Debora Allen

Billion-dollar potential budget shortfall causes BART to sound alarm

BART will likely need a new funding source in coming years, as fare revenue is expected to fall well short…

2 years ago

BART employees face Dec. 13 vaccination deadline

The BART board voted 8-1 Thursday to impose a Covid-19 vaccine requirement on all BART employees, effective Dec. 13. BART’s…

3 years ago

All four incumbents hold onto BART Board director seats

All four BART Board directors running for reelection won bids to retain their seats, with embattled Director Debora Allen cruising…

3 years ago

Directors approve permanent BART ambassador program in 7-2 vote

Bay Area Rapid Transit officials Thursday formalized a permanent program for 10 unarmed ambassadors to roam trains and stations to…

4 years ago

In effort to increase safety, BART approves ambassador program

Starting as early as next month, BART will provide 10 community service officers, or ambassadors, on trains during peak and…

4 years ago

BART considers variable parking fees

BART's Board of Directors mulled options for managing the parking facilities available at stations throughout the system.

6 years ago

Chronic BART fare evaders to face criminal citations

Starting on Jan. 1, BART will roll out its proof of payment system to deal with its rampant fare evasion…

7 years ago

BART fare cheats could face criminal citations

Repeat adult BART fare cheats could be issued a criminal citation under a new revised proposed ordinance.

7 years ago

BART prepares stiffer enforcement for fare evaders

Fare cheats who ride on BART could be in for a surprise if officials approve slapping adult fare evaders with…

7 years ago

BART offers safe space for immigrant riders

BART directors on Thursday approved a policy that welcomes everyone on board the transit system.

7 years ago

BART dumps seat hog policy

A policy that was to prevent riders from taking up more than one seat during rush hour on BART no…

7 years ago

BART board rethinks ‘seat hog’ rules

BART is looking to rework its seat hog rules, designed to discourage riders from hogging more than one seat during…

7 years ago

Torlakson, Grayson runoff tops Contra Costa results

Pittsburg/Bay Point-area park district board member Mae Torlakson and Concord City Councilman Tim Grayson have advanced to a November runoff…

8 years ago

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