Cleaver-style knife used in stabbing on BART train, police say
A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon at West Oakland BART station, for stabbing another man with a cleaver-style knife and robbery, BART officials say.
A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon at West Oakland BART station, for stabbing another man with a cleaver-style knife and robbery, BART officials say.
Survey sheds light on why BART ridership near record lows
The survey shows 45% of people are choosing not to ride BART because they don't think it is safe.
The survey shows 45% of people are choosing not to ride BART because they don't think it is safe.
BART can increase ridership with cleaner trains and more police, poll finds
The Bay Area Council, a key player in BART's inception in the 1960s, said the transit system could see a boost in ridership if more was done to improve the overall experience.
The Bay Area Council, a key player in BART's inception in the 1960s, said the transit system could see a boost in ridership if more was done to improve the overall experience.
BART unveils schedule to cut wait times on nights and weekends
BART is introducing more frequent train service on weekday nights and weekends on its busiest line.
BART is introducing more frequent train service on weekday nights and weekends on its busiest line.
BART police involved in SF Civic Center station investigation; major systemwide delays
BART police are investigating some kind of incident at San Francisco Civic Center station Wednesday evening, officials say. The transit system is experiencing major systemwide delays as a result.
BART police are investigating some kind of incident at San Francisco Civic Center station Wednesday evening, officials say. The transit system is experiencing major systemwide delays as a result.
East San Jose will get new VTA light rail connection to BART
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority says it will construct a light rail extension to connect the Alum Rock Light Rail Station to the Eastridge Transit Center.
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority says it will construct a light rail extension to connect the Alum Rock Light Rail Station to the Eastridge Transit Center.
Memorial at historic bar for man killed in South San Francisco hit-and-run crash
At the historic neighborhood landmark Molloy's Bar in Colma, a crowd got a round of beers Friday night, raising their glasses and cans of beer to toast their missing their friend and frequent customer Will King, 45, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash about a half-mile from the bar.
At the historic neighborhood landmark Molloy's Bar in Colma, a crowd got a round of beers Friday night, raising their glasses and cans of beer to toast their missing their friend and frequent customer Will King, 45, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash about a half-mile from the bar.
BART sees highest ridership numbers so far this year
BART ridership on Thursday saw 179,000 passengers.
BART ridership on Thursday saw 179,000 passengers.
4/20, Warriors and Giants games: SFPD, transit agencies say they're ready
4/20. Warriors and Giants at home.
4/20. Warriors and Giants at home.
On-duty BART employee arrested in fatal South San Francisco hit-and-run
The alleged driver in a deadly hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco was a BART employee who was on duty at the time of the crash, police said.
The alleged driver in a deadly hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco was a BART employee who was on duty at the time of the crash, police said.
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez to retire after 4 years leading department
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez announced Wednesday that he will retire from the agency's Police Department next month after four years leading the office.
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez announced Wednesday that he will retire from the agency's Police Department next month after four years leading the office.
Double shooting at convenience store near Oakland's Fruitvale BART station caught on video
A double shooting in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood injured two men. It started at a convenience store and continued outside near a BART station. The shooting was captured by surveillance cameras.
A double shooting in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood injured two men. It started at a convenience store and continued outside near a BART station. The shooting was captured by surveillance cameras.
Pilot project could make most transfers across transit agencies free or heavily discounted
Most transfers across multiple transit agencies would be heavily discounted or even free under a new pilot project Bay Area public transit officials are currently considering.
Most transfers across multiple transit agencies would be heavily discounted or even free under a new pilot project Bay Area public transit officials are currently considering.
Report on BART passenger dragged to death criticizes station conditions
A new report from federal investigators reveals new details on the death of a BART passenger who was dragged when her dog's leash got caught in a train's sliding door.
A new report from federal investigators reveals new details on the death of a BART passenger who was dragged when her dog's leash got caught in a train's sliding door.
BART increasing police patrols on trains
BART is more than doubling its police presence on train cars beginning on Monday.
BART is more than doubling its police presence on train cars beginning on Monday.
BART passenger shot, pistol-whipped
One man was grazed by a bullet and pistol-whipped by another passenger on a BART train Thursday night, police said.
One man was grazed by a bullet and pistol-whipped by another passenger on a BART train Thursday night, police said.
BART experiencing major delays; recovering after trains were not stopping at Embarcadero
BART trains are once again stopping at Embarcadero station in San Francisco Thursday night after the transit agency experienced major delays. The system is now recovering, according to officials.
BART trains are once again stopping at Embarcadero station in San Francisco Thursday night after the transit agency experienced major delays. The system is now recovering, according to officials.
BART's Inspector General will not serve the rest of her term
BART's Inspector General is retiring early and without explanation. Harriet Richardson told the board last week she won't finish out her term.
BART's Inspector General is retiring early and without explanation. Harriet Richardson told the board last week she won't finish out her term.
2 major BART projects will make it cleaner and more reliable
Though BART is struggling to regain riders, it knows it must improve the system to win them back. Two major projects will make key stations easier to deal with and trains less likely to lose power.
Though BART is struggling to regain riders, it knows it must improve the system to win them back. Two major projects will make key stations easier to deal with and trains less likely to lose power.
BART board director Lateefah Simon announces bid for Congress
A member of BART's board of directors announced Tuesday that she is running to take the congressional seat of Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, who is running for U.S. Senate.
A member of BART's board of directors announced Tuesday that she is running to take the congressional seat of Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, who is running for U.S. Senate.