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Early Construction

1971: After seven years of construction across the Bay Area, the initial operating segment from Fremont to MacArthur is completed.

Embarcadero Station

1976: Embarcadero Station opens in Downtown San Francisco. This station, not part of the original plans, soon becomes one of BART’s busiest.

Air Filtration

2020: COVID-19 initially reduces ridership by 94%. BART responds by enhancing air filtration and adding cleaning staff.

Crisis Intervention Specialists

Today, we have over 300 sworn peace officers, Community Service Officers, Transit Ambassadors, and Crisis Intervention Specialists.

Parking fees to increase at multiple stations starting in January

There will be a $0.50 daily parking fee increase at many stations starting in the month of January, 2014. Below are the dates of the new parking fee for each station (and the new daily fee). Jan 13, 2014 -Fremont Line: Fremont ($2 per day), Union City ($2 per day), San Leandro ($2 per day), Fruitvale ($2 per

Mobile Clipper payment comes to iOS and Android devices

As riders return to BART and Bay Area public transit, Clipper card is now easier to use than ever. The regional transit fare card is now supported on the iPhone, Apple Watch and Android devices which support Google Pay. BART fare gates support mobile Clipper payment. Riders can tap their smartphone or

Series of Link21 Community Events Scheduled in November

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Phase 1 of Link21 is currently underway. The public is invited to attend one of several in-person and virtual events this fall to engage with the Link21 team on this critical long-term planning investment in a new train crossing of the Bay and other improvements. Public input on potential rail improvement

Restroom reopening considered at Powell, 19th Street Stations

Two underground restroom facilities, one in downtown San Francisco and one in downtown Oakland, are under consideration to be remodeled and reopened as a pilot project after being closed for over a decade due to post-9/11 safety concerns. The new restrooms would be designed to balance safety and utility

Blue Sky Festival

On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 BART celebrated the visionary mindset of the Bay Area with its fifth annual Blue Sky Festival at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco. More than 50 commercial companies, nonprofit organizations and public agencies that provide green products and services participated in this year

Traction Power Substation Replacement San Leandro Station Update

In January, we temporarily closed some parking spaces at the San Leandro Station while we replace the traction power substation located there. These spaces are located under the BART tracks on the north side of the station near Davis Street. Please see below or click here for a map. The affected spaces are