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Morning light streams in through the windows of the North Berkeley BART station as riders step onto the escalator that leads down to the station platform
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North Berkeley BART elevator closed for weeks, frustrating riders who rely on it

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge March 28, 2023, 4:12 p.m.March 29, 2023

Fire damage to the station’s only elevator will keep BART riders who can’t navigate stairs from using the stop for over a month.

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Opinion: Community-driven approach at North Berkeley BART

by Rashi Kesarwani Feb. 14, 2023, 8:00 a.m.February 13, 2023

We all want what’s best for our neighborhood and our community, and we have a multitude of opinions on how best to reach this goal.

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Up in the air: Negotiations between Berkeley and BART tie up plan for housing at Ashby station

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 10, 2023, 8:00 a.m.February 12, 2023

Berkeley officials want community benefits in exchange for waiving their “air rights” over the station. BART may not agree.

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What a court ruling on Bay Area transportation funding could mean for Berkeley

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 27, 2023, 4:01 p.m.January 30, 2023

A proposed ferry terminal at the Berkeley Marina and bus service on San Pablo Avenue could be candidates for funding from a 2018 bridge toll hike.

A person walks through the North Berkeley BART station parking lot
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BART picks developer team for North Berkeley housing

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 01, 2022, 3:07 p.m.December 1, 2022

The group that plans to build hundreds of apartments at the North Berkeley BART station is led by a nonprofit developer.

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Share your thoughts on plans for Ashby BART plaza this Monday

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Sept. 30, 2022, 12:40 p.m.December 1, 2022

The plaza, which will host the historic Ashby Flea Market, will be discussed at a virtual meeting on Oct. 3.

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BART is offering half-off fare discounts in September to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Avatar photo by Azucena Rasilla Aug. 24, 2022, 4:20 p.m.August 25, 2022

The transit system will also be hosting family events throughout the Bay Area.

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Council approves 7-story housing at Ashby, North Berkeley BART stations

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso June 03, 2022, 7:06 a.m.February 27, 2023

The projects could bring more than 5,400 new residents to the city and result in 465 new jobs, according to staff.

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From 7 stories to 12: Commission backs taller height limit for BART housing

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge April 07, 2022, 3:40 p.m.December 1, 2022

The City Council is set to vote on the controversial zoning change, which one commissioner called a “fireball,” later this spring.

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Lateefah Simon reinstated to BART board as residency dispute continues

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge March 23, 2022, 1:33 p.m.August 4, 2022

The board’s only Black director, who represents parts of Berkeley and Oakland, was improperly removed from her seat, BART says.

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Update: BART resumes service on Red Line through Berkeley

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge March 22, 2022, 10:07 a.m.August 4, 2022

Shorter five-car trains are now running along the Red Line route between Richmond and Millbrae.

parking lot with round building behind it
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Berkeley BART stations set to have much less parking when housing gets built

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso March 11, 2022, 1:27 p.m.August 1, 2022

Under the current proposal, there will be 85 parking spots at Ashby BART and 200 spots at North Berkeley BART, including in a satellite lot.

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