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Repairs to column finishes at Daly City Station start January 2016
As part of our systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, we will begin to repair failing paint and coating finishes on BART columns in and around Daly City Station that previously underwent earthquake strengthening upgrades. Beginning in January 2016, work areas will be fenced in and you may see construction
Fleet of Future advances to next testing phase; on main line during business hours
Image above of train from current fleet at left and a new train car, right, still in testing mode As of this week, BART riders on platforms and stations may get a glimpse of train cars from the new Fleet of the Future, as the first pilot batch is tested on mainline tracks during business hours. But these are
Temporary parking changes at Concord starting March 2017
As part of the Plaza improvements at Concord Station, we will need to temporarily close some Fee and relocate some Permit parking spaces at the station in two Phases. We will post signs 72 hours in advance of removing/relocating spaces. Phase I (March 2017 to October 2017) will require closing off
Entrance closure alert: Montgomery St. Station entrance at Market and Montgomery closed 4/17/23 for work on new canopy
On Monday, April 17th, 2023, our contractor will build a work enclosure around the Market Street and Montgomery Street entrance to Montgomery St. Station. The entrance on the north side of the station will be closed off to public access for approximately six months while a new protective escalator canopy is
Entrance Closure Alert: Montgomery Station entrance at New Montgomery and Market closed 1/3/22 for work on new canopy
On Monday, January 3, 2022, our contractor will build a work enclosure around the New Montgomery and Market Street entrance to Montgomery Street Station. The entrance on the southwest side of the station will be closed off to public access for approximately six months while a new protective escalator canopy
Entrance Closure Alert: Powell Street Station entrance at 5th and Market closed 1/10/22 for work on new escalator canopy
On Monday, January 10, 2022, our contractor will build a work enclosure around the 5th Street and Market Street entrance to Powell Street Station. The entrance on the southwest side of the station will be closed off to public access for approximately six months while a new protective escalator canopy is built
Entrance closure alert: Powell St. Station entrance at Market and 4th St. closed 4/24/23 for work on new canopy
On Monday, April 24th, 2023, our contractor will build a work enclosure around the Market Street and 4th Street entrance to Powell St. Station near the Station Agent booth. This entrance on the south side of the station will be closed off to public access for approximately six months while a new protective
Join us in celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Monday March 18 th is Transit Driver Appreciation Day and BART is celebrating the day by giving thanks to BART’s dedicated crew of 457 train operators who help keep the Bay Area moving. The day will be filled with surprises for our train operators while encouraging our riders and staff to wave at and thank
New illuminated artwork brings the sky to Powell St. Station
A shining blue sky now illuminates Powell St. Station. In November, as part of the Powell St. Modernization Plan, BART installed a stunning new artwork at the station. You’ll have to look up to see this one; the piece, created by San Francisco artist Stephen Galloway and coordinated by the BART Art Program
Parsons Brinckerhoff
1956: The Parsons Brinckerhoff Report outlines plans for the regional transit system that will become BART.