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Series of Link21 Community Events Scheduled in November

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Phase 1 of Link21 is currently underway. The public is invited to attend one of several in-person and virtual events this fall to engage with the Link21 team on this critical long-term planning investment in a new train crossing of the Bay and other improvements. Public input on potential rail improvement concepts is critical to the success of the Link21 Program to create a connected, equitable network of train service that cares for the people, environment, and quality of life for generations to come. 

The Northern California Megaregion is one of the nation’s most dynamic economies with a wide range of geographic, industrial and cultural diversity. Link21 will create a faster, more connected train service. “We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to design the kind of system that will make rail transit the mode of choice for trips throughout the Megaregion for everyone. Not only will transportation become more efficient and equitable, but fully connected train service can help the entire state meet the challenges of climate change,” said Sadie Graham, BART’s Link21 Program Director. “We can’t do this alone and need the public to be part of the planning process at every step of this generational undertaking.” 

These events give the public an opportunity to learn about Program concept development, including results of the service improvements survey, and how all of this information and public input will be used to support technical work and further developing and evaluating concepts.

In Person Meetings:

  • Tues, Nov. 8, 4pm-7pm:  Capitol Corridor Jack London Square Station community pop-up
  • Wed, Nov. 9, 11am-2pm: San Francisco State campus tabling
  • Thur, Nov. 10, 3:30pm-7:30pm: BART Balboa Park Station community pop-up 

Virtual Community Meeting:

  • San Francisco Focus: Wednesday, November 16, 5:30–7 p.m. 

Virtual Office Hours (givev the public an opportunity to ask questions of the technical teams.­­­)

  • Thur, Nov 17, 4:30pm-5:30pm 

Register at Link21Program.org/events


Events will be in English with Spanish, and Cantonese translators available. To request American Sign Language and other accommodations, please email [email protected] or call 855-905-Link (5465) between one and five days in advance of the meeting date.

Can’t Make an Event?
Link21 will also be in local communities to share information and engage with the public. Visit the website for more details. Recordings for all virtual events will also be posted on the website.

Previous Events:

  • Megaregional Focus: Tuesday, October 18, 5:30–7 p.m. 
  • East Bay Focus: Wednesday, October 26, 5:30–7 p.m. 
  • Virtual Office Hours: Wednesday, October 19: Noon–1 p.m.
  • Virtual Office Hours: Monday, October 24: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
  • Virtual Office Hours: Thursday, October 27: 4:30–5:30 p.m.

About Link21
Link21 is a long-range transportation program sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) to transform the passenger rail network serving the 21-county Northern California Megaregion, which includes the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay area, the Sacramento area, and the Northern San Joaquin Valley.