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Entrance Closure Alert: Embarcadero Station entrance at Davis and Market closed for work on new canopy
On Monday, June 13th, 2022, our contractor will build a work enclosure around the Davis and Market entrance to Embarcadero Station. The entrance in the middle of the station will be closed off to public access for approximately six months while a new protective escalator canopy is built. The canopy will
Spare the Air free transit program completed
The free transit Spare the Air program has concluded. Friday, July 21 was the sixth and final budgeted free BART Spare the Air day of the year. The free rides were offered on the first six non-holiday weekday Spare the Air days this summer. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District will continue to declare
El Cerrito del Norte Station Modernization Project complete with major improvements
The final Phase 2 of the El Cerrito del Norte Station Modernization Project has now been completed. Phase 2 upgrades and improvements include the construction of two new public restrooms and two art walls. The art walls, featuring landscape and architecture scenes from El Cerrito’s past and present, are the
Transformation of 19th Street Station celebrated with a ribbon cutting
BART celebrated the transformation of 19th Street Station in Oakland with a ribbon cutting January 21, 2023, marking the end of a multi-year modernization project. The improvements to the station enhance the customer experience by providing a open concourse packed with aesthetic improvements. "The new energy
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
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
Comments wanted on new Warm Springs/South Fremont service
We are nearing completion of the 5.4 mile extension from Fremont Station to the new Warm Springs/South Fremont Station, which is expected to open for service in late 2015. You are invited to learn more about the extension and new station and provide comments on key service changes. Service changes may involve