The grants and Funding Advocacy division works collaboratively with all BART departments to determine the best projects and programs to put forth for possible external funding, subject to eligibility criteria and program constraints. Grant opportunities are available at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. BART also partners with cities, counties, and other transit agencies, when possible, to put forth the most competitive applications for discretionary funds.
The following list represents grant applications submitted for funding. Awarded amounts may vary based upon the amount of funds available by fund source.
For grant applications prior to FY22 please see archive.
FY25 (July 2024 - June 2025)
AWARDED
CalSTA, TIRCP, North Berkeley Transit-Oriented Development Mobility Enhancements Project
Project Description: Invest in the mobility enhancements necessary to transform existing surface parking lots around the North Berkeley BART station into a vibrant, high-density, mixed-use development, significantly enhancing multi-modal transportation access and promoting sustainable urban growth.
Status: Awarded ($25M)
BAAD, Carl Moyer Program, Electric Vehicle Charging at Hayward Maintenance Complex
Project Description: Purchase and install 4 new DC Fast ports with associated electrical conduit and infrastructure at the Hayward Maintenance Complex
Status: Awarded ($202K)
CEC, EnergIIZE EV Jump Start, Electric Vehicles Charging for Heavy Duty Vehicles
Project Description: EV charging ports for heavy duty vehicles at the Hayward maintenance complex.
Status: Awarded ($132k)
ACTC CIP, ACTC, North Berkeley Transit Oriented Development Access Improvements
Project Description: Construct multimodal access road between Virginia and Delaware streets at North Berkeley BART station with protected bike/ped intersections; tree plantings; new street lighting, sidewalks, American with Disabilities Act compliant ramps, curb cuts, protected cycle track, and new bus shelters.
Status: Awarded ($2M)
FTA, 5309, Communications-Based Train Control
Project Description: Upgrade the train control system from a fixed block to a Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) moving block system.
Status: Awarded ($39.82M)
MTC, TOC, City of Hayward-Station Access
Project Description: Develop a multimodal access and circulation plan for the Hayward BART station transit-oriented community area (generally ½ mile around the station area)
Status: Awarded ($400k)
MTC, TOC, City of Berkeley Transit Oriented Development
Project Description: The Ashby Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Station Access Plan addresses station access needs for the future TOD.
Status: Awarded ($400k)
CCSF, Transbay CFD, Embarcadero Platform Elevator
Project Description: This project will increase accessibility, reduce elevator service interruptions, improve station maintainability, and enhance customer experience at the station. The project’s scope of work will be delivered in two phases.
Status: Awarded ($1.50M)
USDOT, RAISE, Train Control Modernization Program, Phase 5b
Project Description: The project will replace the existing train control system with a new moving-block signaling system known as a communications-based train control system. BART D-Cars will be outfitted with processor-based controllers, transponders, communication equipment, and location sensors necessary for using the new system.
Status: Awarded ($25M)
MTC, Mobility Hub Program, Daly City Mobility Hubs Project
Project description: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance its role as a multimodal mobility hub, several key features will be developed to improve accessibility, convenience, and integration with other transportation modes. These improvements will provide enhanced services for all users, including cyclists, pedestrians, individuals with disabilities, and transit riders.
Status: Awarded ($3.77M)
MTC, ATP, Coliseum Station Active Transportation
Project Description: This project, in the design phase, will connect streetscape and pedestrian improvements to a transit village project. Improvements include lighting, sidewalk widening, landscaping, and pavement rehabilitation.
Status: Awarded ($300k)
Caltrans, STPG, Sustainable Communities, BART’s Transit Oriented Development Survey & Modeling
Project Description: This Project is comprised of three interrelated components to assess the pandemic’s impact on transit ridership and the effects of Transit Oriented Developments (TOD) on communities throughout the region. 1) TOD travel behavior survey to capture transportation choices, trip purposes among TOD residents and users, and other relevant information, including demographics. 2) Model update: evaluates TOD’s impact on BART ridership and revenue, incorporating the effects of remote work on travel behavior. 3) BART’s mode shift planning tool update, integrating new TOD travel behavior data, recent station surveys, and the pandemic's effect on ridership to determine future access needs with the future TODs and parking reductions.
