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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from BART, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 150 stories have been published about BART which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering BART?BART often is covered by Left Media sources.
Left: 59%
Center: 40%
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from BART, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 150 stories have been published about BART which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Location of Coverage About BARTBased on 150 recent stories
36% Local Coverage61% National Coverage3% International Coverage
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering BART?BART often is covered by Left Media sources.
Left: 59%
Center: 40%
Top BART News
BARTA person is on the tracks at 19th Street in Oakland. Police and fire departments are responding as well as BART "frontline" staff. Service is truncated between MacArthur, West Oakand and Lake Merritt stations. Train service is stopped in Downtown Oakland in the Antioch, Berryessa and Richmond directions.See the Story
Motorcyclist ejected onto tracks, fatally struck by BART train
57% Left coverage: 7 sources
BARTTomorrow's Promise Montessori School celebrated its 25th year of caring for children in Huntsville. Founder Kaye Boehning estimates the number of lives touched by the facility to be in the tens of thousands. Many parents spoke at the event expressing their gratitude for the quality of care their children have received over the years.See the Story
Tomorrow’s Promise celebrates anniversary
Coverage: 2 sources
BARTBART police confirm they are investigating a stabbing on a train Wednesday evening. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries, officials say. Trains are not stopping at South Hayward station as police respond. AC Transit is providing mutual aid and is accepting BART tickets as fare as this situation unfolds.See the Story
Non-fatal stabbing on BART, trains not stopping at South Hayward station
Coverage: 4 sources
Latest News Stories
BARTBART riders are still required to wear their masks from now until Oct. 1. The BART board has extended the mandate this year at least twice. Thursday's BART board meeting will be the first meeting open to the public since prior to the pandemic. Members of the public who are unable to attend the meeting in person can still provide public comment.See the Story
BART votes to end mask requirement on Oct. 1
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Trains · San FranciscoBART is strongly encouraging riders to still wear face coverings. BART conducts surveys on trains four times a month to monitor mask-wearing. In June, BART estimated that 89% of riders wore masks. BART cars are equipped with "virus-trapping MERV-14 air filters"See the Story
Monday Morning Headlines: BART Mask Mandate Expires Today
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
InflationCalifornia's state gas tax officially increases 3 cents a gallon. An expected fare increase for BART riders also takes effect. The Bay Bridge raised its toll from $6 to $7 back in January. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state budget into law for the next fiscal year.See the Story
Transportation and toll increases on Golden Gate Bridge, BART
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · San FranciscoA power substation failed between 7 and 8 a.m. A train in the Transbay Tube with about 200 passengers was stuck in the tube. A shuttle train will run commuters between the Millbrae and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) stations. The 200 riders were safely reversed back to West Oakland, BART stated.See the Story
Video: BART’s Transbay Tube shut down amid ongoing systemwide problems
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
TrainsPower went out in the tube at about 7 a.m. between Embarcadero and West Oakland. Commuter Masi Alily said he had to wait in the dark for two hours in the morning. It is the second time in less than a week that equipment problems have disrupted service.See the Story
Major delays in BART's Transbay Tube disrupt service for hours
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
TaxesProposition L would extend an existing 0.5% sales tax for major transportation projects for Muni, BART, Caltrain.See the Story
Endorsement: COVID changed commuting. Prop. L can help build S.F. public transportation’s future
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
BART · San FranciscoCapitol Corridor and BART are talking about building a crossing under the bay to carry trains from both systems. Transit leaders say the $29 billion proposed project would finish by 2040. The project is connecting the southern part of San Francisco through Alameda into Oakland. It's part of a massive project called LINK21.See the Story
New renderings unveiled for BART's 2nd transbay crossing, Amtrak Capitol Corridor collaboration
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
TrainsBART trains resumed normal service Saturday morning after electrical issues caused major delays and limited Transbay Tube service all day Friday. An electrical overcurrent had caused a breaker to trip offline, BART officials said. The failure took a segment of rail in the tube out of service, the agency said.See the Story
BART resumes full service Saturday after major power problem
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
