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.
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.
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.
San Francisco Station Escalator Replacement
BART is replacing 41 escalators at Embarcadero, Montgomery St., Powell St., and Civic Center stations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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