Status: Awarded ($700k)
Cal Recycle, RTPEG, Reusable Pallets
Project Description: The project will replace disposable pallets with reusable ones to reduce waste.
Status: Awarded ($10k)
SFCTA, LTP, Elevator Attendant Program
Project Description: The Elevator Attendant Program is a partnership between BART and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency that provides staffed elevator service at four downtown San Francisco stations to address sanitation, safety, and accessibility needs for riders, particularly people with disabilities, seniors, and families.
Status: Awarded (up to $1.03M)
SMCTA, RTC, Next Generation Fare Gates
Project Description: This application was to fully fund the new fare gates for all five San Mateo County stations.
Status: Awarded ($10.32M)
FTA, 5307, BART Elevator Renovation Program
Project Description: Renovate and/or rehabilitate elevators throughout the BART system. BART will perform modernization of elevators, including Project/Program management support and training as needed.
Status: Awarded ($7.20M)
HCD, AHSC, Traction Power Substation Renovation at Daly City
Project Description: Renovation of the Traction Power facility that provides stable and constant power to operate trains that provide safe, clean, and reliable transportation to residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Status: Awarded ($6M)
HCD, AHSC, Traction Power Substation Renovation at Powell
Project Description: Renovation of the Traction Power facility that provides stable and constant power to operate trains that provide safe, clean, and reliable transportation to residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Status: Awarded ($7M)
HCD, AHSC, Platform Display Signage
Project Description: BART platform display signage includes modern, full-color LED, and LCD screens providing real-time information such as train arrival times, destinations, line colors, and train length.
Status: Awarded ($660K)
HCD, AHSC, Lighting Upgrades
Project Description: Upgrade to energy-efficient LED lighting.
Status: Awarded ($350K)
HCD, AHSC, Exterior Signage and Automatic License Plate Recognition Cameras
Project Description: Upgrade signage and install automatic license plate recognition cameras.
Status: Awarded ($240K)
FHWA, CFI Round 1B, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Project Description: Install Level 2 EV charging ports at all BART managed parking facilities for use by customers and community members. By installing chargers at BART stations that are close to multifamily housing, workplaces, medical facilities, schools, and retail, the project will support robust EV adoption across a wide range of socioeconomic groups and road users.
Status: Awarded ($14.06M)
NOT AWARDED
USDOT, SMART, Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone Technology)
Project Description: This was a joint application from BART's Office of Infrastructure and Delivery and Police Departments to request funding to implement drone technology into BART operations. Incorporating Unmanned Aerial Systems to inspect BART’s infrastructure and aid in Police investigations could:
- Improve the safety of inspectors and officers by removing them from harm’s way.
- Improve the state of good repair of the BART system by identifying corrective and preventative maintenance conditions.
- Generate 3D photographic models that could be used to remotely determine measurements and profiles.
- Assist in locating potential hazards to the system.
Status: Not Awarded ($2M)
FTA, TA for TOD, A Comprehensive Planning Project to Implement BART’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Project Description: Given the pandemic’s significant impact on transit ridership and the need to aggressively deliver much-needed housing in the San Francisco Bay Area, BART must update its planning toolbox to reflect the latest remote work trends and changes in travel behavior to accelerate and properly implement the TOD program.
Status: Not Awarded ($600k)
FHWA, CFI, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Phase 2
Project Description: Install Level 2 EV charging ports at BART stations.
Status: Not Awarded ($14.96M)
FHWA, CFI, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Phase 1
Project Description: Install Level 2 EV charging ports at all BART managed parking facilities for use by customers and community members.
Status: Not Awarded ($14.06)
MTC, SR2TBT, Coliseum BART Bicycle and Pedestrian Preferred Path of Travel
Project Description: Improve safety, security, and active access to the east side of the Coliseum BART station.
Status: Not Awarded ($10.86M)
ACTC, ACTC CIP, Enhancing Fiber Optic Cable Security & Resilience in Alameda County
Project Description: Protect the integrity and functionality of the fiber optic network by procuring and installing a state-of-the-art photonic sensing system.
Status: Not Awarded ($1.5M)
ACTC, ACTC CIP, Hayward Parking Garage Fire Alarm Replacement
Project Description: Fire alarm replacement at the Hayward BART parking garage, which has reached the end of its useful life.
