Do new BART fare evasion gates lead to safer riding experience?
A new study of safety and security on BART questions if new fare evasion gates and increased arrests actually lead to a safer riding experience, just as two separate attacks at two different stations occurred over the weekend.
BART riders hospitalized following pepper spray incident at Powell Street station
Several BART riders were injured Saturday afternoon after they were exposed to clouds of pepper spray at the Powell Street station in San Francisco.
BART outage sparks push for transit funding as service resumes
BART service is back after a major outage Friday morning stranded thousands of commuters. The disruption is now fueling renewed calls for long-term transit funding.
BART control center goes dark, causing hours-long train stoppage
BART train service was delayed by four hours on Friday morning due to a computer networking problem, sending crews to scramble to fix the issue and passengers to find other ways to get home, work and the airport.
Retired BART cars getting a second life, from a baseball concession stand to a vacation rental
Few would argue that BART is embedded into Bay Area’s history, and now efforts are under way to preserve some of that history with opportunities for the public to enjoy the transit agency’s legacy train cars that have been retired.
Oakland congresswoman is on a mission to save BART, mass transit
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon met with BART officials at Oakland's 19th Street station to see BART stations and other developments for the critical transit agency facing massive deficits and lingering low ridership.
BART service resumes after 'major medical emergency' delay
BART service between the Lake Merritt and Coliseum stations has been restored after it was temporarily stopped following a "major medical emergency," the transit agency said Saturday.
Pedestrian struck, killed by BART train in El Cerrito
A person died on Tuesday morning after they were struck by a BART train in El Cerrito.
BART: Crime is down, more people riding trains
BART says its investment on safety is paying off: Crime is down, and more people are riding the trains.
Mom of teen killed while 'train surfing' is suing BART
A woman whose son was killed while dangerously stunt riding on top of a moving BART train last year has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the transit agency.
1 dead after SUV driver crashes through chain link fence, lands on BART tracks in Pittsburg
A man died Thursday morning after the SUV he was in crashed through a chain link fence and then landed on the BART tracks near the Pittsburg/Baypoint station in a situation that stopped train service for roughly four hours, officials said.
Family of woman pushed to death off BART platform alleges agency is 'complete failure' in terms of safety
The family of a telephone operator killed after she was pushed into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco filed a wrongful death suit alleging the transit agency "enables horrific crimes" to occur on platforms and trains and that BART is a "complete failure" when it comes to taking action for safety.
VTA BART expansion work to include minority-owned business
VTA has pledged to increase contracting opportunities for minority-owned businesses in its ongoing BART expansion into San Jose.
Person struck by BART train, police say
A person was struck by a BART train Saturday evening in San Francisco, according to BART police.
Hayward BART station stabbing may have stemmed from fare dispute
A payment dispute at the Hayward BART station on Tuesday morning escalated into a stabbing, authorities said.
BART considering name change for Oakland's Lake Merritt station
Lake Merritt's BART Station may not be called that for much longer, as a proposal has been made to change the name to "Oakland Chinatown."
VIDEO: Departing BART director gifts fellow board members with MAGA hats
A departing Bay Area Rapid Transit director gifted her fellow board members a surprising item as she made her final remarks in a meeting Thursday night.
BART resumes service after 7.0 earthquake rattles Humboldt County
BART has temporarily stopped service in all directions through the Transbay Tube after a major earthquake has rattled parts of Northern California Thursday morning.
BART fares set to increase in January. Here's how much more you'll pay
The fare increase is expected to generate $14 million per year for agency operations, according to BART.
SF murder suspect arrested at BART in San Leandro linked to deadly stabbing
Police in San Francisco have released more information about a homicide arrest over the weekend.