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.
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
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.
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https://t.co/j3vRWPmSMt
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....
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
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. 🚝🌎
@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.
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!” 🎉
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
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.
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.
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! 🎼