Bike Parking

Bikes at BART Basics

More BART riders are biking to and from stations every day.  It’s a healthy alternative and like walking it’s easy on the environment. Almost all BART stations have bike racks, and most BART stations have secure bike lockers and/or BART Bike Stations.  Details are included below and on each station page on bart.gov.

If you are leaving your bike at a BART station make sure it is locked well.  Whether you’re taking your bike on board or parking it at a station, make sure you record your bike’s serial number along with a description of the bike. This will greatly increase your chance of recovery if it is stolen. Also check out the San Francisco Bike Coalition's excellent video on how to lock your bike properly.

Bike Lockers

Two types of lockers are available to store bicycles, mopeds or wheelchairs: on-demand BikeLink lockers and single user keyed lockers.

On-demand BikeLink lockers are for shared use and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  To use an electronic locker at any BART station you'll need a BikeLink Card or the BikeLink mobile app (iOS & Android).  Additional information on how to use the lockers can be found at bikelink.org.  On-demand lockers are located at the following stations:

BART's BikeLink electronic bicycle lockers provide customers with highly secure, on-demand bike parking. On December 7th 2022, BART will roll out mobile app access systemwide for all BikeLink lockers. This means that BART customers will no longer need to purchase a pre-paid BikeLink card to use an eLocker.  With the app, you can now set up an online account, load value with your credit card, and open the lockers with your smartphone within minutes. The new Bikelink app feature will also be available at BART's six self-park bike stations after the next BikeLink app release in the spring of 2023. BikeLink cards will continue to function at BART's lockers and bike stations. 

To get started with the eLockers, purchase a BikeLink smart card online or at a convenient vendor location, or download the BikeLink app on iOS or Android. Once you have a card or online account, simply ride up to an available locker and either insert your BikeLink smart card into the card slot or launch the BikeLink app. Follow on-screen directions to put time on the meter and open the door. The cost, 5 cents an hour, is automatically deducted from your smart card or online account. Park your bike inside, close the door, and your bike remains secure. When you return to retrieve your bike, open the door by re-inserting your smart card into the slot or launching the app again. Unused time and value are automatically refunded back to your card or account. Learn more about how to use BART's electronic bicycle lockers or review a list of frequently asked questions on the BikeLink website.

Single user keyed lockers are for individual use and require a rental agreement. Note that some stations have wait lists. Download the application/rental agreement (.pdf).  Keyed lockers are located at the following stations:

Please contact (510) 464-7133 for keyed locker availability.

BART Bike Stations

Store your bike in a secure area while you travel to work, play or shop via BART.  BART operates attended and self-park BikeLink bike stations at the locations listed directly below.  Additional operational details can be found here.

19th St. Oakland

Located at 1775 Broadway (corner of 19th and Broadway) just steps from BART. Features free attended parking and a full service bike repair shop.

Ashby

Located just outside the main entrance to the station on the lower (west) side of the station. This is a BikeLink self-park facility.

Downtown Berkeley

Located at 2023 Center Street, less than half a block from the main BART entrance. Downtown Berkeley includes two facilities side by side, providing both free attended parking and 24/7 self-park BikeLink parking in addition to a full service bike repair shop.

Civic Center

Located on the concourse level of the Civic Center BART Station toward the 7th Street end of the station. This is a BikeLink self-park facility.

Embarcadero

Located on the concourse level of the Embarcadero BART Station near the Davis Street entrance. This is a BikeLink self-park facility.

Fruitvale

Located in Fruitvale Village, adjacent to the Fruitvale BART Station. It features free attended parking and a full service bike repair shop.

MacArthur

Located on the plaza just outside the fare gates.  This is a BikeLink self-park facility.

Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Located at 7011 Sunne Ln just steps from the BART station entrance. This is a BikeLink self-park facility and prior to 2020 featured a full service bike repair shop which is closed until further notice.

Bike Sharing

Bike sharing docks (e.g. BayWheels) can be found at or very near 20 BART stations:

Location details can be found under the Bikes section of individual BART station web pages.

High-Security Bike Racks

High security bike racks are available at at seven stations: 16th Street Mission, 24th Street Mission, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Union City, 12th Street/Oakland, and MacArthur.  The integrated electronic locking swingarms and other security features of these smart racks provide significantly greater theft protection than traditional U locks alone.  

• Usage is free
• Racks are available on a first-come basis.
• Continuous parking is limited to 24 hours
• This is a smart rack system and will require a quick online registration (30 seconds).
• Racks are activated (i.e. locked and unlocked) by tapping your registered Clipper card. (Clipper for mobile is not compatible - you will need a physical Clipper card)

See a video and learn more about them here.

Abandoned Bicycles—Removal Policy

The intent of the abandoned bike removal policy is to ensure that parking areas remain available for the parking of bicycles that are being actively used by BART riders. Bicycles that appear to be abandoned on BART property as evidenced by signs of disuse or neglect will be impounded.

A bicycle can appear abandoned for the following types of reasons:

• Non-working condition as evidenced by uninflated tires, bent wheels, or missing essential parts
• Bicycle covered with dust, rust, cobwebs, etc.
• Bicycle observed as unused over prolonged period

When a bicycle appears to be abandoned, a 72 hour notice will be placed on the bicycle. If the bicycle is not removed within 72 hours, it will be impounded.

Impounded bikes will be stored for only 90 days.  If you believe your bike has been impounded contact BART Lost and Found at (510) 464-7090 or visit the BART Lost and Found website with your bike's serial number, registration, receipt, photograph or detailed description.