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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Happy New Year from BART

Happy New Year to you! Thanks for continuing to ride BART this New Year.

Just as 2014 was a big year for BART, we have big plans for 2015. This year, BART will continue our efforts to modernize our busiest stations with the goal of upgrading and improving the transit experience for our riders. We also will continue construction on major projects bringing BART to Antioch and Warm Springs.

Once again this year, we’ll be partnering with local organizations to celebrate BART’s surrounding communi-ties. This month, we are proud to once again support one of Northern Califor-nia’s largest ceremonies honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit norcalmlkfoundation.org for more infor-mation on this great BARTable event.

Thanks again for riding BART. We look forward to continuing to provide you with safe, reliable and convenient service in the year ahead.

Grace CrunicanGeneral Manager

College and pro hoops fans will get their � ll in the coming weeks as the Warriors and Cal Bears play a full slate of exciting home games.

Take BART to Coliseum Station for NBA action with the Warriors. Their upcoming schedule is jam-packed with great NBA entertainment.

For more info visit warriors.com.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS HOME SCHEDULE• Monday, Jan. 5, 7:30pm | vs. Oklahoma City

Thunder• Wednesday, Jan. 7, 7:30pm | vs. Indiana Pacers• Friday, Jan. 9, 7:30pm | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers• Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7:30pm | vs. Miami Heat• Monday, Jan. 19, 1pm | vs. Denver Nuggets• Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30pm | vs. Houston

Rockets• Friday, Jan. 23, 7:30pm | vs. Sacramento Kings• Sunday, Jan. 25, 5pm | vs. Boston Celtics• Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7:30pm | vs. Chicago Bulls• Saturday, Jan. 31, 7:30pm | vs. Phoenix Suns

CAL BEARS BASKETBALLThe Cal Bears men’s and women’s basketball teams

hope to make some noise this season. Cheer them on at Haas Pavilion, a 10-minute walk from BART’s Downtown Berkeley Station. For more information about Cal Bears basketball, visit calbears.com.

Plan your BART trip online using the QuickPlanner at bart.gov. For a chance to win tickets to Cal games follow us at fb.com/bartable and @SFBARTable.

MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE• Sunday, Jan. 4, 3pm | vs. Washington State• Wednesday, Jan. 14, 8pm | vs. Stanford • Thursday, Jan. 22 8pm | vs. Arizona State• Sat., Jan 24, 7:30pm | vs. Arizona

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE• Saturday, Jan. 3, 3pm | vs. Utah• Monday, Jan. 5, 7pm | vs. Colorado• Friday, Jan. 16, 6pm | vs. Arizona State• Sunday, Jan. 18, 1pm | vs. Arizona• Saturday, Jan. 31, 2:30pm | vs. Washington

Take BART to Northern California’s largest celebration honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The events will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco Monday, Jan. 19.

Visit norcalmlkfoundation.org for a schedule of events.

Exit BART at Powell or Montgomery Street stations and make the short walk to the Yerba Buena Center.

COMMEMORATIVE FLASH PASSBART is providing 5,000 � ash passes

to organizations, churches and com-munity groups to provide free rides to those who would like to attend the many events held in honor of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Yerba Buena Gardens.

The passes will be valid for travel on BART only on Monday, Jan. 19, and will be distributed on a � rst come, � rst served basis to groups planning on traveling to and from the many MLK events. The maximum number of passes is 50 per requester.

To reserve passes for your organiza-tion, complete the form found at bart.gov/mlk by Jan. 7.

Right: BART will be distributing commemorative � ash passes for those attending the MLK celebration Jan. 19.

Ride BART to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Happy New Year from BART

Happy New Year to you! Thanks for continuing to ride BART this New Year.

Just as 2014 was a big year for BART, we have big plans for 2015. This year, BART will continue our efforts to modernize our busiest stations with the goal of upgrading and improving the transit experience for our riders. We also will continue construction on major projects bringing BART to Antioch and Warm Springs.

Once again this year, we’ll be partnering with local organizations to celebrate BART’s surrounding communi-ties. This month, we are proud to once again support one of Northern Califor-nia’s largest ceremonies honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit norcalmlkfoundation.org for more infor-mation on this great BARTable event.

