New canopy protects entrance at Embarcadero Station

Riders using Embarcadero Station now have a safer, cleaner way to enter the station thanks to a recently opened canopy protecting the entrance near Beale St. Two canopies are now complete at Embarcadero while work on two more is underway. It’s all part of a project to build 19 canopies over entrances at BART stations along Market St. in downtown San Francisco.  This is in addition to two canopies previously constructed under a pilot project for a total of 21 canopies.

The newly installed canopy at Embarcadero is designed to enhance the station's aesthetic appeal while providing practical benefits. By offering protection from the elements, such as rain and harsh sunlight, the canopy ensures greater comfort and convenience for passengers navigating the station's entrances and exits.

The canopies are also intended to protect new escalators that will be built at the stations as part of separate project to refurbish/replace 41 escalators with more modern, reliable units. 

The well-lit and spacious design of the canopy contributes to enhanced safety and visibility, fostering a sense of security for travelers, especially during nighttime hours.

The project to install canopies is funded by voter approved Measure RR funds, San Francisco Prop A funds, and state Prop 1A funds.