BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
BART Board of Directors
Transit
JULY 05, 2023
Bridge toll increase supported by BART Board of Directors hopes to save transit
The BART Board of Directors voted June 30 to support Senate Bill 532, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-District 11, which temporarily raises Bay Area bridge tolls by $1.50 from January 2024 to December 2028 in order to fund public transit.
Transit
JULY 05, 2023
Bridge toll increase supported by BART Board of Directors hopes to save transit
The BART Board of Directors voted June 30 to support Senate Bill 532, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-District 11, which temporarily raises Bay Area bridge tolls by $1.50 from January 2024 to December 2028 in order to fund public transit.
Transit
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
BART mask mandate to expire, follow local authorities
BART will end its mask mandate effective Oct. 2 following the expiration of an two-month-old order that required masking in the system's ticketed areas.
Transit
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
BART mask mandate to expire, follow local authorities
BART will end its mask mandate effective Oct. 2 following the expiration of an two-month-old order that required masking in the system's ticketed areas.
Alameda County
JULY 28, 2022
BART reinstitutes mask mandate through Oct. 1, effective immediately
The BART Board of Directors voted 6-2 to reinstitute a mask mandate in paid areas of the BART until Oct. 1, effective immediately.
Alameda County
JULY 28, 2022
BART reinstitutes mask mandate through Oct. 1, effective immediately
The BART Board of Directors voted 6-2 to reinstitute a mask mandate in paid areas of the BART until Oct. 1, effective immediately.
City
MARCH 28, 2022
Lateefah Simon to remain on BART Board of Directors
Despite being asked to vacate her position as District 7 BART Board of Directors member in mid-March due to discrepancies about her home address, Lateefah Simon will continue to serve on the board.
City
MARCH 28, 2022
Lateefah Simon to remain on BART Board of Directors
Despite being asked to vacate her position as District 7 BART Board of Directors member in mid-March due to discrepancies about her home address, Lateefah Simon will continue to serve on the board.
City
MARCH 14, 2022
BART director asked to step down over residence discrepancy
District 7 BART Board of Directors member Lateefah Simon was recently asked to leave her position due to discrepancies about her home residence.
City
MARCH 14, 2022
BART director asked to step down over residence discrepancy
District 7 BART Board of Directors member Lateefah Simon was recently asked to leave her position due to discrepancies about her home residence.
City
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Celebrate New Year's Eve with free rides, longer hours for Bay Area public transit
Public transportation services in the Bay Area will eliminate fares and extend hours on New Year's Eve to accommodate celebrators and workers with late-night shifts.
City
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Celebrate New Year's Eve with free rides, longer hours for Bay Area public transit
Public transportation services in the Bay Area will eliminate fares and extend hours on New Year's Eve to accommodate celebrators and workers with late-night shifts.
Alameda County
OCTOBER 18, 2021
BART Board of Directors establishes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees
On Thursday, the BART Board of Directors voted to approve a policy requiring all BART employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 13.
Alameda County
OCTOBER 18, 2021
BART Board of Directors establishes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees
On Thursday, the BART Board of Directors voted to approve a policy requiring all BART employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 13.
City
MAY 03, 2021
Ashby, North Berkeley BART housing developments aim for affordability
Berkeley City Council recently approved a $53 million investment in building affordable housing around the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
City
MAY 03, 2021
Ashby, North Berkeley BART housing developments aim for affordability
Berkeley City Council recently approved a $53 million investment in building affordable housing around the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
City
APRIL 04, 2021
BART launches campaign to end gender-based violence on its trains
In a joint press conference with several community leaders Friday, BART announced the launch of Not One More Girl, an initiative to re-imagine safety on public transit and end gender-based violence.
City
APRIL 04, 2021
BART launches campaign to end gender-based violence on its trains
In a joint press conference with several community leaders Friday, BART announced the launch of Not One More Girl, an initiative to re-imagine safety on public transit and end gender-based violence.
Law & Justice
JANUARY 13, 2021
BART adopts policing reforms after report shows racial disparities
BART police is adopting six recommendations after an outside study showed racial disparities in police stops and use of force.
Law & Justice
JANUARY 13, 2021
BART adopts policing reforms after report shows racial disparities
BART police is adopting six recommendations after an outside study showed racial disparities in police stops and use of force.
