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.
Caltrans finalizes plans for Bay Bridge old eastern span demolition
Caltrans has sped up its plans to remove the remaining 13 pier supports that held up the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge.
Caltrans has sped up its plans to remove the remaining 13 pier supports that held up the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge.
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.
Muni driver shot by boys in Mission paintball attack
A muni bus driver was randomly attacked by a group of boys with a paintball gun, according to San Francisco Police.
A muni bus driver was randomly attacked by a group of boys with a paintball gun, according to San Francisco Police.
Boy who loves riding BART gets special gift from complete stranger
Dianne Linares and her son Gio are frequent BART riders. Hopping on board is one of the 11-year-old's favorite things to do. It all started nine years ago when Gio had surgery and was in a coma for six to seven days.
Dianne Linares and her son Gio are frequent BART riders. Hopping on board is one of the 11-year-old's favorite things to do. It all started nine years ago when Gio had surgery and was in a coma for six to seven days.
VTA could bill arenas, stadiums for extra transportation costs
South Bay sports arenas and stadiums may soon be forced to pay for extra transportation for special events. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) decided Thursday night to start billing for extra buses and light rail vehicles.
South Bay sports arenas and stadiums may soon be forced to pay for extra transportation for special events. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) decided Thursday night to start billing for extra buses and light rail vehicles.
Bay Bridge climber stops traffic
A man climbed a center anchor of the Bay Bridge and caused a huge traffic back-up as police tried to get him to come down. Tara Moriarty reports.
A man climbed a center anchor of the Bay Bridge and caused a huge traffic back-up as police tried to get him to come down. Tara Moriarty reports.
Golden Gate Bridge retrofit continues
The 20-year project to retrofit the Golden Gate Bridge is entering its final phase. Tom Vacar reports.
The 20-year project to retrofit the Golden Gate Bridge is entering its final phase. Tom Vacar reports.
VTA questioned in man's death
A widow wants answers from VTA about her husband?s death. Candice Nguyen reports.
A widow wants answers from VTA about her husband?s death. Candice Nguyen reports.
New BART top cop sworn in
The new chief of police for BART was sworn into office on Thursday. Tom Vacar reports.
The new chief of police for BART was sworn into office on Thursday. Tom Vacar reports.
Recent death prompts 2 Investigates to look closer at VTA bus safety
2 Investigates has obtained new evidence suggesting that a recently retired South Bay transit employee was hit and killed after stepping off the bus he was just riding.
2 Investigates has obtained new evidence suggesting that a recently retired South Bay transit employee was hit and killed after stepping off the bus he was just riding.
Federal funding for Caltrain electrification project approved
It?s a big victory for Caltrain. After months of delays, its plan to modernize the busy commuter railway is back on track.
It?s a big victory for Caltrain. After months of delays, its plan to modernize the busy commuter railway is back on track.
Caltrain celebrates $647M in federal funds to electrify rail
It?s a big victory for Caltrain. After months of delays, its plan to modernize the busy commuter railway is back on track. The Federal Transit Administration announcing it's approved a nearly $650 million grant to electrify the tracks on the Peninsula.
It?s a big victory for Caltrain. After months of delays, its plan to modernize the busy commuter railway is back on track. The Federal Transit Administration announcing it's approved a nearly $650 million grant to electrify the tracks on the Peninsula.
BART, app maker sued over allegations of 'clandestine collection' of cell phone data
An Albany woman on Monday filed a federal lawsuit against BART and a Massachusetts app maker alleging the transit agency is involved in a ?clandestine collection? of private cell phone identifiers.
An Albany woman on Monday filed a federal lawsuit against BART and a Massachusetts app maker alleging the transit agency is involved in a ?clandestine collection? of private cell phone identifiers.