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South Hayward LED lighting project shines a light on energy savings and waste reduction
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerA new lighting improvement project at the South Hayward Station parking lot is illuminating in more ways than one.The switch from old high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights to modern light-emitting diode (LED) lights is saving money on energy costs, reducing disposal of
Unsung heroes: End-of-line cleaners race clock to sweep, scrub and pick up trash on trains
By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web ProducerImagine cleaning a space longer than two football fields that's been occupied by thousands of people. There's the regular wear-and-tear of dirt from shoes and sticky fingers; accidental messes; and intentional misuse. Imagine doing that cleaning on a moving train
Temporary east entrance closure at Concord Station for earthquake work
Dear Customer: As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, work will begin to strengthen Concord Station against future earthquakes in late August 2010. As part of this work, we will need to close the east side entrance and three fare gates for approximately three months starting on Thursday
Powell Street Station modernization/asbestos removal
As part of the project to repair water leaks and improve the Powell Street Station, contractors will be doing asbestos removal work within the station starting October 6, 2014. The work will occur between the hours of 9pm and 5am at various locations. We will be taking great care as these materials are
West Oakland Station earthquake safety work in December
As part of our 34.5KV (Electrical) Cable System Upgrade Project, construction is currently underway to install conduit and cables along the elevated structures in West Oakland. The contractor is moving into its next phase of the project which includes working inside the West Oakland Station. The work starts
Temporary parking changes in south lot at Fruitvale Station
As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, we will begin strengthening structures in the south Fee parking lot at the Fruitvale Station to better withstand future earthquakes. The station will remain OPEN for BART riders during construction. Beginning in early January 2018, work areas will be fenced
Both platform elevators at Walnut Creek Station out of service
Both the platform elevators at Walnut Creek are currently out of service. If you require an elevator to access a BART station, below are the suggested weekday alternatives while the elevator is out of service. For late night weekday service and on weekends, please see Elevator Mitigation Alternative below. If
Temporary entrances closures at Powell and Civic Center into August 2021 for escalator installation
For more information on the multi-year escalator and canopy projects, go to the Project page: www.bart.gov/about/planning/sfentrances BART closed the Market Street entrance at the corner of Market and 4th and Ellis on 9/11/2020 for escalator replacement. The entrance will remain closed into August 2021 while
Repaving work at El Cerrito del Norte Station begins Oct. 1
We will be repaving the bus intermodal area at El Cerrito Del Norte station. This work will start on October 1 and will last about 7 weeks. The work will be completed in 3 Phases. During each phase of the repaving process, buses that normally use the closed section will be relocated to other temporary stops
Trains run on Sunday schedule July 4th 2018
If you plan on attending the Wednesday, July 4th firework show on the waterfront in San Francisco, BART is a great way to get there and get home. BART will be running on a Sunday schedule (opening at 8am and providing a three route service unlike the five we run on Saturday) but with longer trains and some