Inspiring expressions: BART hip-hop dancers show us their moves
Regular BART riders are used to getting an eyeful during their commutes. Documented incidents of bio hazards and open drug use have recently given the transit system a bad name. But we found these two inspiring hip-hop dancers who take to the rails and share their form of expression. KTVU's Tony Hodrick and Andre Torrez profiled them for Segment 2.
Regular BART riders are used to getting an eyeful during their commutes. Documented incidents of bio hazards and open drug use have recently given the transit system a bad name. But we found these two inspiring hip-hop dancers who take to the rails and share their form of expression. KTVU's Tony Hodrick and Andre Torrez profiled them for Segment 2.
E-BART extension from Pittsburg-Bay Point to Antioch opens for passenger service
Just one day after the ribbon cutting, passengers have already started integrating the new e-BART extension into Antioch into their commute. "I been out here about 3 months, and it's been kind of troublesome taking all those buses," said commuter Larry Allen.
Just one day after the ribbon cutting, passengers have already started integrating the new e-BART extension into Antioch into their commute. "I been out here about 3 months, and it's been kind of troublesome taking all those buses," said commuter Larry Allen.
BART board votes derails Livermore extension plan
BART's board of directors narrowly voted down a five-mile extension of their Dublin-Pleasanton line to Livermore on Thursday night. So many people showed up to the meeting, the overflow room was needed. Many say service to the Tri-Valley area is needed because the housing crisis is pushing people out to the Central Valley. Jana Katsuyama reports.
BART's board of directors narrowly voted down a five-mile extension of their Dublin-Pleasanton line to Livermore on Thursday night. So many people showed up to the meeting, the overflow room was needed. Many say service to the Tri-Valley area is needed because the housing crisis is pushing people out to the Central Valley. Jana Katsuyama reports.
BART releases full body camera footage of West Oakland station shooting
BART is releasing the full body camera footage recorded by the officer who responded to an armed struggle across the street from the West Oakland Station on January 3, 2018. Paul Chambers reports.
BART is releasing the full body camera footage recorded by the officer who responded to an armed struggle across the street from the West Oakland Station on January 3, 2018. Paul Chambers reports.
A second BART tube?
BART is set to begin talks about a second Transbay Tube running across the Bay. There's been talk of this for years, but the transportation agency appears to now be taking it seriously. Cristina Rendon reports.
BART is set to begin talks about a second Transbay Tube running across the Bay. There's been talk of this for years, but the transportation agency appears to now be taking it seriously. Cristina Rendon reports.
BART continues to tweak Fleet of the Future, some train cars taken off tracks
Weeks after its debut of the Fleet of the Future, a handful of new BART cars are going in and out of service, which included four cars on Monday.?Cristina Rendon reports.
Weeks after its debut of the Fleet of the Future, a handful of new BART cars are going in and out of service, which included four cars on Monday.?Cristina Rendon reports.
New BART cars go into service Friday
he California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday authorized BART to put 10 new train cars from its Fleet of the Future project into service. Passengers may be able to ride them as soon as Friday afternoon.
he California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday authorized BART to put 10 new train cars from its Fleet of the Future project into service. Passengers may be able to ride them as soon as Friday afternoon.
Barber to hold community vigil after W. Oakland fatal police shooting
He goes by the name of 'Truck' and for 21 years, he's served the community of West Oakland at his barbershop. But Wednesday night his shop was at the center of an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect dead after an argument quickly escalated.
He goes by the name of 'Truck' and for 21 years, he's served the community of West Oakland at his barbershop. But Wednesday night his shop was at the center of an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect dead after an argument quickly escalated.
What's the Worst Thing You've Seen on BART? (You Know You Have a Story?)
It seems almost every regular BART rider has a story about something disgusting they have seen on BART. However, more than messes, riders are reporting more health and safety issues to KTVU?s 2 Investigates team.
It seems almost every regular BART rider has a story about something disgusting they have seen on BART. However, more than messes, riders are reporting more health and safety issues to KTVU?s 2 Investigates team.
BART announces biennial fare increase to go in effect in 3 weeks
BART announced its regular, biennial fare increase will go into effect in three weeks.
BART announced its regular, biennial fare increase will go into effect in three weeks.
New BART cars appear unlikely go into service before 2018
As the end of the year approaches, it appears less and less likely that BART will be operating any of the 60 new cars it promised would be in service before 2018.
As the end of the year approaches, it appears less and less likely that BART will be operating any of the 60 new cars it promised would be in service before 2018.
New BART cars delayed, again. 2 Investigates gets answers from supplier
BART's new ?Fleet of the Future? was supposed to be the biggest public transit remedy seen in years to address the Bay Area gridlock. Instead, 2 Investigates discovered that the multi-billion dollar project -- described as a ?slow motion train wreck? by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
BART's new ?Fleet of the Future? was supposed to be the biggest public transit remedy seen in years to address the Bay Area gridlock. Instead, 2 Investigates discovered that the multi-billion dollar project -- described as a ?slow motion train wreck? by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
With governor?s signature, BART could get an Inspector General
BART may soon find itself under a monitor who would have vast authority to look at the agency?s books, operations, plans and progress.
BART may soon find itself under a monitor who would have vast authority to look at the agency?s books, operations, plans and progress.
Police obtain video of attempted robbery involving note on BART train
BART police have obtained and reviewed surveillance video of an attempted robbery Saturday afternoon on a Dublin-bound train in which a suspect used a note to threaten a passenger to give up her wallet and phone, BART officials said today.
BART police have obtained and reviewed surveillance video of an attempted robbery Saturday afternoon on a Dublin-bound train in which a suspect used a note to threaten a passenger to give up her wallet and phone, BART officials said today.
6 passengers sue BART over mob attacks by young people
Six BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and April filed a lawsuit today against the transit agency, accusing it of failing to protect its passengers.
Six BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and April filed a lawsuit today against the transit agency, accusing it of failing to protect its passengers.
Alleged BART attacker arrested
BART police on Monday announced the arrest of a suspect that they say is behind two attacks on the train last week, hours after they released his photos.
BART police on Monday announced the arrest of a suspect that they say is behind two attacks on the train last week, hours after they released his photos.
BART electronics thefts down, yet some opportunists prevail
BART police announced the arrest of a juvenile who stole a cell phone form a passenger Thursday evening and ran off.
BART police announced the arrest of a juvenile who stole a cell phone form a passenger Thursday evening and ran off.
Reporters ride BART's Fleet of the Future for preview
It's been a long time, but today, BART was ready to take the media on a 'shakedown cruise' of it's new $2.6 billion Fleet of the Future.
It's been a long time, but today, BART was ready to take the media on a 'shakedown cruise' of it's new $2.6 billion Fleet of the Future.
Richmond mayor witnesses assault at BART station, says he was dissatisfied on many levels
The mayor of Richmond witnessed an assault outside the BART station in his city on Thursday morning and said he was dissatisfied on several fronts.
The mayor of Richmond witnessed an assault outside the BART station in his city on Thursday morning and said he was dissatisfied on several fronts.
Spread thin, BART struggling with shortage of officers
Currently, BART has 185 sworn officers, and is trying to hire 40 more. But the deputy chief says they are there.
Currently, BART has 185 sworn officers, and is trying to hire 40 more. But the deputy chief says they are there.