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Fremont Flyer
1972: On October 2, a computer failure sends the “Fremont Flyer” off the tracks, leading to a redesign of BART train control.
North Concord Opens
1995: BART expands to North Concord/Martinez, the first of four extensions that would open in the next 18 months.
Early Construction
1971: After seven years of construction across the Bay Area, the initial operating segment from Fremont to MacArthur is completed.
Embarcadero Station
1976: Embarcadero Station opens in Downtown San Francisco. This station, not part of the original plans, soon becomes one of BART’s busiest.
New SFMOMA exhibits feature works of Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams and Robert Frank
Georgia O’Keeffe, Black Hills with Cedar, 1942. Collection of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, The Joseph H. Hirshhorn Bequest, 1981; © 2009 Georgia O’Keeffe Museum/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; photo: Lee Stalsworth By Melissa JordanBART Senior Web Producer With
Air Filtration
2020: COVID-19 initially reduces ridership by 94%. BART responds by enhancing air filtration and adding cleaning staff.
Crisis Intervention Specialists
Today, we have over 300 sworn peace officers, Community Service Officers, Transit Ambassadors, and Crisis Intervention Specialists.
Loma Prieta
1989: The Loma Prieta earthquake collapses the Bay Bridge. BART runs 24-hour transbay service for two months, keeping the Bay Area connected.
Blue Line Opens
1997: BART service begins at Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations, creating the Blue Line and bringing us to today’s 5-line service.
Transit-Oriented Development
2022: As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re looking to the future—new extensions, Transit-Oriented Development, and additional service.