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Role in the Region: BART plays an important role in the Bay Area meeting its climate goals
In July, BART released the Role in the Region Report, a comprehensive study of BART's impact on the Bay Area illustrated by new analyses, data visualizations, and powerful personal narratives. Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing some of the key insights from the report in a series of Role in the Region articles here on bart.gov. Click here to read the first story -- on BART's role in reducing regional traffic -- click here for the second story, which explores BART's contributions to the economy.
We encourage you to read the full report - click here - and visit the project webpage at bart.gov/roleintheregion.
Today's post examines BART's impact on the regional economy. See the full report for methodology.
BART is one of the greenest ways to get around the Bay Area and taking public transit is one of the easiest ways to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.
Consider these facts:
- Transportation accounts for 38 percent of California's greenhouse gas emissions.
- Driving releases 42 times more greenhouse gases per mile than BART.
- Every BART train car moves as many people as 76 automobiles.
California has a 2045 target date to achieve carbon neutrality and help prevent the worst impacts of climate change. The transition to zero-emission vehicles alone will not happen fast enough to meet state and regional climate goals.
What BART Riders Say…
“I think BART makes the world a better place. It provides an economy of scale, is better for the environment, and allows for more urbanization in the region.”
Samantha Greenstone, High School Student at Orion Academy in Concord
Without BART, there would be a daily increase of 780,000 to 1,560,000 miles driven, which is equal to 2,000 to 4,000 cars driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Removing an equivalent amount of greenhouse gas emissions would require planting a new San Francisco-sized forest every two years to offset the extra carbon dioxide.
100 percent of BART’s contracted electricity supply has been greenhouse gas emission-free in recent years, and BART is helping transit agencies operating buses achieve their electrification goals with battery charging at BART stations. BART continues to find new ways to lower emissions; our September 2023 schedule change, which introduced shorter trains and only Fleet of the Future train cars running for the base schedule, resulted in a 15% reduction in energy used per day.
What BART Riders Say…
“To me, BART is a sustainable way of life. When I take BART, I feel like I’m doing my part."
Rider from San Francisco, CA
Taking BART and other public transit options is one good thing anyone can do for the planet.
Learn more about BART's sustainability practices and read the 2023 Sustainability Report at bart.gov/sustainability.
Schedule change for maintainance BART to OAK train every 18 mins after 9pm 8/20-9/1
At 9pm each night, from August 20 through September 1, we will close one of the tracks for the BART to OAK (Oakland International Airport) to complete important maintenance projects. One track will remain in operation, and trains will arrive every 18 minutes, rather than every 6 minutes. In addition, on
No Change to Service for Veterans Day 11/11/22; free daily fee parking at most BART stations
There will be no change to our current weekday service on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022. Excluding Reserved Parking, parking permit & fee requirements will not be enforced in station parking facilities at BART station lots, except Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations. The Valley
Palm tree to be replaced at 16th St. Mission BART Station
Dear Customer: On Monday, July 20, crews will start work at the northeast corner of the 16th Street/Mission Station (near Walgreens) to replace a dead palm tree. Our crews will install a temporary fence, prepare the soil for replanting and then plant the new tree. The planting will be done on Wednesday, July
BART Board to consider Proposed Cell Service Interruption Policy on Dec. 1
Below is the text of the Propoosed Cell Service Interruption Policy currently scheduled for consideration by the Board of Directors at its Dec. 1 meeting. The Board of Directors welcomes comments, which can be provided by clicking on the link here to the feedback form. Download the Proposed Cell Service
BART will run Sunday service (8am-midnight) for New Year's Day 1/1/24
As we wrap up 2023, BART will be running Sunday service on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, and 2024 New Year's Day, Monday, January 1.
BART service will be the following for the last week of 2023:
Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24: standard Sunday service (8am-midnight)
Christmas Day, Monday, December 25: Sunday service (8am-midnight) to observe the holiday
New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31: standard Sunday service (8am-midnight). BART will be providing 1am Extended Service for late night riders coming back from the New Year's Fireworks show in San Francisco or other celebrations.
New Year's Day, Monday, January 1: Sunday service (8am-midnight) to observe the holiday
Parking
Parking is always free after 3pm and on weekends. Parking will also be free on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This applies to all BART stations except for Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, as they are operated by VTA.
