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Transformation of 19th Street Station celebrated with a ribbon cutting

BART celebrated the transformation of 19th Street Station in Oakland with a ribbon cutting January 21, 2023, marking the end of a multi-year modernization project. The improvements to the station enhance the customer experience by providing a open concourse packed with aesthetic improvements. "The new energy

Join us in celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day

Monday March 18 th is Transit Driver Appreciation Day and BART is celebrating the day by giving thanks to BART’s dedicated crew of 457 train operators who help keep the Bay Area moving. The day will be filled with surprises for our train operators while encouraging our riders and staff to wave at and thank

New illuminated artwork brings the sky to Powell St. Station

A shining blue sky now illuminates Powell St. Station. In November, as part of the Powell St. Modernization Plan, BART installed a stunning new artwork at the station. You’ll have to look up to see this one; the piece, created by San Francisco artist Stephen Galloway and coordinated by the BART Art Program

Meet the Fleet: Simulator helps operators prepare to usher in new fleet

Watch the simulator video

By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer When Michael Patchen trained to be a BART train operator, lessons involved mimeographed handouts, lots of lectures, and taking turns at “seat time,” learning to drive a real train in the overnight hours. “It was a lot more primitive than what we have now,” said

Parking fees to rise Aug. 1 at South San Francisco, San Bruno and Millbrae

On August 1, 2011, daily parking fees at South San Francisco, San Bruno and Millbrae stations will increase from $1 to $2. The daily fee adjustments are consistent with parking policy approved by the BART Board of Directors in August 2002. The fee is adjusted according to demand. When the stations opened in

Traffic advisory for Oakland Airport Connector construction

The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is currently in construction on the Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) project. Work is scheduled to begin on the Hegenberger Road section of the project, which includes constructing the foundation for the elevated guideway. The work will require changes to traffic

West Oakland escalator out-of-service for repair through January 2012

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the out-of-service escalator at the West Oakland BART Station. The main gear drive assembly has worn out after 39 years of service and needs to be rebuilt and replaced. This is a major undertaking that will require an extensive amount of precision work. This means

Comments wanted on new Warm Springs/South Fremont service

We are nearing completion of the 5.4 mile extension from Fremont Station to the new Warm Springs/South Fremont Station, which is expected to open for service in late 2015. You are invited to learn more about the extension and new station and provide comments on key service changes. Service changes may involve