West Oakland TOD - Parking Updates
Reserved parking ends May 1, 2026, in preparation for the upcoming Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project. The spaces will be converted to first-come, first-served, Daily Fee parking.
The TOD project, also known as Mandela Station, will 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. Construction is scheduled to start as soon as July 2026, when approximately 300 out of 440 spaces will become unavailable. The remaining 140 Daily Fee spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information here.
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
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