Status: Not Awarded ($300k)
CCC Sheriff, SHSG, GIS Mapping
Project Description:GIS support to map the new camera positions and integrate them with existing CCTV tools.
Status: Not Awarded ($300k)
ACSO, SHSG, GIS Mapping
Project Description: GIS support to map the new camera positions and integrate them with existing CCTV tools.
Status: Not Awarded ($300k)
CTC, SCCP, Powell Street Traction Power Substation Replacement
Project Description: The Powell Street Station Traction Power Substation will expand capacity and increase reliability throughout the existing BART transit system to accommodate growing ridership.
Status: Not Awarded ($50M)
Caltrans, STPG, Climate Adaptation Planning, Climate Resilience Roadmap
Project Description: Identify climate risks and resilience goals specific to the BART system and provide strategies, actions, costs, durations, and timelines to rapidly restore transit service following these events, ensuring essential transit service for the most under-resourced populations.
Status: Not Awarded ($884k)
MTC, OBAG 3, 16th Street Mission Station and Bay Fair Station Elevator Modernization
Project Description: The Project will modernize and renovate two types of elevators, traction and hydraulic, at two stations, one in San Francisco along BART’s M-Line 16th Street Mission and one in Alameda along BART’s A-Line Bay Fair Station.
Status: Not Awarded ($505k)
ACTC, STIP, Downtown Berkeley Station Elevator Renovation
Project Description: The project will modernize two (2) elevators at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, which will include, but not be limited to the following work: Replace controller equipment, cab/call, doors, remote monitoring system, drive system and fixtures for both elevators, tracks/guides
and sump pump systems, where required. Renovate equipment in the elevator machine room and maintain compliance with applicable codes per requirement
Status: Not Awarded ($4M)
Cal OES, BRIC, Oakland Portal, Yard and Shops Flood Mitigation
Project Description: Increase the level of protection of BART’s critical infrastructure from flooding.
Status: Program Cancelled ($7.1M)
Caltrans, LCTOP, BART to Antioch 2.0 Year 1
Project Description: Operating support for BART-to-Antioch Extension. It is the rail system that connects to BART's Pittsburg/Bay Point station using state-of-the-art Diesel Multiple Unit vehicles to Antioch.
Status: Awarded ($10.79M)
SUBMITTED: PENDING DECISION AND NOT AWARDED
MTC, TA for TOD, Technical Assistance for El Cerrito del Norte
Project Description: Needed (Richard)
Status: Pending ($150K)
FTA, Federal Earmarks, Senator Padilla, BART Station LED Lighting Program
Project Description: Upgrade the lighting throughout BART’s stations and parking areas to light-emitting diode (LED) to increase visibility and safety.
Status: Pending ($1.6M)
FTA, Federal Earmarks, Senator Schiff, BART Station LED Lighting Program
Project Description: Upgrade the lighting throughout BART’s stations and parking areas to light-emitting diode (LED) to increase visibility and safety.
Status: Pending ($1.6M)
FTA, Federal Earmarks, Representative Garamendi, BART Station LED Lighting Program
Project Description: Upgrade the lighting throughout BART’s stations and parking areas to light-emitting diode (LED) to increase visibility and safety.
Status: Pending ($700K)
FTA, Federal Earmarks, Representative Pelosi, BART Station LED Lighting Program
Project Description: Upgrade the lighting throughout BART’s stations and parking areas to light-emitting diode (LED) to increase visibility and safety.
Status: Pending ($3M)
FTA, Federal Earmarks, Representative Simon, BART Station LED Lighting Program
Project Description: Upgrade the lighting throughout BART’s stations and parking areas to light-emitting diode (LED) to increase visibility and safety.
Status: Pending ($1.7M)
2025, USDOT, BART Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA)
Project Description: Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (BART RIA), an initiative to explore the feasibility of implementing Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) at high-traffic stations—locations where crowding and safety risks are most significant. PSDs act as physical barriers between passengers and the tracks, significantly enhancing platform safety. To advance this effort, BART will issue a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to engage qualified vendors and industry experts. The RFEI will seek input on innovative PSD solutions, including system technologies, design configurations, safety features, maintenance requirements, and operational impacts.
