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Parsons Brinckerhoff

1956: The Parsons Brinckerhoff Report outlines plans for the regional transit system that will become BART.

District History

1957: The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is officially formed by the California State Legislature.

Fremont Flyer

1972: On October 2, a computer failure sends the “Fremont Flyer” off the tracks, leading to a redesign of BART train control.

North Concord Opens

1995: BART expands to North Concord/Martinez, the first of four extensions that would open in the next 18 months.

Early Construction

1971: After seven years of construction across the Bay Area, the initial operating segment from Fremont to MacArthur is completed.

Embarcadero Station

1976: Embarcadero Station opens in Downtown San Francisco. This station, not part of the original plans, soon becomes one of BART’s busiest.

Environmental Clearance

On April 23, 2009, the BART Board of Directors conducted a Public Hearing for the eBART Project, and approved the Environmental Impact Report. The Board advanced the project to the construction phase. Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Dated - September 19, 2008 Title Page Summary Table of Contents 1

Construction begins on improvements to Coliseum Station walkways and plaza

Beginning March 26, 2012, and continuing through the end of August, the City of Oakland will be working on improvements to the walkways and plaza near the Coliseum Station. The work will include new fencing and landscaping, improvements to lighting, removal of a bus shelter, repainting the tunnel, upgraded

Switch from EZ Rider to Clipper now and avoid the year-end rush

The Clipper “smart” card is now available for fare payment on BART — and now is the time to make the switch from EZ Rider. The Clipper card is safe and convenient and works on AC Transit, SFMTA (Muni), Golden Gate Transit and Caltrain. You can add value to the card online, at ticket booths, add value machines