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Project Alternatives
Project Alternatives The Project EIR evaluates a BART rail extension as the proposed project, along with three other transit alternatives, and a "no project" alternative. The alternatives are: A. Conventional BART Extension (proposed project) B. Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) or Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
Suspect in fatal Bay Fair Station shooting arrested
BART's Police Chief Kenton Rainey today announced homicide suspect Jabrie Bennett was arrested by Oakland Police Officers yesterday, Friday March 29. Bennett is accused of firing shots near the bus zone at the Bay Fair Station on January 19, 2013, killing Kenneth Lee Seets, an innocent bystander who was
Fewer ticket vending machines temporarily at MacArthur Station
In late May only two ticket vending machines will be available at MacArthur Station as asbestos removal work will force the closure of a portion of the station. Because the limited availability of ticket vending machines at MacArthur may result in long lines, BART suggests customers use Clipper cards, buy
Parking changes at San Leandro, Fremont Stations due to repaving
On June 1, 2005 a private contractor will begin work to repave all BART parking lots at the San Leandro Station. This multi-phase construction will mean temporary closures of some lots and temporary relocation of disabled, reserved and car pool parking in addition to bus pick-up areas. When the project is
Public meeting 9/7 on small-business contracting opportunities from Measure RR
You're invited to attend a public meeting to learn about upcoming opportunities for small business contractors as part of the BART Measure RR rebuilding program. In November 2016, the residents of San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties approved a $3.5 billion bond measure, Measure RR, to improve
New City of Berkeley parking tax for Ashby and North Berkeley stations goes into effect 9/1/22
The City of Berkeley is now requiring that a 10% tax be imposed on parking fees collected at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations. Parking rates will be increased to incorporate the tax, effective September 1st, 2022. Daily Fee parking will increase from $3.00 to $3.30 per day; Single/Multi-Day Reserved
Parking fee changes at several stations take effect Feb. 2
Beginning Monday, February 2, 2009, the daily parking fee at Daly City and Colma stations will be increased by $1. The new daily parking fee at Daly City Station will be $3 while the new Colma Station parking fee will be $2. In addition, also beginning Monday, February 2, 2009, BART will begin charging a $1
Oakland Airport Connector one year away from completion
One year from now, airport travelers will have a much more convenient, world class BART to Oakland International Airport connection. The Oakland Airport Connector (Connector) project is on time, on budget and has created much needed jobs for Bay Area contractors and apprenticeships for local youth. In the
"Why can't the trains be longer?" Some background to explain
Now on BART TV: Video on train capacity issues It's a question we hear often from passengers as BART experiences record high ridership levels: "Why can't you just add more cars to make longer trains?" Passengers are familiar with the electronic signs over the platform that announce upcoming trains. There
Powell St. Modernization
BART completed the Powell St. Modernization Plan in November 2022. The modernization program re-envisions the experience of the station, revitalizing the function, safety and security, capacity, sustainability, appearance, and customer experience. Among many upgrades, the station boasts reopened public