BART wants your input on the planned, less-than-inflation July 2022 fare increase
After delaying a planned fare increase at the height of the pandemic, BART is now studying a small increase to keep up with the cost of providing reliable and safe service. BART has a fare increase program, that was approved by the Board in 2019, that calls for small, regular, less-than-inflation increases every two years, with the next increase of 3.4% scheduled for July 1, 2022. For a short trip like Downtown Berkeley to 19th St/Oakland, the regular fare is estimated to increase by 5¢ and for a longer trip like Antioch in Eastern Contra Costa County to Montgomery Street Station in Downtown San Francisco, it’s estimated to increase by 30¢ .
Fares are an important funding source to continue to meet the needs of riders who rely on BART. This proposed increase will help fund BART operations, reducing the risk of service cuts that impact essential workers and transit-dependent riders.
We want to hear from you about this scheduled fare increase through our online survey or at a series of in-station outreach events. Tells us what you think at the following BART station events:
- Fruitvale - Wednesday, March 16, 7-9am
- Balboa Park - Thursday, March 17, 5-7pm,
- Antioch - Tuesday, March 22, 5-7pm,
- El Cerrito del Norte - Wednesday, March 23, 7-9am
- Montgomery - Thursday, March 24, 7-9am
- South Hayward - Tuesday, March 29, 5-7pm
Or take the survey online March 14-April 3, 2022 at www.bart.gov/faresurvey