Lengthy Exposé Shows How Crime on BART Has Gone Off the Rails (2024)

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Lengthy Exposé Shows How Crime on BART Has Gone Off the Rails? ›

Lengthy Exposé Shows How Crime on BART Has Gone Off the Rails. NBC Bay Area reveals that BART is “one of the most dangerous transportation systems in the country,” and details how rampant various crimes have become, and which stations are the worst for violent crime.

All BART cars have virus-trapping MERV-14 air filters and air in cars is replaced and filtered every 70 seconds. The EPA indicates a filter rating of MERV-13 or higher will filter out virus particles like coronavirus.

It's totally safe. If you want to minimize time spent outside the turnstyles (where problems are more likely to lurk), purchase a BART ticket with sufficient funds to travel to the airport earlier in the day. Then, just go straight through the turn-styles.

The safest BART stations were Pittsburg and West Dublin, which had no reported thefts in 2019, Millbrae, with one, and North Concord and South San Francisco, which each had two. BART police made arrests in 67 of the robbery and theft cases involving electronics last year.

Yes, it is safe in most areas. One answer to this question mentioned some stations on the southern branches going through Oakland as being a little risky. It's true that there are more news reports about these three busy stations (West Oakland, Fruitvale, Coliseum).

NO EATING/DRINKING KEEPS BART CLEANER

BART has a no eating or drinking policy in the "Paid Areas" in an effort to keep the trains and stations as clean as possible.

More Frequent Train Cleaning

BART is now thoroughly cleaning the interior of all cars twice as often as in the recent past. Eight teams of car cleaners scrub cars during overnight storage at sites throughout the system.

BART has a robust video surveillance network. It includes working cameras on board all trains, in every station, and elsewhere throughout BART.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is a heavy-rail public transit system that connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay.

We clean cars multiple times a day. Each line has a designated location where a member of our clean-up crew walks the length of the train to pick up trash and spot clean as necessary. Then a deeper cleaning occurs at night.

What is the most beautiful BART station? ›

Glen Park Station is the most beautiful station in the BART system. It was designed by Ernest Born with Corlett & Spackman.

If you ride BART but lack enough stored fare to exit the station, the fare gate will read “UNDERPAID: GO TO ADDFARE.” Addfare machines are located inside the paid area. Some stations have machines that are cash only, while other stations offer add value machines that accept credit cards.

During peak commute hours, nearly 25,000 people ride through the Transbay Tube into Downtown San Francisco. BART's Pittsburg/Bay Point (yellow) line carries the largest number of people. The busiest stations in the BART system are Embarcadero and Montgomery.

Locals experience property crimes (burglaries, robberies, and motor vehicle thefts), but tourists do not need to be too concerned with these crimes. While San Francisco is relatively safe to visit for tourists, you should be aware that you may be a target for petty theft like pickpocketing.

The areas within the paid gates at all of the BART stations are generally safe. I dont think you have much to worry about in between San Francisco and the airport. Generally, the BART stations btw SF and the airport are fine.

Yes safe as it will be full of commuters.

And BART does not enforce all its rules equally. Nobody cares if you sip on a water bottle while riding BART. If, however, you bite into sloppy tuna salad sandwich, or open a pungent carton of kimchee or splash a milkshake over a seat, you might get some angry stares or harsh words. But a citation is highly unlikely.

But because of the design, one of the wheels ends up getting dragged against the rail on turns, which causes that high-pitched squeal.

You'll also have to pay a full BART fare, which for me was $9.65. Basically, make sure you scan with your Clipper Card each time you enter and exit the BART system.

The Transbay Tube is an underwater rail tunnel that carries Bay Area Rapid Transit's four transbay lines under San Francisco Bay between the cities of San Francisco and Oakland in California. The tube is 3.6 miles (5.8 km) long, and attaches to twin bored tunnels.

What happens if you smoke on BART? ›

We can't have people smoking on our trains. It isn't a welcoming experience. Our officers in the area can stop the train and ask this person to leave and give a citation. Is this your apology...?

In addition to taking enforcement action on BART property, can BART Police Officers take enforcement action off of BART property (i.e., within city limits, county jurisdictions, or on state highways)? A: Yes. BART Officers may take enforcement action off of BART jurisdiction, anywhere within the state of California.

Concealed firearms are illegal. Exceptions include if a permit has been issued or law enforcement related.

The BART Police Department is responsible for enforcing all parking rules and regulations set forth by the State of California and the BART District. The BART Police Department processes parking citations through a contactor, DATA TICKET INC.

Wearing a mask is a first line of protection; BART's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system provides another safety layer.

All underground restrooms have restroom attendants, who are on duty during all hours the stations are opened to greet riders and discourage unwanted behavior.

