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Take advantage of tax-free commuter benefits
Employers can help riders receive up to $460 each month in BART transit and parking costs April 15 is a good time to remind commuters about the hundreds of dollars in annual tax savings that are available to employees and employers who take advantage of federal pre-tax commuter benefits. The federal tax code
Major work on track rebuild in Richmond successfully completed
3/16/21 Update: BART track crews worked for several months including around-the-clock on five non-consecutive weekends from January through March to successfuly complete the replacement of an interlocking near Richmond Station. An interlocking is a key section of track that allows trains to move safely from
Entrance/exit closures at Civic Center Station
BART is gearing up for the rainy season. As a result, we're going to shut down several entrances and exits at the Civic Center BART Station in order to replace the aluminum grates that cover the drains near the stairwells. This work will begin on Monday, October 1 and last several weeks. We're doing this work
Stockton and Ellis entrance at Powell Street Station closing
The Stockton and Ellis Street entrance at Powell Street Station (otherwise known as the “Apple Store” entrance) will close on April 24, 2013. The closure is necessary as the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) begin construction work on the Union Square/Market
Suspect sought for assault at MacArthur Station apprehended
August 7, 2018 UPDATE: Soloman Espinoza was taken into custody a little before 1 pm by a U.S. Marshals Task Force in Oakland near 5th Ave. and E. 8th St. Details to follow. This was originally posted on August 4, 2018: BART police are releasing images and searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an
Access road to existing garage at Walnut Creek is closing on 8/23
As part of the improvements at the Walnut Creek Station, new water line, roadway and other site improvements will be installed at the west access road which will require this access to be closed beginning on August 23, 2018 and remain closed until the opening of the New South Garage in January 2019. Access to
Completed: rebuilding work impacting Warm Springs, Dublin, OAK Airport lines
This work is now completed. The weekend of June 10-11th will be the last weekend of this work BART crews will be rebuilding the trackway between Lake Merritt and Fruitvale stations on selected weekends between April and July as part of our "Better BART" efforts. No trains will run between those stations and
Parking fees raised in January at multiple stations
There will be a $0.50 daily parking fee increase at multiple stations starting in January, 2015. The dates and increased fees are as follows: Tuesday, January 20, 2015Bay Fair ($2.50), Fremont ($3), Fruitvale ($3), Lafayette ($3), Lake Merritt ($3), Orinda ($3), Pittsburg/Bay Point ($3), Pleasant Hill ($3)
Win tickets from www.myBART.org to eco-friendly Outside Lands festival
By Xuan Lam BART Website Intern The Outside Lands festival, an eco-friendly celebration of music, art, food and more, is just around the corner. BART can help you get there – with a chance for free tickets from www.mybart.org and info to plan your trip using the BART QuickPlanner. Outside Lands takes place
Service restored between 24th Street/Mission and Glen Park Stations
BART is experiencing residual resulting from a power problem on the tracks between 24th Street/Mission and Glen Park stations. All San Francisco lines had experienced major delays for a time as crews identified and resolved the problem. For the latest information check BART service advisories on the on the