after Red Line service was canceled due to a track side fire at Daly City Station. 

Suspect in Oakland stabbings is homeless, as are some victims, police say

A man suspected in an apparently random series of stabbings that left one victim dead and four others hurt in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is homeless, as are some of his victims, police said Tuesday.

Oakland stabbing suspect in custody after an apparent spree that killed 1

A stabbing suspect is in custody in Oakland Monday night after an apparent spree that killed one person and injured four others. Oakland police say there are multiple crime scenes.  

BART new schedule changes: What you need to know

BART trains and schedules are undergoing major changes starting Monday, with adjusted departure times across the entire transit system.

BART running longer trains during peak commute times
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BART has implemented longer trains on the red, yellow, green and blue lines designed to make peak commute times better. 

Bay Area FIFA World Cup match breaks ridership records

The FIFA World Cup has brought thousands of fans to the Bay Area, and many of them are relying on public transit to get to matches.

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.