Michelle Robertson

writer and @sfbart storyteller. I'm not on Twitter much these days. You can reach me through the contact form on my website:

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

Hello I just got my books omg #hatemail @VineLeavesPress

[BART @SFBART]

Eric Mazariegos's earliest BART memory is riding trains to eye doctor appointments in San Francisco with his mom.

He was 8 when he started losing his vision, and it took doctors two years to figure out what was happening. That meant lots of appointments – and lots of BART.

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Today is the 34th anniversary of the ADA, which protects the rights of those with disabilities.

More than 7% of BART riders have a disability, including Steven Howell and Vanessa Castro.

Says Steven: "[BART] showed me there is life out there."

#ADA34 @adanational

[BART @SFBART]

Atsushi Goto might be the biggest BART fan in Japan.

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[BART @SFBART]

Today, BART released a new report that paints a bleak picture of a Bay Area without BART while highlighting the benefits of the transit system to the region with a wide range of metrics.

🧵...

https://t.co/j3vRWPmSMt

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

The sparkle of Elvis's silver suit against a silver BART train 🤯🤯🤯🤯

@pchangphoto

[BART @SFBART]

For thirty years, Elvis Herselvis, the drag king persona of legendary performer, artist, and musician ✨ Leigh Crow, has taken BART to rehearsals, performances, bars, brunches, you name it.

We recently met up with her at MacArthur Station to take 📸 pics and talk BART....

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@LilyJaniak @peterhartlaub @sfchronicle And let's not forget about his gorgeous cutting boards

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@idamoj We are not worthy!!!!! ❤️❤️✨✨✨

[BART @SFBART]

After 33 years as a Train Operator, Linda Yee-Sugaya, better known as Mama Linda, has seen a lot.

She’s watched the old trains become the new; stations built and BART lines lengthen; and thousands of faces stream past the windows of her train.

Story: https://t.co/kSOZhHSFus

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@cw4emeryville @SFBART His smile says it all!

[Rebecca Saltzman @RebeccaForEC]

Love the new BART “Transit Saves the planet” ads!

Like this one at 12th Street: “Every day, BART riders save 52,000 gallons of gas from being burned.”

Ride BART, save the planet. 🚝🌎

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@CalBearsHistory @Cal @CalFootball I need you to investigate the time Marshawn Lynch filmed a scene for his unreleased biopic at the Delta Chi frat house. I think it was 2015. The director gave me a beer in exchange for crowd surfing. Essential Berkeley history.

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@jachristian @sfchronicle framing this for my jessica christian shrine

[BART @SFBART]

As you’re traveling on BART this weekend, listen for announcements recorded by local children for Autism Acceptance Month! They will bring a smile to your face 😊.

Here's audio of Lucy's awesome announcement.

“What’s up, BARTy people!” 🎉

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@sfchronicle @jachristian it was weenie

[Streetsblog SF @StreetsblogSF]

Bob Powers seen leading from the front (not a photo op, just happened to be on the same train).

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@Grant_Marek Thanks, Grant! I learned from the best 💖

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

Over the past few months, @jae510 and I have had the pleasure of getting to know Janet Bennett, a midcentury artist who's created many iconic public artworks across the nation, including the tile murals at our Mission stations.

Read about her: https://t.co/ueHsXBAaI1

[BART @SFBART]

Today, we want to take the time to acknowledge an exceptional midcentury artist whose work has left a lasting impact on the Bay Area.

Her name is Janet Bennett, and for many years, her longstanding contribution to BART's Mission St. stations has gone unattributed.

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

Come listen at DT Berkeley Station today!

It is a super unique experience to hear Bach/classical music in a station. I look forward to @BachInTheSubway every year.

[BART @SFBART]

Bach in the Subways 🎶 begins today!

Two stellar groups will be playing at 📍 Downtown Berkeley Station and Plaza
from 🕐 4pm to ~5pm.

Junior Bach musicians will play in the free area on the concourse, and two violinists will play on the plaza.

Go listen and enjoy! 🎼

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@Grant_Marek @AshleyHarrell3 @sfgate ghost stories are my favs!!!

[Michelle Robertson @mrobertsonsf]

@Dannosphere I had no idea! So cool!