Station Modernization

BART is embarking on a Station Modernization Program that will invest resources and efforts into the existing core stations and surrounding areas to advance transit ridership and enhance the quality of life around the stations. Completed projects are archived below. 

 
Planning - Concord Station finished

Concord Station

Design work has been completed to improve lighting at the Concord Station for installation in fall 2025. Other projects include new faregates and station modernization.

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Planning - DT Berkeley Station

Downtown Berkeley Station

BART has developed a long-term vision for the station, which includes making changes to the concourse and platform. This effort is in coordination with the completed redesign of the street-level plaza.

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Lake Merritt Plaza & Transit Operations Facility

Lake Merritt Plaza Upgrade

BART is planning upgrades to Lake Merritt Plaza.

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Planning - San Francisco Station Escalator Replacement

San Francisco Station Escalator Replacement

BART is replacing 41 escalators at Embarcadero, Montgomery St., Powell St., and Civic Center stations.

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Planning - SF Stations Entrances

San Francisco Stations Canopy Project

BART will replace all escalators at Downtown San Francisco stations and build canopies on all street-level entrances at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center stations.

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Planning - Station Experience Design Guidelines

Station Experience Design Guidelines

BART has developed a set of design guidelines to align its upgrades to BART stations across the Bay Area and promote an improved customer experience, a unified design approach, placemaking, and cost-efficient operations.

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Planning - Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Station Modernization/TOD Access Improvements

BART is planning for improvements to Walnut Creek Station that will support improved station access, safety, and customer experience.

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Planning - Embarcadero-Montgomery Stations Capacity

Embarcadero and Montgomery Stations: Capacity and Modernization Plan

BART is working on improving the capacity for BART's two busiest stations: Embarcadero and Montgomery. BART has performed several studies to develop possible solutions to handle the increase ridership demand.

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Completed Projects

19th St./Oakland Station Modernization Project - Completed January 2023 

Powell Street Station Modernization Project - Completed November 2022

El Cerrito del Norte Station Modernization Project - Completed March 2021

Downtown Berkeley Plaza Improvement Project - Completed October 2018

Balboa Park Station Modernization Plan - Completed November 2018

MacArthur Plaza Improvements - Completed August 2019