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Board of Directors
The governing board of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, and providing oversight of regional transit operations.
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One Seat RideBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
Board Adopts One Seat Ride Paratransit Pilot to End Transfers at County Borders
MTC's regional network update and a new paratransit pilot will allow riders with disabilities to travel between East Bay and Santa Clara County without transferring between vans.
Why it matters: Paratransit riders currently must physically transfer from one vehicle to another at county boundaries — a burden for wheelchair users and elderly riders that this pilot directly eliminates.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
OTTMBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
BART Approves $22M Network Overhaul After Zero Network Storms in 11 Months Post-Shutdown
Board authorized a $22M contract with Arista Networks equipment to build triple-redundant connectivity across 200 facilities, leveraging $30M in free fiber from the digital railway project.
Why it matters: The September 2025 system-wide shutdown exposed single points of failure; this modernization achieves five-nines reliability with sub-second failover and could become a model for rail networks worldwide.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Transbay CorridorBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
Board Awards Major Traction Power Contract Despite 22% Cost Overrun Driven by Tariffs and Data Centers
Three new substations with dual 5-megawatt transformers will be built at Oakland, Concord, and Richmond to support future CBTC operations, despite $34M cost escalation from tariffs and data center demand.
Why it matters: These substations are critical path infrastructure for BART's train control modernization; aluminum surged 19% and copper 32% in six months, and 50% of California contractors report raised bid prices due to tariffs.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Grand JuryBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
Board Clashes Over Grand Jury Response on Overtime, Settles on Amended Commitment
After spirited debate, Board approved responses to 44 Grand Jury findings with an amended commitment on overtime workforce strategy, defeating a stronger proposal from Director Ames 6-2.
Why it matters: The Grand Jury documented chronic overtime budget overruns — $35M over in FY24 alone — and audit governance gaps that BART must now address before the Audit Committee by November.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
RidershipBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
BART Ridership Up 16% Year-Over-Year; GM Walking Tours Sell Out in Two Hours
July ridership exceeded budget by 6% and prior year by 16%, while new community events and an intern program win signal BART's intensifying public engagement strategy.
Why it matters: Sustained ridership growth validates BART's recovery trajectory ahead of the Connect Now ballot measure this fall.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Cephas JohnsonBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
Oscar Grant's Uncle Appointed to BART Police Civilian Review Board in Unanimous Vote
Board appointed Cephas Johnson, Oscar Grant's uncle and state police accountability board member, to the Civilian Review Board's public-at-large seat after hearing from six candidates.
Why it matters: The appointment brings personal history with BART police accountability full circle — from the 2009 Oscar Grant killing that catalyzed the review board's creation to now serving on it.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Measure RRBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
Measure RR 69% Complete; Oversight Committee Pleads for Help Filling Three Vacancies
The Bond Oversight Committee's ninth annual report shows $2.14 billion spent and 69% of work completed, but three vacancies threaten the committee's ability to function.
Why it matters: With only four of seven volunteer seats filled for 12 months, the committee is at risk of losing quorum and independent technical oversight of BART's largest-ever capital program.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Lake MerrittBoard of Directors28d agoAugust 13, 2026
Consent Calendar Passes 8-0 After Questions on Police HQ Customer Service Move
Board approved 11 consent items including ACTC grants and BART Police HQ contracts after Director Foley questioned customer service access at the new location.
Why it matters: Relocating customer service from Lake Merritt station to the new police headquarters raises accessibility concerns for riders who currently access it within the paid fare zone.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
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