In fact, this tunnel air can rush backward much faster than the train's forward speed! This fast moving air creates a kind of suction on the train, lowering the air pressure inside and making your ears go pop.

From end to end to end to end, he passed through every one of the system's 44 stations in a single day – a feat that took 5 hours and 37 minutes. He's neatly documented his trip in a humorous play-by-play timeline on the website Crasstalk, and has posted plenty of pictures on his own blog.

1. Re: Is the BART transit safe after 10 PM ? Yes, BARt is safe- more concerned about the Civic Center area.

What age is senior for BART? ›

Different types of programs are offered to help seniors riding BART. By obtaining a Senior Clipper Card, eligible people over 65 years old can get a 62.5% discount on fares.

Cards are available for adults 65 and older.

The size of BART's fleet will be dynamic while new trains are put into service and old trains are retired. BART has 8 DMU train cars which each have a seating capacity of 104. 70 mph maximum; 35 mph average, including 20-second station stops. For BART to Antioch DMU trains, the maximum speed is 75 mph; 60 mph average.

Civil citation fines are $75 for adults and $55 for minors. Community service options are available. Criminal citation fines are not to exceed $250.

All BART Stations have Clipper vending machines which accept cash, credit cards and debit cards as payment. You can add cash value to Clipper cards at all BART ticket machines. Clipper cards can be ordered online at www.clippercard.com.

It goes through an immersed tube, the Transbay Tube. The tube is made of two tunnels for trains, and a gallery which people can walk through, in case, say, a train derails. The immersed tube was built on land, and submerged after. It opened on September 11, 1972.

A “two door” note informs passengers that their approaching train is a legacy (i.e., old) coach. And a “three-door” note signifies a Fleet of the Future train, which has three doors, is approaching.

A: The short window of time when BART isn't in operation is used for essential nightly track maintenance to help keep BART safe and reliable. There are only a few hours for maintenance crews to get their work done each night between when the last trains of the day leave and when the first trains of the day start up.

Q9: Will the new cars be faster? A: No. The new cars have a maximum speed of 80 miles per hour. To go faster than that, changes would need to be made, not only to the rail car propulsion systems, but also to other BART infrastructure.

By using online data sources, we were able to identify some of the safest neighborhoods in San Francisco, including Presidio Heights, Pacific Heights, Noe Valley, the Inner Sunset, and the Outer Sunset.

What is the safest area to stay when visiting San Francisco? ›

Nob Hill is considered one of the safest places in San Francisco due to its low crime rate. Marina District is another great neighborhood that is generally safe during the day and night, with a clean environment and easy parking.

Things To Avoid In San Fran

While most of San Francisco is perfectly safe to walk around at night, there are a few areas that should be avoided. These include the Tenderloin district and parts of the Mission district. If unsure about an area, it is imperative to ask a local or hotel staff member for advice.

That normally bustling area is eerily quiet at that time, but no worries. It's mostly homeless or commuters out at that time; more the former and less the latter, during the time of day I walked through there. BART is pretty safe anytime.

So here's the comparison: Of course there are many variables that might apply for every commuter. But here's the comparison for Lydia: Driving is by far her most expensive option, at $42 per day. BART costs less than half, at just $19.20 cents a day.

Powell Station, one of four BART stops beneath Market Street in downtown San Francisco, is not only among the system's busiest stations, it also has the most crime. Powell ranks high in several categories of crime reports.

Yes, it is safe in most areas.

Employees are trained to evacuate the public from dangerous areas. Following an earthquake, BART trains are held in place (except for trains in the Transbay Tube and BART Caldecott Tunnel) for at least 5 minutes to ensure the shaking isn't followed by an even bigger quake.

BART is safe any time of day.

Plenty safe, especially if you're remotely used to city living. The worst that typically happens is cell phone snatchings on unaware riders near the doors. Never be afraid to move trains if something makes you uncomfortable.

Constructed in 57 sections, and reposing on the bay floor as deep as 135 feet beneath the surface, the remarkable $180 million structure took six years of toil and seismic studies to design, and less than three years to contract.

Can you drink water on BART? ›

And BART does not enforce all its rules equally. Nobody cares if you sip on a water bottle while riding BART. If, however, you bite into sloppy tuna salad sandwich, or open a pungent carton of kimchee or splash a milkshake over a seat, you might get some angry stares or harsh words. But a citation is highly unlikely.

Children 4 and under ride free but everyone else must have a Clipper card (a plastic card or in your digital wallet) or a BART paper ticket (no longer sold at stations except SFO) with funds loaded. Proof of payment is required. Fares are based on distance traveled. Weekly and monthly passes are not available.