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Spreading the word about BART at the 2017 Black Expo
By JIAHAO HUANGBART Communications Intern The East Side Club in Oakland Coliseum is usually known for its luxurious interior, offering upscale concessions and an unparalleled view of the playing field for exclusive ticket holders. On a recent Saturday, however, the club was transformed to host the 2017
BART's longest serving director dies at age 78
Nello Bianco served for 25 years The longest serving member of BART's Board of Directors died Sunday of health problems. Former Director Nello J. Bianco of Lafayette was 78 years old. "I am in mourning with his family," BART Board President Carole Ward Allen said. "Nello was an inspiration to me and very
BART Parking | Rules, Terms and Conditions
BART to hold public hearing on FY 2006 budget
BART BOARD TO LOOK AT DAILY PARKING FEES, REDUCING TICKET DISCOUNTS, ADDING TICKET SURCHARGES Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, BART's Board of Directors will hold a public hearing in the BART Board Room for the public to comment on both the Fiscal Year 2006 (FY06) Preliminary Operating Budget and
BART police go undercover to protect holiday shoppers
Crime rate down 15% on BART Many BART Police officers will be going undercover this holiday season to prevent criminal activities from spoiling the holiday spirit, despite a recent 15% drop in crime on the BART system. BART officials expect a big increase in the number of people taking the trains to do their
BART will operate on a Sunday schedule for Thanksgiving
BART will offer a Sunday service schedule for Thanksgiving. This means on Thursday, November 27, 2025, BART hours will be 8am-midnight with all five lines running until 9pm and three lines running from 9pm-midnight.
On Friday, November 28, we will be running regular weekday service (5am-midnight).
Free parking at BART on Thanksgiving Day
Parking will be free at all stations except for Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, which are operated by the Valley Transportation Authority. All other parking rules will be enforced.
The day after Thanksgiving is not a parking holiday. Those who need to park can purchase Daily Fee parking using the official BART app. Click here for instructions to pay by app.
Parking at a BART station for your Thanksgiving trip
Airport parking can be a hassle and is always expensive, except at BART stations. We offer inexpensive multi-day parking (see options below) at many stations with easy online reservations. Purchase parking on the official BART app or pay by website.
Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking is for consecutive overnight stays of up to 20 weekdays. You will need to provide the license plate of the car you plan to drive and a phone number. Reference our guide for paying for Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking here.
Monthly Reserved parking is for stays of up to 24 hours at a time, charged on a recurring monthly basis, and provides a guaranteed space until 10am. This is not to be used while travelling for several days in a row.
Reserved parking signs are blue + white or yellow. During the holidays we experience a higher demand in Reserved parking; if there is not a reserved spot available when you arrive, park in the Daily Fee area and you will not be cited. Daily Fee parking is only allowed in the Daily Fee area.
Another option to travel to SFO via BART is to purchase Multi-Day Reserved parking and drive to Millbrae Station or San Bruno Station, then take a quick ride to SFO Airport.
Find an overview of parking at BART at bart.gov/parking.
Taking BART to SFO or OAK
Traveling by plane for the holiday? It’s easy to ride BART to the airport. You can take the train directly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Plan your trip and find fares by using BART’s online Trip Planner and read our comprehensive guide on riding BART to the airport.
Regular BART service resumes through Concord Station
Updated: 4:01 am Regular BART service has resumed through the Concord BART Station following a slow speed train derailment on Sun., March 13. About the incidentThe 8th and 9th car of a 10-car SFO-bound train derailed aound 9:20 am on Sunday outside Concord Station. The train was just leaving the station and
BART ridership continues growth in January
BART ridership growth is starting the new year on a positive note, with January counts showing continued growth, including several weekdays that surpassed 200,000 trips. While ridership continues to bounce back, BART is still far off from its pre-pandemic ridership, largely due to hybrid work patterns.
The January 2026 Monthly Ridership Snapshot reports nearly 4.6 million paid exits, a 10.7% increase compared with January 2025. Average weekday ridership reached 182,487 trips, reflecting consistent demand and building on the gradual recovery seen over the past years.
BART also saw significant ridership increases during major events, including on January 17 for the Bob Weir public memorial at Civic Center and the TWICE concert at the Oakland Arena, for which BART ran longer trains.
January highlights
- Total exits: 4.6 million
- Average weekday: 182,487
- Year-over-year growth: +10.7%
- Busiest day: Jan. 28 with 207,343 trips
Tap and Ride and Clipper START usage increase
Tap and Ride usage grew 15.5% in January compared to December, as more riders used contactless bank cards or mobile wallets to pay at the fare gates. In all, 14% of total BART trips were taken using Tap and Ride in January.
Usage of Clipper START, the 50% fare discount for low-income riders, rose 32.6% year over year in January.
Ridership growth alone can’t close BART's funding gap
Even with encouraging ridership gains, fare revenue is not enough on its own to stabilize BART’s finances. Like many transit agencies nationwide, BART faces a structural budget deficit as remote and hybrid work patterns reduce weekday commute trips, which is historically the system’s largest source of fare revenue. While individual riders have returned to BART, they are riding less frequently.
Learn more about BART’s funding deficit at bart.gov/financials. Find additional ridership info at bart.gov/about/reports/ridership.