RSVP to join BART’s General Manager on a walking tour to explore the New BART

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Space is limited, and participation is free. Reserve your spot at bartgmtour.eventbrite.com. Once the cap is reached, we’ll maintain a waitlist if spots open. 

On Thursday, August 20, BART General Manager Bob Powers leads a free walking tour of three stations, spotlighting fresh upgrades and the art and architecture that define each stop. Special guest speakers will join the nearly three-hour walking tour to discuss station history, design, engineering, and partnerships.  

The three stations have distinct features and histories:   

  • Powell St anchors a major transit and tourist hub.   
  • Glen Park is a historic landmark tucked into a residential neighborhood.   
  • San Bruno connects a burgeoning business district to an international airport  

General Manager Powers will highlight aspects of the New BART experience and discuss how the design of each station is in conversation with the communities around them.  

Whether you ride BART every day or are curious to know more about the system, this tour offers a special, up-close look through the eyes of the person leading it. 

Details

  • What: Free walking tour with the BART General Manager 
  • When: Thursday, August 20, 1pm-3:45pm-ish 
  • Where: Meet in the free area of the Powell St Station; tour ends at San Bruno Station 
  • RSVP: bartgmtour.eventbrite.com
    • Space limited; participation is free
    • Once the cap is reached, we’ll maintain a waitlist

What to expect

  • Standing and walking for periods of up to one hour at a time with two train rides 
  • The tour will use walking paths involving escalators and walking down stairs (and potentially up stairs); some parts of the tour and conversation will be missed if the use of an elevator is required 
  • An individual audio tour-guide sound system will be provided 
  • No scheduled restroom breaks, but restrooms are available at each station  
  • Participants will use the swing gates to enter and exit stations, no Clipper card required once the tour starts, but your train trip to and from the tour requires fare payment