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.
Plans to shake-up transportation in San Francisco with new transit director
San Francisco's transit agency has a new director of transportation. The new SFMTA director is taking a hard look at the city's transit and is promising changes.
San Francisco's transit agency has a new director of transportation. The new SFMTA director is taking a hard look at the city's transit and is promising changes.
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.
New round of safety testing, more horn noise from North Bay's SMART
Changes begin Friday night for the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit in the North Bay.
Changes begin Friday night for the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit in the North Bay.
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
Shooting on Bay Bridge prompts brief shutdown during morning commute
The Califorina Highway Patrol said he saw the man in the SUV fire shots about 6:45 a.m. There were no injuries but the victim's car was damaged.
The Califorina Highway Patrol said he saw the man in the SUV fire shots about 6:45 a.m. There were no injuries but the victim's car was damaged.
Police activity shuts down EB Bay Bridge
Traffic is backing up on the San Francisco side. WB lanes are open but the commute is slow in this direction too. Sal Castaneda suggests taking any other bridge or BART instead.
Traffic is backing up on the San Francisco side. WB lanes are open but the commute is slow in this direction too. Sal Castaneda suggests taking any other bridge or BART instead.
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.
Pedestrian struck by Caltrain, killed in San Francisco
A pedestrian was killed on the Caltrain tracks in San Francisco Wednesday evening, Caltrain officials said.
A pedestrian was killed on the Caltrain tracks in San Francisco Wednesday evening, Caltrain officials said.
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.