Status: Pending ($2.15M)
2025, Caltrans, STIP, Powering Core Capacity: 34.5 kV Cable Replacement
Project Description: Complete and fully fund a segment of a larger 34.5 kV cable replacement project along BART’s corridor, spanning from Rockridge Station to Concord Station.
Status: Not Awarded ($16M)
FY24 (July 2023 – June 2024)
AWARDED
2025, USDOT, RAISE, Train Control Modernization Program, Phase 5b
Project Description: This project will replace the existing train control system with a new moving-block signaling system known as a communications-based train control system. BART D-Cars will be outfitted with processor-based controllers, transponders, communication equipment, and location sensors necessary for using the new system.
Status: Awarded ($25M)
2024 FEMA, TSGP, Cybersecurity and Capital Asset Protection Team
Project Description: 1) Cybersecurity in both the Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) sectors: Hardening of BART's technology infrastructure to protect against cyber-attacks. 2) Capital Asset Patrol (CAP) Team: BART’s Police Department (BPD) assigned to be highly visible in all areas of BART’s infrastructure to deter and detect threats to BART’s critical assets.
Status: Not Awarded ($7.8M)
2024, CalSTA, TIRCP, North Berkeley Transit Oriented Development Mobility Enhancements
Project Description: The proposed enhancements at North Berkeley BART station supports California’s priorities as outlined in the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure, particularly Strategy 7 – Strengthen Transportation-Land Use Connections, by investing in transit improvements that directly support land use and affordable housing. Specifically, these investments will drive greenhouse gas emissions savings and reduce vehicle miles traveled by increasing ridership on BART and other transit in the sites and improving multi-modal transportation access.
Status: Awarded ($25M)
2024, Caltrans, LCTOP, BART to Antioch Year 6
Project Description: Operating support for BART-to-Antioch Extension. This is the rail system that connects BART's Pittsburg/Bay Point station using state-of-the-art Diesel Multiple Unit vehicles to Antioch.
Status: Awarded ($10M)
2024, Congressional Earmarks, Cybersecurity
Project Description: Enhance BART’s cybersecurity infrastructure between the Operations Technology and Information Technology sides.
Status: Awarded ($850k)
2024, Congressional Earmarks, 16th Street Elevator
Project Description: Renovate, rehabilitate and/or replace the elevators at BART’s 16th Street station in downtown San Francisco.
Status: Awarded ($850k)
2024, Cal OES, HMGP, Comprehensive Assessment, 60% Design, and Resiliency Strategies of East Portal
Project Description: The project will enable BART to obtain data, prioritize, select, and develop mitigation strategies to reduce impact of more frequent severe precipitation, rising sea levels, and other extreme weather or tsunami events at critical transit infrastructure for the San Francisco Bay Area. Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.
Status: Pending ($1.3M)
2024, ACTC, Measure BB, Next Generation Fare Gates in Alameda County
Project Description: Install new fare gates at all 22 BART stations in Alameda County
Status: Awarded (19.57M)
2024, BB, Fleet of the Future Rail Cars
Project Description: Purchase 54 new BART Fleet of the Future rail cars to support the Alameda County share of the rolling stock acquisition for BART’s Core Capacity Rail Car Procurement Project
Status: Awarded ($35.35M)
2023, USDOT, PROTECT, Berkeley Hills Tunnel Study and Conceptual Design
Project Description: Study will provide a detailed roadmap for how BART will recover/replace operations at the Berkeley Hills Tunnels in case of an earthquake and create a conceptual design to mitigate the effects and implement a quick return-to-service.
Status: No Award ($2.50M)
2023, LTCAP, Heat Mitigation – Rail Destressing
Project Description: Address BART’s Expansion and Contraction of Steel Rail in Contra Costa County. The proposed project is designed to mitigate risks by destressing the rail at a neutral temperature capable of withstanding the extreme high and low temperatures anticipated in the region.
