John Lee Cowell sentenced to life for fatal stabbing of Nia Wilson at BART station
John Lee Cowell was sentenced to life in prison during a virtual hearing Friday morning for fatally stabbing Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
Bay Area mass transit’s future in jeopardy experts say
Bay Area transit systems are experiencing unprecedented financial strain, and transit experts are saying the future of mass transit in the Bay Area is in danger.
BART station at SFO closed due to police activity
The BART station at SFO was closed on Wednesday morning while police removed a suspicious package.
Parking fees at Oakland BART stations to go up starting Monday
Effective Monday, the city of Oakland will impose an 18.5 percent tax on all parking fees that are collected citywide.
BART creates 'crowding charts' during coronavirus pandemic
The color-coded charts are broken down by lines, stations and time of day. Teal is zero to 24 riders; lime green is 25 to 30; and yellow is more than 31.
BART board approves $2.4B budget for fiscal year 2021
The budget includes nearly $200 million in cuts from the $1.016 billion preliminary operating budget the board reviewed in mid-May.
Police seek woman who pushed man onto tracks at Downtown Berkeley BART station
BART police are seeking a woman who pushed a man onto the tracks as a train was approaching at the Downtown Berkeley station Monday night.
BART approves mixed use development at West Oakland station
The Mandela Station Transit Oriented Development will have 762 housing units, 30 percent of which will be designated as affordable, 50,000 square feet of retail space, 300,000 square feet of office space and various amenities such as wider sidewalks and more crosswalks for pedestrians.
BART service to Milpitas and Berryessa stations starts Saturday
The transit agency and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony ahead of their inaugural ride on the Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension.
BART board declines to reduce funding for agency's police department
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday acknowledged the value in reforming its law enforcement agency but declined to reduce or eliminate funding for BART police in the agency's proposed fiscal year 2021 budget.
BART employee tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at Bay Area Rapid Transit has tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Tuesday.
Regular BART service resumes after death at Pleasant Hill station
BART has resumed full service in both directions between Walnut Creek and Concord after a person died at the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre station Tuesday morning.
BART adjusts schedule to accommodate new station openings in Santa Clara County next week
The two stations, opening Saturday, June 13, will mean 13 added minutes of travel time on the Daly City - Berryessa (Green) and Richmond - Berryessa (Orange) lines, BART officials said.
BART unveils 15-step plan for service as shelter restrictions ease
BART unveiled a 15-step plan Wednesday to renew passenger confidence in the safety of riding public transit amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
BART to San Jose coming June 13
The long-awaited openings of two new BART stations was announced on Tuesday. Service to Milpitas and Berryessa stations begins Saturday, June 13.
Walnut Creek BART station reopens following major medical emergency on tracks
Contra Costa bus 311 is providing service from the station to the Pleasant Hill station, officials said.
Loading zones and shuttle stops at Millbrae BART station being relocated starting Monday
The passenger loading and unloading zone on the east side of the station will be permanently moved to a location on the first floor of the parking garage, while shuttle bus stops are moving to Rollins Road.