West Oakland TOD - Parking Updates
BART and our development partners, Mandela Station Partners LLC, are excited to start construction on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project at West Oakland Station this year. The TOD project is planned to include 762 new residential units, including 240 affordable units, retail and office space, a new bike station, improved bikeways, streetscape improvements, enhanced walking access to the station, and a new BART plaza.
Phase 1 is currently scheduled to start in mid-2026 with the construction of 240 affordable housing units on the southwest portion of the station parking lot. To prepare for this transition, as of May 4, 2026, Reserved parking is no longer offered. Approximately 440 Daily Fee parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. As soon as July 2026, approximately 300 may become unavailable. All remaining Daily Fee spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until construction formally begins.
You can learn more about the upcoming TOD project by visiting this page: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) - West Oakland. More information to come.
El Cerrito Plaza TOD - Parking Updates
The parking lot by Willow and Richmond St has been closed as of November 17, 2025. See map below. More information here.
News Articles
05.20.26 Parking prices changing at 7 stations, effective July 1, 2026
05.18.26 Parking temporarily reduced at Fremont station to support critical track rebuilding project.
05.04.26 Reserved parking at West Oakland station ends and fewer parking spots beginning as soon as July
02.10.26 Partial reserved parking closure at Lafayette station starts Feb 23, 2026
11.10.25 Parking rate changes effective January 1, 2026
07.15.25 Partial parking closures at El Cerrito Plaza Station to accommodate building housing
08.26.25 BART updates parking payment options with new features
09.16.24 Lake Merritt parking lot is closed for Transit-Oriented Development project.
04.09.24 EZ Rider Program sunset & transition to Tap and Go Parking
03.21.24 Lake Merritt TOD construction begins in 2024; parking changes start June 1
01.02.24 Parking rate changes at 8 stations effective January 12, 2024
12.18.23 Parking reconfigurations at Daly City, Dublin, and Colma Stations
11.17.23 Heading to the airport? Multi-Day Reserved parking now available online
11.07.23 Millbrae parking garage to expand Reserved Area to accommodate anticipated holiday demand
09.19.23 New BART Parking features make it easier and faster to pay
07.31.23 Parking rate changes at North Concord and South Hayward stations effective Sept 1, 2023