Status: Awarded ($6M)
2023, BAAQMD Heavy-and Medium-Duty EV Infrastructure, Hayward Maintenance Complex Heavy-Duty EV Charging & Infrastructure
Project Description: Install charging infrastructure at the Hayward Maintenance Complex to service non-revenue fleet of heavy-duty trucks. Will enable staff to use EV vehicles to transport equipment and parts between HMC and six repair shops and yards across the BART District.
Status: No Award ($0.33M)
2023, CEC, REACH 2.0, EV Charging Infrastructure at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station
Project Description: EV Charging at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station project will install a total of 100 L2 EV dual-port chargers (200 ports) and infrastructure.
Status: No Award ($2.38M)
2023, PLBP Earmarks, Next Generation Fare Gates
Project Description: Design, purchase, and install new fare gates at all BART operating terminals. These fare gates will have clear swing barriers that will be difficult to be pushed through, jumped over, or maneuvered under. The overall fare gate array height (gate, console, integrated barrier) will form a tall barrier of 72” minimum to prevent fare evasion.
Status: Awarded ($1.0M for Alameda County)
2023, Cal OES, HMGP, Energy Resiliency Study & 60% Design
Project Description: The Project will increase protection from the impact of extreme heat and wildfires on BART infrastructure and surrounding communities. The Project includes a feasibility study, an alternative analysis, 30% and 60% design for preferred alternative solution, and CEQA.
Status: Pending ($2.80M)
2023, Proposition L Sales Tax for Transportation, Next Generation Fare Gates
Project Description: The Project will upgrade fare gates at all eight stations in San Francisco. The existing fare gates have reached the end of their useful life and have consistently been identified by BART riders and community stakeholders as a priority for replacement. The new gates will increase reliability, access, and improve ridership experience.
Status: Awarded ($12.50M)
2023, SFCTA, Proposition L Sales Tax for Transportation, Core Capacity Program, New Car Phase II Procurement
Project Description: The BART Core Capacity Program (CCP) will relieve crowding, increase ridership, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the frequency and length of trains operating on the system. The CCP includes four elements: 306 additional rail cars, a new communications-based train control system, a new railcar storage yard at the Hayward Maintenance Complex, and additional traction power substations. This request is specifically to meet contractual obligations to procure a portion of 306 additional rail cars.
Status: Awarded ($35.30M)
FY23 (July 2022 - June 2023)
2023, STMP, El Cerrito Plaza TOD
Project Description: Parking Garage and Access Improvement elements of the ECP TOD.
Status: Awarded ($850,000)
2023, CHiLL-2, EV Charging at Daly City and Colma BART Stations
Project Description: Project will install a total of 172 L2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports and infrastructure: 100 ports at the Daly City BART Station and 72 ports at the Colma BART Station.
Status: Awarded ($2.28M)
2023, CCLGP, Lake Merritt BART TOD Community-Based Beautification and Litter Abatement
Project Description: Improve existing public open space by creating a Paseo over the Lake Merritt BART Station tunnel on the 51 9th Street block with landscaping and lighting improvements at the entrances and along the space. Install elaborate pavers, tilework, and wayfinding/signage to enhance the pedestrian experience, and install a stormwater management system that will serve the building installed in the landscaped areas to meet City requirements. Procure and install new trash and recycling bins, and for construction-phase maintenance/waste removal. Programmatic costs from this grant will support the project groundbreaking event and at least (2) two abatement events.
Status: Pending ($3M)
2023, C&FI, BART Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Project Description: BART intends to install Level-2 (L2) electric vehicle (EV) charging at all BART-managed parking facilities for use by customers and community members. BART will select up to nine stations from for the first phase of the project.
Status: No Award ($17.6M)
2023, BAAQMD Charge! Program, EV Charging Stations located at Fruitvale & Richmond Stations
Project Description: Installation of 24 dual-port L2 EV charging stations and 3 DC fast charging stations at the Fruitvale station, and 20 dual-port L2 EV charging stations and 3 DC fast charging stations at the Richmond BART station.
Status: Awarded ($1.02M)
2023, BUILD, BART Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA)
Project Description: BART seeks recognition as a RIA to receive $4 million in funding and technical assistance from the federal government, to promote innovative financing strategies, and to accelerate Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) financing and/or Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) eligible capital projects.
