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Alert BART employee foils credit card thief
The swift actions of a BART employee last week lead to the arrest of a credit card thief who had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. On August 20, 2012, a BART employee at Lafayette Station was helping a customer trying to purchase a BART ticket when she noticed the man was attempting to use a credit
BART Police to increase security on busy Black Friday
BART’s Police Department announced it will increase police presence on “Black Friday,” a typically busy day as riders head to shopping destinations. Officers will be stationed at downtown San Francisco stations where large numbers of shoppers are expected, riding trains and patrolling BART parking lots.
BART Board green lights Lake Merritt TOD
The BART Board of Directors took a major step today toward redeveloping the Lake Merritt Station area and reconnecting it to Oakland Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods through development of a transit-friendly hub of affordable housing, office and retail buildings. The Board voted to authorize BART staff
Podcast: The dramatic history of BART is now a new book
In our latest episode of "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART" we sit down with former BART chief spokesman Mike Healy to relive the history of the transit agency. Healy has written a new book entitled “BART: The Dramatic History of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System.” Healy started his tenure with BART back in
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.
Thousands take BART to Warriors Parade Monday morning
Ridership for the day of the Warriors Parade was 190,519. This is the highest ridership total for BART since the arrival of the pandemic in March 2020. In addition to the new highest ridership total many riders were not counted Monday because they didn't have a Clipper card and lines were long so BART let
BART moves forward with Oakland Airport Connector project
On Thursday, May 14, BART’s Board of Directors did its part for riders who want a quick, reliable, traffic-free and environmentally-friendly transit connection between BART’s Coliseum Station and the Oakland Airport. Construction of the approximately $500 million Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) project would
BART breaks ground on federal stimulus-funded project
New entrance to improve access to Balboa Park Station The 13,000 BART riders who use Balboa Park Station will soon be able to enjoy a new and spacious entrance equipped with state-of-the-art security cameras and lighting. Today BART, federal and local officials held an event to announce the first stimulus
BART Police deploy additional officers during holidays
Plainclothes & uniformed officers on the look-out for pickpocketers and other predators The BART Police Department is launching a special deployment of officers during the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the Friday after Thanksgiving. The deployment includes undercover officers to protect