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Series of Link21 Community Events Scheduled in November
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
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.
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
Clipper card now supported on Android
On May 19, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today launched the Clipper regional transit-fare payment card on Google Pay, and also released a mobile app for easier management of Clipper cards on Android phones. As one of the 24 Bay Area transit agencies who support Clipper, BART fare gate
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.
Loma Prieta
1989: The Loma Prieta earthquake collapses the Bay Bridge. BART runs 24-hour transbay service for two months, keeping the Bay Area connected.