Status: Awarded ($1.75M)
2023, LCTOP, BART to Antioch Year 5
Project Description: Operating support for BART-to-Antioch Extension. This it is the rail system that connects to BART's Pittsburg/Bay Point station using state-of-the art Diesel Multiple Unit vehicles to Antioch. This is the 5th allocation.
Status: Awarded ($10M)
2023, TSGP, Cybersecurity and Capital Asset Protection Team
Project Description: 1) Cybersecurity: Hardening of BARTs technology infrastructure to protect against cyber-attacks. 2) Partially fund staff in (<< double check this but the original language didn’t make sense) BART’s Police Department (BPD) assigned to be highly visible in all areas of BART’s infrastructure to deter and detect threats to BART’s critical assets.
Status: No Award ($12.30M)
2023, IIG, Lake Merritt BART TOD Community-Based Beautification and Litter Abatement
Project Description: Improve existing public open space by creating a Paseo over the Lake Merritt BART Station tunnel on the 9th Street block with landscaping and lighting improvements at the entrances and along the space. Install elaborate pavers, tilework, and wayfinding/signage to enhance the pedestrian experience and install a stormwater management system that will serve the landscaped areas to meet City requirements. Procure and install new trash and recycling bins, and for construction-phase maintenance/waste removal.
Status: Pending ($6.10M)
2023, ACTC Measure BB 2024 CIP, Lake Merritt TOD
Project Description: A new paseo and public open space over the BART tunnel will include the enhancement of streetscaping, lighting and wayfinding and generally creates a safe pedestrian experience; a stormwater management system installed in the landscaped areas to meet City requirements; improved access to the BART station and the future TOD, including a two-way protected cycle track along 9th St. connecting to the future East Bay Greenway, a buffered bike lanes along Fallon and 8th St., bulb-outs and ADA curb ramps at intersections, sidewalk widening on all four block frontages, and an extended bus bulb loading area on Oak Street.
Status: Awarded ($7.83M)
2023, ACTC Measure BB 2024 CIP, West Oakland TOD
Project Description: The West Oakland BART transit-oriented mixed-use development includes creation of a new community plaza and a bike station, station modernization, and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to enhance station access.
Status: Awarded ($8.40M)
2023, ACTC Measure BB 2024 CIP, Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station Active Access Improvements
Project Description: Project will include development of a 0.35-mi Class 1 cycle-track; 0.15-mi ADA-compliant raised crosswalk; 21,500 sq ft landscaping/stormwater management (34 shade trees, 740 shrubs); add 29 ped-scale lights, wayfinding, and art elements; replace 129 underpass lights; and add 66 secure bike parking.
Status: Awarded ($7.91M)
2023, ACTC Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA), Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station Active Access Improvements
Project Description: Project will include development of a 0.35-mi Class 1 cycle-track; 0.15-mi ADA-compliant raised crosswalk; 21,500 sq ft landscaping/stormwater management (34 shade trees, 740 shrubs); add 29 ped-scale lights, wayfinding, and art elements; replace 129 underpass lights; and add 66 secure bike parking.
Status: Awarded ($.50M)
2023, Local Parking Management Grant Program, Variable Parking Pricing
Project Description: Implement new software allowing BART to vary parking prices in response to changes in parking demand by time of day or day of week. The current software only allows one price for each station, which may result in parking prices being set too low mid-week when parking demand is highest, or too high on Mondays, Fridays, or weekends when parking demand is lowest. The new software, which will be implemented across all payment channels (payment machines, Official App, and website) will maximize BART ridership and reduce greenhouse gases by ensuring parking is priced to match demand.
Status: Awarded ($1.15M)
2023, PLBP Earmarks, Next Generation Fare Gates
Project Description: Design, Purchase, and Installation of new fare gates at all BART operating terminals. These fare gates will have clear swing barriers that will be very difficult to be pushed through, jumped over, or maneuvered under. The overall fare gate array height (gate, console, integrated barrier) will form a tall barrier of 72” minimum to prevent fare evasion.
Status: Awarded ($2M)
2022, TIRCP, Core Capacity Program
Project Description: The Transbay Corridor Core Capacity (Core Capacity) Program will increase the number of trains operating through the Transbay Tube in the peak period, and increase train lengths, to reduce crowding and maximize throughput capacity in the most heavily used part of the existing BART system. This will lead to increased ridership and reduced GHG emissions throughout the Transbay Corridor and Bay Area.
