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Starting July 1, 2026, BART parking rates will be changing at 7 stations to reflect demand-based adjustments, in line with BART’s Parking Pricing Policy. The adopted policy allows for rate adjustments within a defined range to manage demand.  
Based on Spring 2026 parking counts showing occupancy exceeding 90 percent: 

•    Daily Fee rates will increase at Glen Park, Rockridge, Walnut Creek, and West Oakland stations.  
•    Single/multi-day reserved parking rates will increase at Rockridge, San Bruno, and Walnut Creek stations. 
•    All reserved parking rates (Single/Multi-day and Monthly) will decrease at Castro Valley and Union City stations, where sales remain low.  

Monthly reserved rates remain the same at all other stations as monthly sales remain steady. Parking remains free after 3pm, on weekdays and on weekends and holidays. A table outlining these changes is shown below: 

* Prices include parking taxes levied by local jurisdictions: Oakland (20%), and San Francisco (25%) 

All transactions made on or after July 1, 2026, will reflect the new prices above. Any reservations made before July 1, 2026, regardless of reservation dates, will reflect the price at time of purchase. Current monthly parking holders’ reservations will be renewed on July 15, 2026, for August, and will be charged at the new prices shown above.

BART’s current funding model heavily relies on fares and parking fees to run service and provide maintenance and police patrols in our parking areas.   

BART currently offers a 50% fare discount to qualifying low-income riders through the Clipper Start program. Visit Discounts | Bay Area Rapid Transit to learn more about additional fare discounts available. Parking discounts/commuter benefits may also be available through your employer. 

Pay for parking on the official BART app, online or at machines inside stations with debit, credit or cash. Additional parking questions? Please visit BART’s Parking Overview Page or our FAQs

On Monday, April 7, 2025, the south entrance to the Lake Merritt BART Station will be closed for the day to support the construction of affordable housing on the former BART parking lot.

The entrance being closed for the day is at the corner of Oak St. and 8th St. (see map). The elevator at this location will remain open. All other entrances to Lake Merritt Station will remain open.

For more information about the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project, visit:

bart.gov/about/business/tod/lakemerritt 

BART service was temporarily interrupted this morning between West Oakland and 24th St. Mission stations due to a datacenter hardware failure. The failure temporarily resulted in a loss of visibility from the Operations Control Center and train service in the area was temporarily stopped for just shy of an hour. BART crews quickly identified the root issue and were able to re-route communications to another device, which allowed for the restoration of service. The incident began at approximately 8am and service was restored around 9am. In response to the disruption the SF Bay Ferry added an extra unscheduled ferry trip, and Muni was providing free rides for impacted BART riders.

BART’s safety initiative to remove potentially hazardous trees in advance of severe winter storms will next focus on Contra Costa County. To provide workers with enough room to safely do the work, free buses will replace trains between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations on 2 non-consecutive weekends in October. The work dates are October 14-15 and October 28-29. Riders in the area should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes on work weekends. Riders in the area on work weekends will have to get off their train at either Pleasant Hill or Concord and then board a free bus provided by County Connection to the next station in their direction of travel to continue their trip.

San Francisco-bound riders who want to avoid the bus bridge should start their trips at Pleasant Hill. On each night of the weekend shutdowns the last scheduled departure from Antioch to Concord that normally leaves at 11:48 pm will be cancelled. Riders traveling westbound from Antioch must catch the earlier train at 11:28 pm each night.

BART will make the most of the time when this segment of the system will be closed by also working on trackway improvements. You can learn more about BART’s safety initiative to remove potentially dangerous trees on the project page.

You can keep up with the latest updates for trackway repair projects that impact service by going to our Alerts and Advisories page. BART’s Trip Planner has been improved to show the full customer journey including bus bridges. You can also check Real Time Departures for your station of choice.

12:45pm update: The extended single tracking from MacArthur to Richmond stations has been cancelled and the unplanned trackside equipment problem has been resolved. BART is still single tracking as planned between Downtown Berkeley and El Cerrito Plaza stations to allow City of Albany workers to safely manage vegetation near the BART tracks. 

9:30am update: The single tracking area has been extended to MacArthur to Richmond due to an unplanned trackside equipment problem. We are also requiring a transfer at MacArthur to complete your Orange line trip.  This is causing longer delays of up to one hour.  We are very sorry. 

On Sunday, September 28, BART will reduce service from two tracks to one between Downtown Berkeley and El Cerrito Plaza stations to allow City of Albany workers to safely manage vegetation near the BART tracks. The work will happen from 7am through 8pm. Riders in the area should anticipate delays of 20-25 minutes. There will also be no Red Line service for the day. 

Transbay riders leaving Richmond can instead take an Orange Line-Berryessa bound train and transfer at MacArthur Station to a Yellow Line-San Francisco bound train. Peninsula riders wanting to go to Richmond can take a Yellow Line-Antioch bound train and transfer at MacArthur to an Orange Line-Richmond bound train.

For service to and from Millbrae Station, a train will run between Millbrae and SFO stations, requiring a transfer to complete your trip.

