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Public gets first chance to attend BART Board meeting in person since arrival of pandemic
The BART Board meeting this Thursday, September 22 will be held at night and will offer members of the public their first chance to attend in person since March 2020. The meeting, which starts at 5pm, will also be the first open to in-person attendance to be held at BART’s new headquarters at 2150 Webster
BART to begin transitioning to Clipper-only stations as part of efforts to phase out paper tickets
BART is expanding the number of stations where the only fare product available for purchase from a BART ticket machine is the reusable, reloadable, and regionally accepted Clipper card. BART is rolling out a pilot program to eliminate the sale of paper magstripe tickets at the following 4 stations this summer
BART to single track in Lafayette Saturday 11/16 for last major work on track rebuild
BART will reduce service between the Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on Saturday, November 16 th to make way for a vital track rebuilding project near the Lafayette Station. Trains will run on a single track between Orinda and Walnut Creek. Riders should expect delays of 20 to 30 minutes. Additionally, some
Take BART, VTA and Capitol Corridor to Levi's Stadium for 49ers vs. Packers game
Football fans headed to Sunday's 5:20pm 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers can avoid traffic headaches by taking BART and VTA instead and get a steep discount on their fares. BART is offering 50% all Clipper fares this month while VTA is offering free fares on its light rail in September. More frequent
Take BART to the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco
San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade happens Saturday, February 24, 2024,. It is the largest illuminated night parade in the country!
Montgomery Station is the closest BART station to the start of the parade at Market and 2nd Streets that begins at 5 p.m. Embarcadero and Powell stations are also near the parade route.
Look for the BARTmobile with BART staff who will be marching in celebration!
Visit our BARTable guide for celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Avoid Lines at Vending Machines and Put Clipper on Your Phone
Getting a Clipper card on your cellphone or Apple Watch before you head to the parade will save you time and money.
Before you leave home, put a digital Clipper card in your phone’s (or Apple Watch’s) digital wallet through either Apple Pay or Google Pay and load funds for immediate use (check the round trip fare for your trip). Every rider 5 years and older needs their own Clipper card - families can’t share a card. Do not use the Clipper app for this. Taking these steps before you arrive at BART will save you time (and the $3 plastic card fee) as lines for the vending machines may be long.
BART Board approves fare increase, added parking fees effective July 1st
Despite a $249 million, 4-year deficit, the BART Board of Directors rejected a 10% across-the-board fare hike saying that the burden for solving the deficit should fall most heavily on reducing costs. At a May 28th meeting, board members said two-thirds of the solution will be from reducing labor and non
Position open on BART Police Citizen Review Board (Accepting applications until 6/1/23)
The BART Board of Directors is currently in the process of recruiting for the BART Police Citizen Review Board (BPCRB) for the District 2 position to be appointed by BART Director Mark Foley. Applicants don't need to reside in District 2, however they must be a resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, or
BART Police hosts Trunk or Treat at Concord Station on 10/27/22 4-7pm
On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the BART Police Department will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event at the Concord BART Station parking lot between 4-7 p.m. Children dressed in Halloween costumes may participate in Halloween activities such as collecting candy and non-candy treats. The event
Take BART to Oakland Museum of California grand re-opening May 1-2
Celebrate with OMCA! The newly transformed Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) opens Saturday, May 1, with 31 hours of continuous, round-the-clock free programs and events. The weekend promises non-stop entertainment, activities, and fun for visitors of all ages. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1
Just a few more weeks to become a "Bay Area Explorer" on BART!
There are just a few more weeks to become a "Bay Area Explorer" on BART by hopping on our trains and completing cool challenges.
In September, BART partnered with Bay Area Explorer 4.0., a free, educational campaign that uses AR gaming to help kids engage in free outdoor learning experiences using their phones or their parents’ phones. Think Pokémon Go, but for parks and education.
For Bay Area Explorer 4.0., BART launched four missions for riders that will take them on a fun journey from Warm Springs to San Leandro, Millbrae to Daly City, North Concord to Rockridge, and Richmond to Ashby. The missions will run until Oct. 16.
Anyone can join by downloading the free Agents of Discovery mobile app and completing missions made up of educational “challenges” that teach children about local history, culture, ecosystems, and safety. Simply get on the train and head to one of the mission areas to activate the game or play while on your commute.
Other missions offered in the Bay Area include the Oakland Zoo, Don Edward National Wildlife Refuge, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, Santa Clara County Parks, the City of San Jose, and more.
Players who complete missions will receive rewards as they play and also earn the chance to win big prizes, including a $250 Clipper Card.
Click here for more information and to download the mobile app, available on the App Store and Google Play.
