Media Advisory: U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier and BART to celebrate installation of Next Generation Fare Gates at all stations in Contra Costa County WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 5:30pm. WHERE: Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station. Station entrance. 1365 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek. WHAT: Next Generation Fare Gates have arrived at all 12 Contra Costa County stations. WHO: East Bay Congressmember Mark DeSaulnier, Metropolitan Transportation Commission Chair and Pleasant Hill Mayor Sue Noack, Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Commissioner and County Supervisor Ken Carlson, BART Board President Mark Foley, BART Director Matt Rinn, BART GM Bob Powers and frontline staff. VISUALS AND INTERVIEWS: Ribbon cutting to welcome the new gates. Opportunity for one-on-ones with Congressmember DeSaulnier, community partners, and frontline staff who are seeing firsthand the improvements resulting from installing the new gates. WHY: BART has now successfully installed Next Generation Fare Gates at 36 stations across the system. Next Generation Fare Gates are a critical part of BART’s Safe and Clean Plan to reimagine the rider experience. BART will replace more than 700 fare gates at all 50 stations systemwide by the end of 2025. Get more details about Next Generation Fare Gates here. LIVE STREAM: The celebration will be livestreamed at https://youtube.com/live/Uf8k9gG5w50 (fb)

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their all to protect and serve our country. Thank you for your sacrifice. (fb)