Platform elevator fare gate replacement to begin Monday, March 24 at Balboa Park Station

BART will replace the existing accessible fare gate near the elevator on the platform level of Balboa Park Station with a new Next Generation Fare Gate. The work is set to begin Monday, March 24 and is expected to be completed by Wednesday, March 26. During the work, the elevator will remain open and there will be an accessible path for riders, but it will require temporary new tap in/tap out procedures. 

Our “Must Tap” Policy During Construction

During construction, riders will not be able to tap their Clipper card at the faregate in front of the elevator on the platform. All riders using the elevator will need to tap in and out of the station at the concourse level.

To leave Balboa Park Station:

  1. Riders will exit the train at the platform level.
  2. Take the elevator up to the concourse level.
  3. Go to the Station Agent booth nearest the elevator.
  4. Ask the Station Agent to enter the free area.
  5. Have the Station Agent tap the rider's Clipper card at the accessible fare gate to exit.
A diagram for the steps to exit the station from the platform level to the concourse while work is happening to replace the platform gate next to the elevvator.

To enter Balboa Park Station: 

  1. Riders will be required to tap a Clipper card at the concourse-level accessible fare gate near the Station Agent’s booth closest to the elevator.
  2. Enter through the concourse-level accessible fare gate and take the elevator down to the platform.
Steps for entering the station if you need an elevator to reach the platform level. Riders must first tag in on the concourse level before proceeding down the elevator to the platform.

During construction BART will provide an accessible pathway for riders through the construction area. Signs will be prominently displayed to help guide riders.

List of discounts BART offers through Clipper including a QR code that links to additional info.