Latest News! 2012 BART Bicycle Plan is now available for your review and comment
Over the past year, BART has been crafting a brand new bicycle plan that defines the strategies BART will pursue over the next ten years to double the number of passengers who access stations by bike. Now available for your review are the draft plan (.pdf) and its appendices (.pdf). Please send comments to bikes@bart.gov by May 27, 2012. We appreciate your ideas and will do our best to incorporate them into the plan.
Bikes on BART
More BART riders are biking to and from stations every day. It’s a healthy alternative and like walking it’s easy on the environment. Almost all BART stations have bike racks, over half of BART stations have bike lockers and four stations now have Bike Stations. Details are included below and on each station page on bart.gov.
If you are taking your bike on BART please be aware of BART's bicycle rules and schedules. Bikes are allowed on most trains, except those highlighted on the schedule and also in the QuickPlanner. Bikes are never allowed on crowded cars. Folding bikes are allowed at all times. Use your good judgment and only board cars that can comfortably accommodate you and your bicycle. Bicyclists must yield priority seating to seniors and persons with disabilities.
If you are leaving your bike at a BART station make sure it is locked well. Whether you’re taking your bike on board or parking it at a station, make sure you record your bike’s serial number along with a description of the bike. This will greatly increase your chance of recovery if it is stolen.
Bike Lockers
Two types of lockers are available to store bicycles, mopeds or wheelchairs: keyed lockers and electronic lockers.
Keyed lockers are for single-use and require a rental agreement. Note that some stations have wait lists. Please contact (510) 464-7133 for locker availability. Download the application/rental agreement (.pdf).
Electronic lockers are for shared use and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Electronic lockers are located at the following stations:
- 12th Street Oakland 8
- 19th Street Oakland 8
- Ashby 8
- Bay Fair 12
- Castro Valley 20
- Coliseum 16
- Concord 40
- Daly City 24
- Dublin/Pleasanton 28
- El Cerrito Del Norte 24
- El Cerrito Plaza 48
- Fremont 44
- Fruitvale 20
- Hayward 16
- Lafayette 12
- Lake Merritt 32
- MacArthur 40
- North Berkeley 48
- North Concord 8
- Orinda 16
- Pleasant Hill 24
- Richmond 24
- Rockridge 32
- San Leandro 20
- West Dublin 16
- West Oakland 42
The electronic bicycle lockers provide on-demand bike parking. Purchase a smart card online or at a convenient vendor location. Ride up to an available locker and insert your smart card into the card slot. Follow on-screen directions to put time on the meter. The cost, at 3-cents an hour, is automatically deducted from your smart card. Park your bike inside, close the door, and your bike remains secure. When you return to retrieve your bike, just insert your smart card into the slot to open the door. Unused time and value are automatically refunded back to the card. Learn more about how to use electronic bicycle lockers or review a list of frequently asked questions.
Bike Stations
Ashby BART Station
Located just outside the main entrance to the station on the lower (West) side of the station. This is a self-serve facility and requires a BikeLink Card for access.
Downtown Berkeley BART Station
Located at 2208 Shattuck Avenue, just steps from the BART entrance at Allston Way and Shattuck Avenue. Attendants will store your bike in a secure area while you work, play or shop on BART. Learn more ...
Embarcadero BART Station
Located on the concourse level of the Embarcadero BART Station in downtown San Francisco directly below Market Street near the Davis Street entrance. Learn more ...
Fruitvale BART Station
Located in Fruitvale Village, adjacent to the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland. It's the second largest bike station in the nation and features free, secure bike storage and a full-service bike repair shop. Learn more ...
Caltrans Peak Period Bike Shuttle
During peak periods when bikes are not allowed on many BART trains, Caltrans operates a bike shuttle between MacArthur BART and downtown San Francisco (corner of Folsom and Main Street). For the schedule and additional information visit: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/shuttle.htm
Photo credit: Photos of bikes on this page by Thomas Hawk.
