In the news
Coverage of Edward's work on the BART Board. Reporters can reach the office at the email below.
2026
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BART apologizes for 'terrible experiences,' blames heat and aging equipment for delays
After three days of service disruptions near SFO, Edward apologized to riders at the board meeting.
“I want to apologize to our riders.”
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BART's doomsday scenario has gotten slightly less doomy
On the revised worst-case budget plan, Edward argued BART needs a new funding model, not just cuts.
“We cannot cut our way out of this crisis.”
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'It just sucks': BART director's commute derailed by outage before agency board meeting
Edward was at Civic Center during a Transbay Tube outage and helped turn riders away at the fare gates.
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'Go back to the drawing board': BART directors, community react to potential station closures
Coverage of the board workshop on station closures if the 2026 ballot measure fails.
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Tough questions, no easy answers as BART faces multi-million dollar budget gap
Edward spoke candidly at a board workshop on BART's projected deficit.
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'Frustrating': BART Board Directors React to Inconclusive Report on Systemwide Delays
Edward pressed for a clear timeline and final report after an investigation into 2025's service meltdowns.
“Frustrating, but honest.”
2025
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New BART leaders Hernandez, Wright vow focus on reliability amid funding concerns
Edward was unanimously elected Board Vice President for 2026.
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BART Board of Directors elects Melissa Hernandez to serve as Board President and Edward Wright as Board Vice President
BART's announcement of the 2026 board leadership.
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BART director speaks on systemwide failure that impacted Bay Area morning commute
Edward spoke with ABC7 about accountability after a nearly seven-hour systemwide shutdown.
“Trust is something that's really hard won and it's easy to lose.”
2024
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Wright bests Sangirardi in SF BART race
Coverage of Edward's election to the BART Board.
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Endorsement: BART is in trouble. Two outstanding board candidates are poised to help in S.F.'s 9th District
The Chronicle editorial board endorsed Edward in the 2024 race.