Parking News

Parking Permit and Leasing Opportunities

BART manages nearly 48,000 parking spaces at 35 stations. While parking is prioritized for BART riders, BART is open to leasing underutilized parking assets at select stations.

See map portfolio here, which shows parking available for those looking to rent out at least 25 spaces for six months or more. Please submit your interest using BART's online permit portal.

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. 

In late summer/early Fall, 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. 

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

03.18.26 BART is turning unused parking into a new source of revenue by renting spots out to local businesses with new online tool

02.10.26 Partial reserved parking closure at Lafayette station starts Feb 23, 2026

02.03.26 Portions of West Oakland Station parking lot to temporarily close Feb. 10 through Feb. 17 ahead of TOD construction

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