Paper discount tickets mostly phased out in 2012; Clipper outreach events held
There's still time to get a free Clipper card at one of BART's outreach events.
Paper discount tickets are being phased out and the retail network is shrinking. But the discount rates for Red, Green and High Value Discount tickets are available on Clipper, the regional transit fare payment system. If you already have a Clipper card, add cash and use your card on BART. For your convenience, you can load value onto your card at ticket vending machines in any BART station with cash or a credit or debit card. Tag your card to the disk and follow the on-screen instructions, then don't forget to tag your card to the disk again to load value and go. You don't need tickets anymore. No small leftover values to consolidate, and magnets are your friend again. When you get to the fare gate, tag, open and go! To get the high value discount, sign up for autoload at clippercard.com. Pick your payment method and link it to your Clipper card.
If you have a RTC identification card, you are ready for smooth sailing on BART. Your ID card is already a Clipper card. Go to a ticket vending machine and load your fare onto the card. No more red tickets!
Need a card? BART staff will be at outreach events to hand out adult cards and to dispense senior cards to eligible customers 65 years and older. Children 12 years and younger can bring their applications (signed by a parent or guardian) with appropriate identification and our staff will validate the information and get a youth card sent to the listed address. No need for red or green tickets anymore. Best of all, you will always be able to travel at the discounted rate because as long as you have your card, you can add fare to it at any station.
For infrequent riders and out of town guests, the My Transit Plus locations in our Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell St, Civic Center, Bayfair, Walnut Creek, Richmond, and Coliseum Stations will continue selling red and green tickets indefinitely. Guests coming in through the San Francisco Airport can buy red and green tickets from the ticket retailer in front of the SFO BART Station or take the Airtrain to “International G”. And the Customer Services Center at Lake Merritt will also have red and green tickets for purchase in-person or by mail.
If you get transit benefits through your employer, you can continue buying high value discount tickets at the locations listed above. For other options, contact your transit benefits provider.
Come to one of the following events and we’ll give you a card and show you how to use it. See you there!
Your Customer Service Crew,
Julie, Carol, Georgene, Mike, and Mike
CLIPPER OUTREACH EVENTS
Apr. 25: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Walnut Creek BART
Apr. 26: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Albany Senior Center
846 Masonic Ave, Albany
May 9: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
May 19: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
May 23: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dublin Pleasanton BART
Jun. 2: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Downtown Berkeley BART
Jun. 5: 12:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lafayette Senior Center
500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette
Jun. 7: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bayfair BART
Jun 29: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dublin Senior Center
7600 Amador Valley Road, Dublin
You can also get more information on the main Clipper website or in the section specifically about using Clipper on BART.
Updated March 23 to remove outdated events.