Rebecca Saltzman

BART staff proposed an adjustment to train frequencies that allows them to reduce wait times from 30 to 20 minutes for evening and weekend service, with no additional hiring or spending needs.

Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, inspector general Harriet Richardson resigned March 3 after the BART board of directors, BART general manager and employee union SEIU local 1021 allegedly obstructed her ability to carry out her duty conducting independent oversight. 

The BART Board of Directors approved a two-year budget June 9, which includes a less-than-inflation-rate fare increase of 3.4%, as well as plans to increase service throughout the system.

The Berkeley planning commission voted to recommend 12 story zoning for Ashby and North Berkeley BART at their meeting Wednesday.

Amid a spike in gas prices across the country, California is making efforts to mediate the situation for its residents.

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.

Berkeley City Council recently approved a $53 million investment in building affordable housing around the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.

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.

Public policy veteran, community advocate and campus alumnus Ben Fong is running for the director seat in the AC Transit Board of Directors in Ward 1 under the campaign motto, “When we ride together, we rise together.”

BART’s Board of Directors discussed switching to a demand-based pricing system for parking lots and potential promotions to encourage general ridership at its Feb. 13 meeting.