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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

BART shutdown reveals system flaws

Two data devices failed to work together, causing all 28 trains to be halted for more than two hours. Officials have said that the system needs $15 billion in upgrades over the next 25 years, but only about half of the funding is lined up.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2011

BART eyes Seattle transportation vet for top post

Grace Crunican, a transportation consultant since January 2010, was the chief of the Seattle Department of Transportation from 2002 to 2009.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

S.F. Muni, BART, expand senior and disabled pass pilot

Due to low program participation, the agencies have eliminated pre-registration and voucher requirements and will be seeking additional vending locations for the passes, to find out if there is additional unmet demand.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2011

S.F. Muni’s former chief eying top BART spot

Nathaniel Ford is one of the candidates being considered for the position. Muni is also looking to local rather than national talent to replace Ford, in part to save money.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2011

Protestors angry about shooting shut down BART stops

The group, reacting to the July 3 shooting of a 45-year-old transient, caused major delays for three hours and the closure of three stations during the Monday evening rush hour. No one was injured or arrested, and service was restored by dusk.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2011

Protesters object to ex-BART officer's early release

On Friday, L.A. County Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry ruled Mehserle, who was sentenced last November, should be released because of credits for time served and good behavior.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2011

BART may trim seat size

Agency’s “seating labs” with passengers show that while they prefer wider seats, about 90 percent are willing to sacrifice about two inches from the current seats to allow for slightly wider aisles.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2011

BART hopes tax will pay for railcars

The tax measure, which will require two-thirds approval, might appear on the ballot as early as November 2012.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2011

BART launches mobile seat lab to elicit customer feedback

The mobile seat lab took several months to create and contains four stations, each equipped with several different seats.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2011

Transit agencies heighten security in wake of bin Laden killing

The New Jersey Transit Police Department maintained close communication with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness; the FBI; and agencies at the municipal, county, state and federal levels.

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