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BART back on time, San Leandro station re-opened
BART is back on time and the San Leandro station has been re-opened after a medical emergency this morning. Bus bridges were stopped after the station opened at 9:46 a.m. The incident occurred at 7:23 a.m. Trains began to move through San Leandro Station at 7:52 a.m., but did not stop at the station. A bus
BART hosts "All Aboard with Transit CEOs" public event
In celebration of Transit Month, BART is hosting “All Aboard with Transit CEOs,” a multi-modal ride-a-long and social event giving the public a chance to ride with and meet regional transit leaders. The event is Friday, September 16, 2022, from 3pm-6:30pm. 11 General Manager/CEOs from various Bay Area transit
BART boosts service for big sports night in Oakland
BART is boosting service for tonight's big sports night in Oakland by running trains with more cars than typical during non-commute hours and by adding up to seven special event trains timed to meet the crowds attending the A's playoff game and the Warriors preseason game. BART is also calling in extra
Get your BART questions answered at a "Customer Focus" event
BART's Customer Services department is once again hosting a series of "Customer Focus" events where you can meet and chat with BART representatives. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and get answers, express issues of interest to you or pick up fresh useful information about BART, all on a friendly
2018 New Year's Eve BART Open 'Til 3am
For New Year’s Eve we will run standard Monday service until 8pm, however, some extra commute trains will be cancelled. Special service to and from San Francisco starts at 8pm and extends to 3am. Trains will run every 20 minutes after midnight with extra trains standing by in downtown San Francisco after the
Don't Save BART's Rainforest: Water Intrusion in the Tunnels
The Bay Area is home to some of the most beautiful water vistas in the United States, but all that water causes problems for a subway system like BART. Over four decades after construction, underground trickles and leaks are becoming more and more common. Engineers are exploring options for a more permanent
BART Police Adopt Policy for Interactions with Transgender People
By MELISSA JORDAN BART Senior Web Producer BART Police have adopted a recommendation from the Citizen Review Board for police interactions with transgender people. "This policy is a reflection of our commitment to the community policing philosophy," BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey said Wednesday. "Taking the
BART seeks applicants for Earthquake Safety Citizens' Oversight Committee
Want to see where your tax dollars go? Want to get involved with your community and learn about what steps the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is taking to ensure that the system is seismically sound in the event of an earthquake? The Earthquake Safety Programs Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) is
Bikes now allowed on escalators at BART
BART is going all in on bikes! Beginning January 1, 2024, bikes will be allowed on most of the escalators throughout the BART system to help make it easier for people to bring their bikes on board the train.
This change was approved by the BART Board of Directors at the request of Director Rebecca Saltzman. The vote authorizes further changes to BART’s bike rules, including allowing bikes on all train cars except the first car (bikes were previously banned from the first three cars during commute times), and allowing bicyclists to secure bikes on the train using the bike lean bar and straps, instead of holding them.
The bike rules were last changed 10 years ago, when BART ended the ban on bikes on BART during commute hours. Over the last decade, longer and heavier bicycles, such as e-bikes and cargo bikes, have soared in popularity.
“Carrying bikes up and down stairwells can be difficult and not all bikes fit in our elevators,” said BART Director Rebecca Saltzman. “Updating our rules will make BART easier to use for cyclists and families bringing bikes on the train. Bikes play an important role in getting people out of their cars and on public transit and these updated rules encourage environmentally friendly multimodal travel options.”
BART encourages riders to use their best judgment when utilizing system escalators and elevators because individual bikes vary in size and weight.
BART is releasing a new video detailing safety tips for bringing bikes on escalators in the BART system.
See updated Bikes on BART rules here:
*Bikes will remain banned from BART’s ten narrow escalators located at the following three stations: 19th Street Oakland, Antioch and Oakland Airport Connector
Bike + Transit Trips
BART's Trip Planner offers multi-modal, end-to-end itineraries for bike + transit trips. It features customizable bike speed options including an option for e-bikes (select the settings/tool icon to customize your options). BART's Trip Planner includes results for more than 30 transit systems in the Bay Area such as bus service, ferries, cable cars, and regional train systems.
BART's Trip Planner is available on web, mobile, and the official BART app. The BART app also offers station information, including information on secured bike parking.
Elevator Dimension Guide
BART also offers this Elevator Dimension Guide to assist cyclists in navigating BART elevators. It outlines the dimensions of each elevator in the system including measurements of the door, width, length, and diagonal space across the floor. As always, use your best judgment when utilizing system elevators because individual bikes and elevators vary in size.
BART issues statement on availability of lead negotiator
With regard to lead negotiator Tom Hocks's availability BART spokesperson Rick Rice said, "Mr. Hock is here today. He will be here tomorrow as previously scheduled and also next Monday and Tuesday and the rest of next week if the mediator deems it necessary to meet. At the time the mediators suggested the 30