Small 'eat-in' for man cited by BART officer for eating on platform
Steve Foster said he knew he could not eat on the train. However, he did not know it was against the law to eat on the platform. He said had he known, he would have thrown it away or eaten it outside the fare gate.
Steve Foster said he knew he could not eat on the train. However, he did not know it was against the law to eat on the platform. He said had he known, he would have thrown it away or eaten it outside the fare gate.
Man detained by BART police for eating sandwich files claim against transit agency
The Concord man, who was handcuffed and cited after a confrontation with a BART police officer for eating a sandwich while on a station platform, is now suing BART.
The Concord man, who was handcuffed and cited after a confrontation with a BART police officer for eating a sandwich while on a station platform, is now suing BART.
BART GM 'disappointed' over sandwich citation but says officer was doing his job
Video of a Bart police officer detaining a man for eating a sandwich on a platform at the Pleasant Hill Station was met with criticism Friday, and now the transit agency's general manager is speaking out about the incident.
Video of a Bart police officer detaining a man for eating a sandwich on a platform at the Pleasant Hill Station was met with criticism Friday, and now the transit agency's general manager is speaking out about the incident.
BART police officer detains man for eating sandwich on Pleasant Hill train platform
A passenger waiting to board a BART train at the Pleasant Hill station was stopped by a BART police officer, detained and cited for eating a sandwich, a violation of state law, according to the transit agency.
A passenger waiting to board a BART train at the Pleasant Hill station was stopped by a BART police officer, detained and cited for eating a sandwich, a violation of state law, according to the transit agency.
What the BART supervisor whispered to the man he saved during their hug on the Coliseum platform
“I'm going to start reaching out to people who need help,” Rayshawn Jackson said.
“I'm going to start reaching out to people who need help,” Rayshawn Jackson said.
Man who fell off BART platform feels lucky
Rayshawn Jackson, who was saved this week after he fell off a BART platform at the Oakland Coliseum by John O'Connor says he feels very lucky.
Rayshawn Jackson, who was saved this week after he fell off a BART platform at the Oakland Coliseum by John O'Connor says he feels very lucky.
Miniature horse rides BART to San Francisco
BART riders were delighted Tuesday afternoon when a miniature horse boarded a train from Oakland to San Francisco.
BART riders were delighted Tuesday afternoon when a miniature horse boarded a train from Oakland to San Francisco.
Humble BART supervisor saves man's life: 'That's what I'm here for'
You've all seen the video by now— a courageous BART employee lifts an intoxicated man who fell onto the track way back on to the platform right as a train approaches at Oakland's Coliseum Station. But John O'Connor says he doesn't feel like a hero.
You've all seen the video by now— a courageous BART employee lifts an intoxicated man who fell onto the track way back on to the platform right as a train approaches at Oakland's Coliseum Station. But John O'Connor says he doesn't feel like a hero.
BART supervisor hailed a hero after saving man from oncoming train
The video shows the two hugging afterward and a crowd cheering in the background.
The video shows the two hugging afterward and a crowd cheering in the background.
BART supervisor pulls man from oncoming train
BART supervisor pulls man from the path of an oncoming train at the Coliseum Station
BART supervisor pulls man from the path of an oncoming train at the Coliseum Station
BART board sinks anti-panhandling ordinance, approves priority entry pilot program at SFO
A five-seat majority on BART's board of directors declined to move forward Thursday morning with a request that staff research and draft an ordinance cracking down on panhandlers and performers in the paid areas of the transit system.
A five-seat majority on BART's board of directors declined to move forward Thursday morning with a request that staff research and draft an ordinance cracking down on panhandlers and performers in the paid areas of the transit system.
Debris fire in Transbay Tube abruptly halts BART service during evening commute
A BART train is stopped in the Transbay Tube Tuesday evening due to an equipment problem on the tracks.
A BART train is stopped in the Transbay Tube Tuesday evening due to an equipment problem on the tracks.
BART riders have mixed feelings on proposed panhandling ban
A ban on panhandling inside the paid area of BART stations wouldn?t violate the First Amendment, the agency?s staff said in a new legal analysis that is sure to be contradicted by the American Civil Liberties Union. BART riders have mixed feelings. Allie Rasmus reports
A ban on panhandling inside the paid area of BART stations wouldn?t violate the First Amendment, the agency?s staff said in a new legal analysis that is sure to be contradicted by the American Civil Liberties Union. BART riders have mixed feelings. Allie Rasmus reports
Ban on BART panhandling in paid areas wouldn't violate 1st Amendment, staff lawyers conclude
BART director Debora Allen has been pushing the ban, as she said her suburban constituents don’t like the loud noise and being asked for money on their commutes. Agency staff will present their analysis to the board on Thursday.
BART director Debora Allen has been pushing the ban, as she said her suburban constituents don’t like the loud noise and being asked for money on their commutes. Agency staff will present their analysis to the board on Thursday.
Early morning fire in Richmond damages BART maintenance yard control tower
The fire was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. and four engines and two battalion chiefs responded quickly and had the fire controlled after 45 minutes.
The fire was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. and four engines and two battalion chiefs responded quickly and had the fire controlled after 45 minutes.
BART performing safety upgrades on Antioch line
BART officials are reporting trains on the Antioch line will travel on a single track between the Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on Saturday.
BART officials are reporting trains on the Antioch line will travel on a single track between the Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on Saturday.
BART track work continues this weekend
Delays on the Antioch line of BART are to be expected.
Delays on the Antioch line of BART are to be expected.
Suspect arrested in alleged box cutter attack on BART train
The man was allegedly uncooperative and refused to obey officers' commands, so they used their Tasers in an attempt to subdue him.
The man was allegedly uncooperative and refused to obey officers' commands, so they used their Tasers in an attempt to subdue him.
Want to jump ahead in line at SFO? You might be able to if you ride there on BART
BART has come up with what it thinks is a win-win proposal: Incentivize riders to take public transit to SFO by proving they took BART to the airport, and in return, riders get to jump ahead in line, sort of like a Disney FassPass, as they wait to be screened by TSA agents.
BART has come up with what it thinks is a win-win proposal: Incentivize riders to take public transit to SFO by proving they took BART to the airport, and in return, riders get to jump ahead in line, sort of like a Disney FassPass, as they wait to be screened by TSA agents.
BART delays on Antioch line due to power problem on the tracks
There are 20-minute delays Wednesday morning on BART's Antioch line in both directions due to a power problem on the tracks, according to the transit agency.
There are 20-minute delays Wednesday morning on BART's Antioch line in both directions due to a power problem on the tracks, according to the transit agency.