Status: Awarded ($250M)
2022, TIRCP, East Bay TOD Mobility Improvements
Project Description: Transportation elements at three (3) transit-oriented development (TOD) sites in the cities of Oakland and El Cerrito to support market-rate and affordable housing development. The proposed enhancements support California’s priorities as outlined in the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), particularly Strategy 7 – Strengthen Transportation-Land Use Connections, by investing in transit improvements that directly support land use and affordable housing. Specifically, these investments will drive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by increasing ridership on BART and other transit in the sites and improving multi-modal transportation access.
Status: Awarded ($49M)
2022, FHWA, Safe Streets & Roads for All grant to develop a Safety Action Plan
Project Description: Develop a Safety Action Plan that will eliminate roadway fatalities around BART properties and Right of Way (ROW). The BART system runs adjacent to many major roadways and highways, and the Plan will focus on reducing roadway fatalities on streets, roads, and highways in corridors proximate to the BART system by identifying first/last mile improvements to road safety near BART stations and investments that promote and support mode shift from driving to transit and active transportation – thus reducing the number of cars on roadways.
Status: Awarded ($1M)
2022, FTA 5337(f), BART’s Legacy Rail Car Replacement
Project Description: Rail Vehicle Replacement Program funds for the replacement of 59 BART legacy rail cars with new Fleet of the Future Rail Cars.
Status: No Award ($105M)
2022, LPP Competitive, Fleet of the Future
Project Description: Fleet of the Future Rail Car Acquisition Project will enable BART to acquire the 306 rail cars necessary to implement the Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program through the Transbay Tube. Long-term ridership trends at BART require additional capacity, which has long been recognized across the region – even post Covid-19 pandemic.
Status: No Award ($25M)
2022, 5307 Federal Formula Funds, Rail Car Procurement
Project: Fleet of the Future Rail Car Acquisition Project will enable BART to acquire the 306 rail cars necessary to implement the Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program through the Transbay Tube. Long-term ridership trends at BART require additional capacity, which has long been recognized across the region – even post Covid-19 pandemic.
Status: Awarded ($37M)
2022, LPP, Next Generation Fare Gates at Embarcadero, Montgomery St., and Glen Park
Project Description: Upgrade 86 fare gates at Embarcadero, Montgomery St., and Glen Park stations. This effort is part of a larger $90 million capital project to replace all 715 fare gates throughout the BART system.
Status: No Award ($5.40M)
2022, LPP (formulaic), Clipper 2 Segmentation
Project Description: Phase II of the Clipper 2 project, which will upgrade the Clipper payment system. An Optical network (UON) will provide long-term core network segmentation supporting Clipper 2. The new segmented network will communicate with each fare gate and vending machine (TVM/AFM) District wide. This will require full network infrastructure upgrade at each of the 50 BART stations. The work involves installation of new Cat 6 cables, network cabinets and switches to communicate to the new Clipper 2 Tri-Reader 4 (replacing Tri-Reader 3) sensors enabling all transactions to be managed in the cloud.
Status: Awarded ($1.40M)
2022, State Transit Assistance, County Block Grant, Lifeline Program, Cycle 3, Elevator Attendant Program at Downtown Stations (Embarcadero, Montgomery St., Powell, and Civic Center/UN Plaza)
Project Description: The Elevator Attendant Program is a partnership between BART and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to provide attendant services inside elevators located in San Francisco.
Status: Awarded ($2.34M)
2022, State Transit Assistance, County Block Grant (Alameda County), Next Generation Fare Gates
Project Description: Design, Purchase, and Installation of new fare gates at all BART operating terminals. These fare gates will have clear swing barriers that will be very difficult to be pushed through, jumped over, or maneuvered under. The overall fare gate array height (gate, console, integrated barrier) will form a tall barrier of 72” minimum to prevent fare evasion.
Status: Awarded ($1.09M)
2022, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Earthquake Early Warning System Update
Project Description: Update thresholds of current Earthquake Early Warning system to capture significant earthquakes more accurately and to reduce false alarms.
