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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

BART tests on-demand info via SMS texts

Agency is beta testing a new service to provide riders with train arrivals, delay advisories, elevator status and other information

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Former BART officer to stand trial for murder. Coach driver exonerated. Senate confirms new MTA Chairman.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

ATU approves tentative BART contract agreement

The tentative agreement must be ratified by the BART Board of Directors at its next regularly scheduled September meeting before taking effect.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

METRO Briefs

Report: BART officers failed to follow procedures. Canada transit commuters face parking issues. New transit system starts service in Montana.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2009

BART, ATU reach tentative four-year agreement

BART is working to eliminate an estimated $310 million, four-year deficit amid a decline in ridership, state transit funding and sales tax revenue.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2009

BART unions split on contract approval

The new contract, which will save BART an estimated $65 million in labor costs over the next four years, avoids layoffs and furloughs; foregoes raises over the next three years in favor of one-time bonuses; reduces benefits; and changes work rules to give management more say over how employees can be deployed.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2009

BART, unions reach tentative 4-year agreement

BART is working to eliminate an estimated $310 million four-year deficit amid a decline in ridership, state transit funding and sales tax revenue. BART will continue to negotiate with its two police unions, which, by law, cannot strike.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2009

METRO Briefs

BART foresaw D.C. Metro circuit problem. Car rental fees may increase 800 percent. Japanese workers’ smiles scanned.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2009

BART, unions agree to 9-day contract extension

Extending the ground rules of negotiation, which require the unions to give the public 72 hours notice if they decide to strike.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2009

BART unveils labor negotiations Website

The site will feature regular updates on negotiations, facts and figures about BART's budget and contract with organized labor, blog entries and video content.

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