Years in the making: SMART train extension in the North Bay arrives
In a time when mass transit is struggling nationwide, one Bay Area system is doing great and expanding in the North Bay. It is a rare transit success story for its time.
In a time when mass transit is struggling nationwide, one Bay Area system is doing great and expanding in the North Bay. It is a rare transit success story for its time.
'Major' medical emergency stops BART in Hayward
A "major medical emergency" prompted BART to halt train service between South Hayward and Bay Fair stations in San Leandro on Thursday morning, according to transit officials.
A "major medical emergency" prompted BART to halt train service between South Hayward and Bay Fair stations in San Leandro on Thursday morning, according to transit officials.
Identity sought of hospitalized man found near train tracks
The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SVCMC) is asking for help in identifying a patient.
The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SVCMC) is asking for help in identifying a patient.
Lawsuit against BART moves forward after woman fatally pushed into train
A lawsuit against Bay Area Rapid Transit is moving forward, one year after a woman was killed when she was pushed into the path of an oncoming train.
A lawsuit against Bay Area Rapid Transit is moving forward, one year after a woman was killed when she was pushed into the path of an oncoming train.
California's high-speed rail project has 'no viable path forward,' new report says
The state now has 37 days to respond, or risk losing nearly $4 billion in federal funding.
The state now has 37 days to respond, or risk losing nearly $4 billion in federal funding.
VTA union workers voting on new contract offer
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 are voting Tuesday on a new contract offer from the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). If approved, the four-year contract would provide an over-all pay hike of 14.5%, among other benefits. Voting concludes late Tuesday night and the results will be tallied by early Wednesday officials said.
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 are voting Tuesday on a new contract offer from the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). If approved, the four-year contract would provide an over-all pay hike of 14.5%, among other benefits. Voting concludes late Tuesday night and the results will be tallied by early Wednesday officials said.
VTA employees voting on a new contract to end stalemate
Hundreds of union VTA employees are voting on a new contract proposal from the transit agency.
Hundreds of union VTA employees are voting on a new contract proposal from the transit agency.
California's $2,000 e-bike voucher sign-up goes for round 2
It's back. California's popular $2,000 e-bike voucher program is set to hold its much-anticipated voucher giveaway on Thursday night.
It's back. California's popular $2,000 e-bike voucher program is set to hold its much-anticipated voucher giveaway on Thursday night.
Brush fire interrupts BART service between Balboa Park and Daly City
A fire interrupted BART service and caused major delays and travel disruptions on Tuesday afternoon.
A fire interrupted BART service and caused major delays and travel disruptions on Tuesday afternoon.
Can a great opening weekend for summer travel last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
BART Green Line resumes after weeklong track fire disruption
Normal service on BART's Green Line resumed on Memorial Day after a nearly weeklong disruption due to an electrical fire on the San Leandro tracks.
Normal service on BART's Green Line resumed on Memorial Day after a nearly weeklong disruption due to an electrical fire on the San Leandro tracks.
Newsom to sue Trump after Senate blocks California EV rules
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to block a California clean air rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. But before lawmakers even took that vote, California Governor Gavin Newsom was already fighting back.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to block a California clean air rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. But before lawmakers even took that vote, California Governor Gavin Newsom was already fighting back.
Details about BART's Tuesday fire emerge at board meeting
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
California's e-bike program to give away more $2K vouchers, in a ‘revamped’ process
Next week, residents will have another shot at receiving up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike under a wildly popular state program that ended up abruptly canceling its last sign-up session amid extreme demand.
Next week, residents will have another shot at receiving up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike under a wildly popular state program that ended up abruptly canceling its last sign-up session amid extreme demand.
BART's Green Line still out of service
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
San Leandro BART fire halts service at 12 stations south of Lake Merritt
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
Body found while clearing out Oakland homeless encampment
Police are investigating the discovery of a body found while clearing out a homeless encampment on Monday.
Police are investigating the discovery of a body found while clearing out a homeless encampment on Monday.
Shelter-in-place lifted after 'suspicious package' prompts VTA station closure
A shelter-in-place order in the area was lifted around 11:40 a.m.
A shelter-in-place order in the area was lifted around 11:40 a.m.
New report critical of BART efforts to increase safety through fare gate upgrades
A recently released report by the Center for Policing Equity finds safety and fare gate enforcement don't always go hand-in-hand. BART officials say they haven't had sufficient time to read and analyze the report.
A recently released report by the Center for Policing Equity finds safety and fare gate enforcement don't always go hand-in-hand. BART officials say they haven't had sufficient time to read and analyze the report.
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.
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.