Thanks again for riding BART. We look forward to continuing to provide you with safe, reliable and convenient service in the year ahead.

Grace CrunicanGeneral Manager

Team up with BART for Cal, pro hoops

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MLK DAY CELEBRATIONJan. 19, 8am to 7pmYerba Buena Gardens & Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco> BART: Powell St., walk 5 blockssfmlkday.orgJoin thousands of celebrants in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for a full day of free and exciting events, festivals and programs. All ages.

WHITE ELEPHANT SALEJan. 25, 10am to 4pmWhite Elephant Sale Warehouse, 33 Lancaster St., Oakland> BART: Fruitvale, walk 9 blocks (15 minutes)whiteelephantsale.orgEager shoppers are invited for their � rst opportunity to see and buy the new and unusual at the White Elephant Sale Preview. Lines form early. $15-$20.

“THE LYONS” Starts Jan. 30Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley> BART: Downtown Berkeley, walk 1 blockThe Lyons family is falling apart just when they need to pull

together in this Broadway hit.

MACEO PARKERJan. 1 to 3SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin Street (at Fell), San Francisco > BART: Civic Center/UN Plaza, walk 7 blockssfjazz.orgSee the king of the funky saxophone and one of the primary architects of modern R&B, Maceo Parker.

“X’S AND O’S (A FOOTBALL LOVE STORY)”Opens Jan. 16Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2071 Addison St., Berkeley> BART: Downtown Berkeley, walk 1 blockberkeleyrep.org American identity and our love of the game meet head-on in this world premiere.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS “KURIOS”Through Jan. 18AT&T Park, under the big top> BART: Embarcadero + Municirquedusoleil.comWhat if you could alter reality at will? Delve into a world of curiosity where seeing is disbelieving.

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There will be a $0.50 daily parking fee increase at multiple stations starting this month. The dates and increased fees are as follows:

TUESDAY, JAN. 20Bay Fair ($2.50), Fremont ($3), Fruitvale

($3), Lafayette ($3), Lake Merritt ($3), Orinda ($3), Pittsburg/Bay Point ($3), Pleasant Hill ($3), Richmond ($1.50), Rockridge ($3), San Leandro ($3), South Hayward ($1.50), Union City ($3), Wal-nut Creek ($3).

MONDAY, JAN. 26Ashby ($3), Castro Valley ($3), Colma

($3), Dublin/Pleasanton ($3), El Cerrito Del Norte ($3), El Cerrito Plaza ($3), Glen Park ($3), MacArthur ($3), North

Berkeley ($3), San Bruno ($3), South San Francisco ($2.50),West Dublin/Pleasan-ton ($3), and West Oakland ($7).

NO CHANGE IN DAILY FEESMillbrae ($2), Daly City ($3), Concord

($1), Hayward ($1), North Concord ($1) and Coliseum ($1).

BACKGROUND INFORMATIONParking lot usage is evaluated every 6

months. If the lot at a station is full, then the daily parking fee may increase by 50¢. If the lot is less than 95% full, then the fee may decrease by 50¢. All revenue raised from these new fees will go to programs for improved station access, rehabilitation and modernization.

Visit bart.gov/parking for details.

Parking fees raised at multiple stations

Thanks to State Proposition 1B and the City of San Francisco, BART has received $12 million to make improvements to escalators and entrances at some of our downtown San Francisco stations. BART has identi� ed two escalators at Powell Street Station and one escalator at Civic Center/UN Plaza Station that are most

in need of improvements. BART held an open house Dec. 16 and 18 to get public input on the project.

Once planning is complete in Fall 2015, construction will begin mid-2016 to replace these escalators and construct a protective cover or canopy over them.

Visit bart.gov for more information.

Outreach begins on San Francisco escalator and entrance improvements

Cirque du Soleil’s “Kurios” wraps up its stay at AT&T Park this month. See it before it leaves Jan. 18.

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Late-night bus service now available on Friday and Saturday nights after BART closes. For more information and schedules, visit actransit.org/allnighter.

BART in, Bus out!