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Temporary escalator closures start 4/26/21 at Montgomery and Powell Street stations to make way for installation of replacements
BART is moving forward with its Market Street Escalators Renovation Project by beginning prep work this month for the next set of new escalators to be installed at the Montgomery Street and Powell Street stations. Three escalators will be replaced in this next round of work including the plaza level unit at
Walnut Creek Station: Passenger loading north side closed 5/8-5/12
The north side of the Walnut Creek BART passenger loading zone and sidewalk (adjacent to the new residential development) will be closed for construction from Monday 5/8 to Friday 5/12. The south side passenger loading zone and sidewalk will remain open. Drivers entering the station from North California Blvd
Cell service impacted in some areas due to fire
We’ve learned some AT&T fiber was destroyed in a fire and it is impacting cellphone service while riding BART in some areas. The impact area is from Embarcadero, through the Transbay Tube and parts of the East Bay (through Oakland, Richmond, and the Caldecott BART Tunnel). This is out of BART’s control and is
Modernizing train control technology essential for increased capacity and reliability
Less crowding and fewer equipment related-delays are the important goals of BART’s “Big 3” capital improvement projects. The new train cars, an expanded facility to maintain the much larger fleet, and a 21 st century train control system are all linked and essential to relieving crowding. No one single
Suicide Prevention
In April 2015, BART first launched a crisis intervention campaign posted in our stations that was developed in cooperation with area mental health professionals and agencies. The agencies involved are all part of BASCIA (Bay Area Suicide & Crisis Intervention Alliance). Large posters with the suicide crisis
Denser filters have been added on all train cars
Denser air filters like the one shown above are capable of blocking more particlesAfter a successful pilot, BART installed MERV 14 filters throughout its fleet of train cars in 2021 as part of a multilayered plan for stepped-up system safety as the pandemic plays out.Air filtration has an important role in
Expect some weekend delays on Pittsburg/Bay Point line through July
In June and July we will be doing maintenance work on the track sections between Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord stations. The work will be done on some Saturdays and Sundays and will result in 10 to 15 minute delays on the line when in progress. Work will usually only occur from 8 AM until
Expect some weekend delays between South Hayward and Fremont through July
In June and July 2012 we will be doing maintenance work on the track sections between South Hayward and Fremont stations. The work will be done on some Saturdays and Sundays during the month and will result in 10 to 15 minute delays on the line when in progress. On Saturdays some passengers may be required to
Pride Parade Service Breaks Sunday Ridership Record
The numbers are in and BART has a new record for Sunday ridership due in large part to San Francisco's historic Pride Parade festivities. BART served 292,957 trips on Sunday smashing the previous record. The previous Sunday ridership records were also from Pride Parade days: 2012 Pride Parade- 259,000 trips
#NotOneMoreGirl virtual event to feature youth panel & documentary
On Friday, May 14th from 3:30-5pm the campaign leaders involved in BART's #NotOneMoreGirl Campaign to end sexual harassment on transit and improve safety for youth on BART will host the "Together We Ride" Virtual Watch Party featuring a youth panel discussion about the campaign. The event will include the