All other parking rules will be enforced.
For those travelling during the holidays and taking BART to the airport, you can purchase multi-day parking in advance through the BART official app. Check out our guide on how to pay for multi-day parking for airport riders.
Download the BART app to pay for parking and trip planning:
Join the fun! Click here to download BART-themed holiday cookie templates!
Holiday coloring sheets:
SweaterFest ‘24: Wear your BART holiday sweater and celebrate the season on Dec. 7 at Rockridge Station
SweaterFest is back!
On Saturday, Dec. 7, we invite you to rock your BART ugly sweater (and other BART holiday merch) and toast the season for a jubilant community celebration in the plaza at Rockridge Station.
What to expect: Live music, transit-themed crafts (did someone say paper ticket wreaths?), family friendly activities, and photo opps! If you've been collecting stamps for your BART Stamp Passport, bring it to the event to get the new SweaterFest stamp. We'll be handing out a special prize (it's a surprise, but you'll love it!) for those who have five or more stamps in their passports, including the new SweaterFest stamp.
We’ll take a group photo of everyone in their sweaters during the event at 2:30pm.
What: SweaterFest ‘24
When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Rockridge Station Plaza
More than 6,000 people are proud owners of a BART holiday sweater, and we want to gather as many of you as possible. The event is free and open to everyone – even those of you who don’t own a BART holiday sweater (what gives?!). Got a sweater from a previous year? Wear it!
We will have hundreds of 2024 holiday sweaters available for purchase at the event, along with the suite of additional 2024 BART holiday merch: sweater vests, beanies, scarves. Railgoods will be selling non-holiday BART merch as well, including new Railgoods gift cards, a great option for the hard-to-shop-for people in your life.
You can also preorder holiday merch on Railgoods.com and at checkout, select the option to pick up your items at SweaterFest.
Can’t make it to SweaterFest? You have multiple options to get your hands on BART holiday merch:
Railgoods Holiday Popups (limited inventory)
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 3pm to 6pm, El Cerrito del Norte Station
Saturday, Dec. 7, 1pm to 4pm, Sweaterfest at Rockridge Station
Thursday, Dec. 12, 3pm to 6pm, Dublin/Pleasanton Station
Preorder on Railgoods.com
If you preorder your items on Railgoods.com, at checkout you will have the option to:
- Pick up your order at SweaterFest on Saturday, Dec. 7, 1pm-4pm, at Rockridge Station.
- Ship your order for a fee. Items will begin shipping the week of December 9.
- Pick up your sweater at BART's Customer Services Center at Lake Merritt Station (hours: M-F 8:30am to 4:45pm). If you select this option, you will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders should be available for pickup the week of December 9.
If you preordered a sweater this summer...
If you preordered your holiday merch this summer, you should have either received your order or it will arrive shortly. Those who selected the in-store pickup option during the presale should keep an eye out for an alert that their order is ready for pickup.
You can also win holiday merch from BARTable! Sign up for the BARTable This Week newsletter on bart.gov/bartable to enter holiday sweepstakes and to hear about fun holiday events by BART stations.
Take BART + Muni to Hardly Strictly at Golden Gate Park this weekend, 9/29-10/1
Heading to Hardly Strictly at Golden Gate Park this weekend? Public transit is your best bet there and back, and BART and Muni are here to help!
BART riders heading to Hardly Strictly from the East Bay can take a train to Powell Station. Transfer to a Muni 5 Fulton bus or 5R Fulton Rapid on Market Street and ride to Golden Park.
BART riders coming up from San Mateo County or San Francisco can take a train to Civic Center Station and transfer to a Muni N Judah train on the upper level of the station. The N Judah train will run near Golden Gate Park on Irving and Judah Streets.
Rider Tips
Parking is free at all BART stations except Milpitas and Berryessa (which are operated by VTA) on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. Pay for parking easily on the BART app.
Before you leave home put a Clipper card on your cellphone through either Apple Pay or Google Pay. Clipper is waiving the $3 new-card fee for riders who add either of the mobile options. Please ensure you have sufficient funds for a round trip. Plan at the cost of your trip in advance.
Real-time departures and train alerts can be found at bart.gov/eta or on the BART app.
Hardly Strictly is only of many amazing events happening in the Bay Area this weekend! Learn more at BARTable This Weekend here!