Status: Awarded ($.62M)
2022, PLBP Earmarks, El Cerrito Plaza Station, and Access Enhancements Project
Project Description: Support the development of the El Cerrito Plaza Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Project and its station access enhancements, starting with but not limited to the design plans for the parking garage and Oak Street busway.
Status: Awarded ($1M)
2022, PLBP Earmarks, Downtown Berkely Elevator Rehabilitation
Project Description: Project will design and modernizing the elevator controller, cab, doors, remote monitoring system, drive system, electrical wiring, and fixtures for both the Concourse (R20-44) and Platform (R20-45) elevators at the Downtown Berkeley Station. In addition, work will include modernizing the equipment in the elevator machine room and maintaining compliance with applicable BFS codes and local, state & federal requirements. These updates may include, but not be limited to fire alarms/detection/prevention, lighting, communication system, and HVAC that related to the elevator system.
Status: Awarded ($5M)
2022, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, Crisis Intervention
Project Description: BART PD and Crisis Intervention Specialist Team in collaboration with local non-profit organizations to improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals within BARTs operating system with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
Status: Awarded ($.28M)
2022, Proposition K Sales Tax for Transportation, Tunnel Water Intrusion Mitigation
Project Description: Project will conduct repairs to mitigate water intrusion in the tunnels along BART’s M-line between Embarcadero Station and 24th Street Mission. Currently, water seeps into the steel-lined tunnel areas via joints of the tunnel and into the concrete areas through cracks. The Project’s goal is to mitigate this water intrusion with repairs in the concrete and curtain grouting in the steel areas.
Status: Awarded ($1.30M)
2022, Proposition K Sales Tax for Transportation, Hearing Loop at San Francisco Stations
Project Description: Project will install new system hearing loop equipment at all BART station agent booths in San Francisco Stations. The hearing loop equipment will improve customer experience, safety and accessibility for people who use hearing aids or have cochlear implants to hear better.
Status: Awarded ($.15M)
2022, One Bay Area Grant Program, Cycle 3, Elevator Modernization, Phase 1.3
Project Description: Project will renovate and modernize eight existing elevators at five San Francisco stations to increase accessibility, reduce elevator service interruptions, improve elevator maintainability, and enhance customer experience. The Project’s scope includes modernizing guides, cab and hoistway door panels, HVAC, and communication systems.
Status: Awarded ($13.30M)
Funding Glossary
ACTC CIP: Alameda County Transportation Commission Capital Investment Plan
ACTC Measure BB: Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB
ACTC: Alameda County Transportation Commission
ACS: Alameda County Sheriff
ATP: Active Transportation Program
ATP: Active Transportation Program
BUILD: Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
BRIC: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
BAAD: Bay Area Air District
CA OPR: California Office of Planning & Research
CalSTA: California State Transportation Agency
CEC: California Energy Commission
CTC: California Transportation Commission
CalOES: California Office of Emergency Services
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
CFI: Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program
CCLH: Clean California Local Grant
CCCS: Contra Costa County Sheriff
CHiLL-2: Convenient High-Visibility, Low-Cost, Level 2 Charging
CIP: Comprehensive Investment Plan
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHWA: Federal Highway Administration
FTA: Federal Transit Administrator
HMGP: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
MTC: Metropolitan Transportation Commission
PLBP: Earmarks: Priority Legislative Budget Projects
PROTECT: Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation
IIG: Infill Infrastructure Grant
LCTOP: Low Carbon Transit Operating Program
LPP: Local Partnership Program
LTP: Lifeline Transportation Program
LTCAP: Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program
PLBP: Priority Legislative Budget Projects
REACH: Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing
RIA: Regional Infrastructure Accelerator
RAISE: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity
RTC: Regional Transit Connections
RTPEG: Reusable Transportation Packaging Equipment Grants
SMCTA: San Mateo County Transportation Authority
SFCTA: San Francisco County Transportation Authority
SCCP: Solutions for Congested Corridors Program
SHSG: State Homeland Security Grant
SMART: Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation
SR2TBT: Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail
STIP: State Transportation Improvement Program
STMP: Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program
STPG: Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
TSGP: Transit Security Grant Program
TIRCP: Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program
USDOT: United States Department of Transportation