*This notice was posted on September 12, 2025.

The installation of Next Generation Fare Gates is scheduled to begin February 21 at Lafayette Station. The installation process is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete for each of the station’s two sets of gates. 

The opposite set of gates will remain in service during the installation. The work will not impact train service, but riders may experience a few extra minutes wait to pass through the fare gates during peak travel hours.

The latest work comes after BART has successfully installed Next Generation Fare Gates at 18 other stations across the system. All 50 BART stations will have new fare gates by the end of 2025. You can learn more about BART’s Next Generation Fare Gate project here.

Following robust public outreach and technical and business case analysis, the BART Board of Directors voted to advance the Link 21 Program as a standard-gauge rail project that is part of the California State Rail Plan and a series of projects to be advanced by the state, while seeking federal funding. It will also be considered by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) Board on June 18, 2025. 

At the core of Link21 is a new transbay passenger train crossing between Oakland and San Francisco that would transform train travel options in the Northern California Megaregion. The decision to use standard-gauge tracks like most other inner-city and regional rail systems across the county, as opposed to BART’s unique broad-gauge tracks, will complement the state’s vision for a connected train network throughout the Bay Area, the northern California Megaregion, and ultimately the entire state.  Standard-gauge can accommodate modern, zero-emission passenger trains and the new crossing will improve regional rail connections and build upon ongoing rail investments across Northern California. It also opens the door to compete for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor ID Program to plan and fund future intercity passenger rail projects.

The day-to-day management of the Link21 Project will now be managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), in coordination with the State Transportation Agency. BART staff will continue to provide support, as will the other standard-gauge rail operators who could potentially operate through the new crossing, and other train facility owners throughout the Megaregion. 

“This change will help ensure effective coordination and maintain momentum as the program moves into its next phase,” said Rob Padgette, Managing Director of CCJPA. “As the project progresses, CCJPA, BART, and other key stakeholders will continue to collaborate to make sure Link21 contributes to the region’s long-term transportation and climate goals.”

Over the next several years, stakeholders will move forward with defining a Proposed Project for the new standard-gauge rail crossing between Oakland and San Francisco and advancing the environmental review, including identifying alternatives and outreach. A funding plan will be developed in concert with the state and federal government to advance Link21 and other related projects through the Corridor ID Program. 

The Link21 Program is a generational transportation initiative that is called for in two separate Bay Area regional measures (Regional Measure 3 and BART Measure RR), the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Area) long-term transportation plan (Plan Bay Area 2050), and the California State Rail Plan. This project is designed to enhance the passenger experience, expand rail capacity, and contribute to the overall economic and environmental health of the Northern California Megaregion. 

Photo courtesy of Bike East Bay. 

Get ready to pedal into all the fun of Bike Month this Bike to Wherever Day on Thursday, May 14. 

Whether you explore a new scenic trail, glide through your neighborhood on a warm day, or roll out with your whole crew on a group ride, BART is celebrating the joy a bicycle brings by hosting Energizer Stations at various stations (see below) across the system. BARTable is also proud to partner with Bike East Bay for the special day. 

How do I find my closest Energizer Station?

Energizer Stations are volunteer community-run hubs where 10,000+ residents will pedal to visit, pick up bags and celebrate the joy of biking. Bike East Bay hosts a digital interactive map on their website where you can plan out a ride to your favorite stations on May 14.

BART Energizer Stations include: Castro Valley, Dublin/Pleasanton, Fremont, Hayward, Lake Merritt, MacArthur, North Berkeley, Rockridge, San Leandro, South Hayward, Union City, Warm Springs, West Dublin/Pleasanton and West Oakland.

Bike to Wherever Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it Bike to WORK Day or Bike to WHEREVER Day? 

It's both! Until 2020 Bike to Work Day encouraged commuters to ditch their car and hop on their bike to work. In 2026 work looks very different for many people so we hope you will take this opportunity to ride wherever on May 14.

What is the deal with the Pledge to Ride?

When you sign up, you’ll receive a map of Energizer Stations, bike offers and discounts, and a limited edition 2026 messenger bag. It's also one of the ways that Bike East Bay records ridership on May 14. Pledge to ride here.

What is a Bike Champion of the Year (BCOY)?

Every year, each of the nine Bay Area Counties selects their own Bike Champion of the Year. These champions are recognized for their dedication to promoting bicycling as a primary mode of transportation and for their ability to inspire others in their local communities. Nominations are made in March, with the BCOY awarded at the beginning of May as part of the Bike Month celebration. Learn about the 2026 Bike Champions and see who was selected to represent your county. 

I heard there was a Bay Area Bike Challenge happening in May – how do I join?

Through Ride with GPS, log your rides in May towards the collective goal of 175,000 miles as part of the Bay Area Bike Challenge. The more you ride and log the more prizes you are eligible to win. Ride with GPS log information can be found here.

How do I learn more about bikes on BART?

Find everything you need to know about bringing your bike on BART at bart.gov/bikes.