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Transportation propositions on upcoming ballot

On Tuesday, November 7, Californians have the opportunity to vote on three propositions -- Propositions 1A, 1B and 1C ? that, if passed by voters, will provide additional funding for transportation and transit needs in the Bay Area and throughout the state. The governor and state legislature recently passed

Traction Power Substation Replacement San Leandro Station

The week of January 7, 2019, we plan to temporarily close some parking spaces at the San Leandro Station while we work to replace the traction power substation located there. These spaces are located under the BART tracks on the north side of the station near Davis Street. Please see below or click here for a

North Berkeley Station access improvements underway

Construction for the North Berkeley Access Improvements Project will start in November 2021 and is expected to continue through the end of Spring 2023. The project will include bicycle and pedestrian access improvements in the satellite parking lots to the northwest of the station as well as the main station

North Berkeley Station parking lot changes during improvement project

The North Berkeley Access Improvements project will be done in phases starting in November of 2021. From November through the end of Spring 2023, parking at the station will be impacted. The project will start in two small areas in the North Reserved (Permit) Parking Lot, where pedestrian and bicycle ramps

Suspect arrested following fatal shooting at Civic Center Station

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, at around 8:30pm there was a fatal shooting at Civic Center Station, and it was BART’s increased police presence not just at Civic Center, but officers assigned to ride trains, that led to the immediate arrest of the suspect and immediate retrieval of evidence and video

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.

Air Filtration

2020: COVID-19 initially reduces ridership by 94%. BART responds by enhancing air filtration and adding cleaning staff.

Crisis Intervention Specialists

Today, we have over 300 sworn peace officers, Community Service Officers, Transit Ambassadors, and Crisis Intervention Specialists.