BART to cut service in half in response to COVID-19 ridership drop
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the statewide stay-at-home order that severely restricts the amount of people going to work, BART announced Monday that it will make deep cuts to its service until further notice.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the statewide stay-at-home order that severely restricts the amount of people going to work, BART announced Monday that it will make deep cuts to its service until further notice.
BART GM calls transit funding in federal stimulus package 'critical lifeline'
A $2 trillion federal novel coronavirus stimulus package will include $25 billion in relief funding for public transit agencies across the country, an allocation BART General Manager Bob Powers called "critical lifeline funds" Wednesday.
A $2 trillion federal novel coronavirus stimulus package will include $25 billion in relief funding for public transit agencies across the country, an allocation BART General Manager Bob Powers called "critical lifeline funds" Wednesday.
BART to end train service at 9 p.m. following 90 percent decline in night time ridership
BART officials said ridership after 9 p.m. currently represents only 3 percent of the total amount each day, and the agency decided closing early was a better option than running shorter or less frequent trains.
BART officials said ridership after 9 p.m. currently represents only 3 percent of the total amount each day, and the agency decided closing early was a better option than running shorter or less frequent trains.
BART service to continue during shelter-in-place order
BART will continue regular service during a shelter-in-place order across the Bay Area to mitigate the spread of novel coronavirus, the transit agency announced Monday.
BART will continue regular service during a shelter-in-place order across the Bay Area to mitigate the spread of novel coronavirus, the transit agency announced Monday.
BART ridership down 50% on Friday
BART ridership continues to plummet amid concerns about COVID-19, the transit agency said Saturday.
BART ridership continues to plummet amid concerns about COVID-19, the transit agency said Saturday.
Jury awards $7.2M to family of man killed outside W. Oakland BART
The officer in question is BART Officer Joseph Mateu, who was cleared two years ago by the District Attorney's Office following the shooting.
The officer in question is BART Officer Joseph Mateu, who was cleared two years ago by the District Attorney's Office following the shooting.
BART ordered to pay over $6 million to family of man gunned down by officer
Henry Lee reports.
Henry Lee reports.
Coronavirus: BART to seek emergency funds after ridership down 30%
That's a loss of about $600,000 every weekday.
That's a loss of about $600,000 every weekday.
Bay Area transportation agencies brace for coronavirus spread as ridership plummets
Bay Area transportation officials are bracing for how they will respond if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse and health officials demand they change protocols and take more drastic steps, including shutting down service.
Bay Area transportation officials are bracing for how they will respond if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse and health officials demand they change protocols and take more drastic steps, including shutting down service.
Jury convicts John Cowell with first-degree murder in BART stabbing death of Nia Wilson
On the first day of deliberations, the jury has reached a verdict for John Cowell, accused of fatally stabbing Nia Wilson and injuring her sister Letifah on an Oakland BART station platform.
On the first day of deliberations, the jury has reached a verdict for John Cowell, accused of fatally stabbing Nia Wilson and injuring her sister Letifah on an Oakland BART station platform.
BART sees ridership dip as coronavirus fears spread
According to a spokesman for the agency, BART ridership from March 2 to March 5 was down 8 percent compared to ridership from Feb. 24 to 27.
According to a spokesman for the agency, BART ridership from March 2 to March 5 was down 8 percent compared to ridership from Feb. 24 to 27.
BART ridership down amid coronavirus concerns
BART said it's ridership fell 8% last week due in part to an increase in telecommuting amid the coronavirus outbreak.
BART said it's ridership fell 8% last week due in part to an increase in telecommuting amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Equipment problem stops BART service between Richmond, El Cerrito Plaza
An equipment problem on the BART tracks has prompted the closure of train service between the Richmond and El Cerrito Plaza stations Tuesday morning.
An equipment problem on the BART tracks has prompted the closure of train service between the Richmond and El Cerrito Plaza stations Tuesday morning.
Attorneys make closing arguments in John Cowell murder trial
Attorneys presented closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of John Cowell in the deadly stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
Attorneys presented closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of John Cowell in the deadly stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
BART board discusses report showing racial disparities in citations
BART released the data last week, showing that black riders received more than half of the citations for "quality of life" offenses, such as fare evasion, disruptive behavior and eating, drinking or smoking on trains, in both 2018 and 2019.
BART released the data last week, showing that black riders received more than half of the citations for "quality of life" offenses, such as fare evasion, disruptive behavior and eating, drinking or smoking on trains, in both 2018 and 2019.
BART moves closer to future Fremont station
The city says the Irvington District is a historic district with a lot of older buildings, and many industrial businesses.
The city says the Irvington District is a historic district with a lot of older buildings, and many industrial businesses.
BART train dispute turns to elevator scuffle involving knife, stun gun and Mace
"Some crazy guy was provoking us,” Alohi Alesana said. “And next thing I know, I had to defend myself. We were fighting in the elevator. He took out his knife and was trying to stab me so I Maced him. I put him down so he wouldn't hurt any of us."
"Some crazy guy was provoking us,” Alohi Alesana said. “And next thing I know, I had to defend myself. We were fighting in the elevator. He took out his knife and was trying to stab me so I Maced him. I put him down so he wouldn't hurt any of us."
Defense rests in Cowell trial: Jailhouse calls reveal his lucid conversations with aunt
For most of his murder trial, John Lee Cowell has refused to come to court. On Thursday before the defense rested its case, they called more witnesses to the stand. One of those witnesses spoke out in Cowell’s defense.
For most of his murder trial, John Lee Cowell has refused to come to court. On Thursday before the defense rested its case, they called more witnesses to the stand. One of those witnesses spoke out in Cowell’s defense.
BART's new Sunday schedule rolls out as transit agency works to improve service
Here's information on what's changed during BART's Sunday train service.
Here's information on what's changed during BART's Sunday train service.
Teen shot by BART police expected to survive, police say
Two officers fired shots at a man armed with a gun. The man, who has not been identified, is expected to survive, the transit agency said Sunday morning.
Two officers fired shots at a man armed with a gun. The man, who has not been identified, is expected to survive, the transit agency said Sunday morning.