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Elevator upgrade project at Fruitvale Station

From August 14 through August 25, 2006, elevator service will be interrupted at Fruitvale Station. BART will be upgrading the equipment in the elevators. This work will include replacing buttons in the elevators, installing new hands-free phones, and reconfiguring the way in which riders call for the elevators.

Passengers who require elevators may use one of the following alternatives:

  • Get on or off BART at Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station. Take Bus #50 and get off at 73rd and International (East 14th ) to transfer to Bus #82. Exit bus #82 at 35th Ave and International Ave. Proceed south for two blocks to Fruitvale Station Bus service is provided from 5:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes.
  • Or Get on or off BART at Lake Merritt Station. Take Bus #62 and get off at 5th Ave and International (East 14th St) to transfer to Bus #82. Exit Bus #82 at 35th Ave and International Ave. Proceed south for two blocks to Fruitvale Station. Bus service is provided from 6:29 a.m. to 12:24 a.m. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.

BART apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause and thanks you in advance for your patience and understanding.