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BART Restores Service After Six-Hour Outage in San Francisco

06.09.2025

BART Restores Service After Six-Hour Outage in San Francisco

Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART for short, returned to normal service on Friday after a six-hour service disruption that stranded thousands of commuters in San Francisco and its surrounding counties.
BART has introduced contactless payment options, making commuting faster and more convenient for riders across the Bay Area.

23.08.2025

BART Introduces Contactless Payments for Easier Transit Access

BART has introduced contactless payment options, making commuting faster and more convenient for riders across the Bay Area.
BART Sees Strong Ridership Growth with New Safety Measures

27.07.2025

BART Sees Strong Ridership Growth with New Safety Measures

BART recorded a 13. 4% increase in June ridership compared to last year, driven by safety upgrades, improved cleanliness, and major Bay Area events attracting weekend travelers.
The BART Silicon Valley Phase II just received a $100 million boost, moving the project one step closer to extending rail service deep into San José.

07.07.2025

BART Silicon Valley Phase II Receives $100 Million Grant

The BART Silicon Valley Phase II just received a $100 million boost, moving the project one step closer to extending rail service deep into San José.
The VTA Board has removed Kiewit Shea Traylor from the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project because cost estimates far exceeded the planned budget.

01.07.2025

VTA Board Removes Kiewit Shea Traylor From BART Tunnel Project

The VTA Board has removed Kiewit Shea Traylor from the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project because cost estimates far exceeded the planned budget.
BART wayfinding signs debut at Powell Street, unifying icons to cut transfer time and boost rider confidence Bay Area-wide.

07.06.2025

BART wayfinding signs roll out at Powell Street Station hub

Commuters at Powell Street Station greeted the new BART wayfinding signs this week, discovering directions guiding them to BART trains, Muni Metro, heritage streetcars, cable cars, and intersecting bus routes.