Service Advisory:

Powell St. Station Modernization

Station Modernization Completed in 2022 

On left: Metallic grid ceiling after modernization to contain mechanical elements​. On right: Ceiling before modernization with exposed mechanical elements​
L: Metallic grid ceiling after modernization to contain mechanical elements. R: Ceiling before modernization.
Elysium is pictured on the ceiling of Powell St. Station.
“Elysium” illuminated ceiling artwork by Stephan Galloway​
Photo of barriers at Powell St. Station
Higher glass fare barriers​

 

Project Elements

BART constructed the Powell St. Station Modernization project to reduce crowding, improve accessibility, deter fare evasion, and enhance customers’ experience. 

Key improvements included: 

  • Renovation and re-opening of public restrooms on the concourse level (see news article from January 31, 2022)  
  • “Elysium”, an illuminated ceiling artwork by San Francisco artist Stephen Galloway (see news article from November 23, 2022) 
  • Replacement of existing lighting with energy-efficient LED fixtures throughout station 
  • Taller glass fare barriers 
  • New metallic grid ceiling to better contain mechanical elements 
  • Relocated Clipper vending machines and staff break room for better sightlines, circulation and wayfinding 

Funding and partnerships

Funded by voter approved BART Measure RR, State of California Proposition 1B, San Francisco County Proposition K, and through partnership with San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency. 

BART Measure RR logo - Funds at Work

Station Modernization Plan

The Powell St. Station Modernization Program – Final Report was completed in 2015 and is a long-term vision for improvements to enhance accessibility, safety and security, capacity, state of good repair, appearance, and sustainability.  

 

View the 2015 Powell St. BART Station Modernization Program –- Final Report (PDF) 

Questions? 

For more information, contact the Station Area Planning Group Manager, Tim Chan, at [email protected].