BART
@bart.gov
This is the official account for BART. We provide train service throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and connect people to places they love.
For automated service updates go to @alerts.bart.gov
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For automated service updates go to @alerts.bart.gov
Visit us at bart.gov 🚇💙
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Wednesday morning is going to be great!
We'll have folks at a BUNCH of @bart.gov & @caltrain.com stations plus the Jack London @sfbayferry.com. Special shout out to @countyconnection.bsky.social @trideltatransit.bsky.social and LAVTA for all their help on this.
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We'll have folks at a BUNCH of @bart.gov & @caltrain.com stations plus the Jack London @sfbayferry.com. Special shout out to @countyconnection.bsky.social @trideltatransit.bsky.social and LAVTA for all their help on this.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Wednesday morning is going to be great!
We'll have folks at a BUNCH of @bart.gov & @caltrain.com stations plus the Jack London @sfbayferry.com. Special shout out to @countyconnection.bsky.social @trideltatransit.bsky.social and LAVTA for all their help on this.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We'll have folks at a BUNCH of @bart.gov & @caltrain.com stations plus the Jack London @sfbayferry.com. Special shout out to @countyconnection.bsky.social @trideltatransit.bsky.social and LAVTA for all their help on this.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Since our Next Generation Fare Gates have been installed there have been far fewer corrective maintenance requests and less time spent cleaning and fixing things inside the paid area of stations.
Following installation, corrective maintenance in stations decreased by 961 hours total.
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Following installation, corrective maintenance in stations decreased by 961 hours total.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Since our Next Generation Fare Gates have been installed there have been far fewer corrective maintenance requests and less time spent cleaning and fixing things inside the paid area of stations.
Following installation, corrective maintenance in stations decreased by 961 hours total.
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Following installation, corrective maintenance in stations decreased by 961 hours total.
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The stairway that serves the Civic Center-UN Plaza BART entrance will be closed to public access through this Saturday, February 14, to complete stainless steel cladding installation along the new escalator walls.
Riders can exit the station via the escalator next to the stairway.
Riders can exit the station via the escalator next to the stairway.
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The stairway that serves the Civic Center-UN Plaza BART entrance will be closed to public access through this Saturday, February 14, to complete stainless steel cladding installation along the new escalator walls.
Riders can exit the station via the escalator next to the stairway.
Riders can exit the station via the escalator next to the stairway.
Saturday ridership update!
We served 152,028 trips. That is 46,678 more trips than last Saturday.
And 20% used our easy Tap and Ride payment.
Thank you Bay Area for not driving and supporting transit.
We served 152,028 trips. That is 46,678 more trips than last Saturday.
And 20% used our easy Tap and Ride payment.
Thank you Bay Area for not driving and supporting transit.
February 8, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Saturday ridership update!
We served 152,028 trips. That is 46,678 more trips than last Saturday.
And 20% used our easy Tap and Ride payment.
Thank you Bay Area for not driving and supporting transit.
We served 152,028 trips. That is 46,678 more trips than last Saturday.
And 20% used our easy Tap and Ride payment.
Thank you Bay Area for not driving and supporting transit.
Transit to the Super Bowl?
It CAN be done! Check out the video to see how to take BART plus VTA light rail and Caltrain to the game!
It CAN be done! Check out the video to see how to take BART plus VTA light rail and Caltrain to the game!
February 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Transit to the Super Bowl?
It CAN be done! Check out the video to see how to take BART plus VTA light rail and Caltrain to the game!
It CAN be done! Check out the video to see how to take BART plus VTA light rail and Caltrain to the game!
BART riders are racking up passing yards this Super Bowl week!
We served 223,770 trips yesterday. That is about 17,000 more than last Thursday! 14.6% of those riders used Tap and Ride.
This Sunday take BART to Oakland’s Super Bowl watch party at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts:
We served 223,770 trips yesterday. That is about 17,000 more than last Thursday! 14.6% of those riders used Tap and Ride.
This Sunday take BART to Oakland’s Super Bowl watch party at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts:
February 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
BART riders are racking up passing yards this Super Bowl week!
We served 223,770 trips yesterday. That is about 17,000 more than last Thursday! 14.6% of those riders used Tap and Ride.
This Sunday take BART to Oakland’s Super Bowl watch party at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts:
We served 223,770 trips yesterday. That is about 17,000 more than last Thursday! 14.6% of those riders used Tap and Ride.
This Sunday take BART to Oakland’s Super Bowl watch party at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts:
The BART Board of Directors will have their workshop on Feb 12 and will be discussing how BART will close a $376M deficit if no new funds become available. The full details of the proposed Alternative Service Framework are in the meeting materials: www.bart.gov/news/article...
www.bart.gov
February 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The BART Board of Directors will have their workshop on Feb 12 and will be discussing how BART will close a $376M deficit if no new funds become available. The full details of the proposed Alternative Service Framework are in the meeting materials: www.bart.gov/news/article...
BART and Mandela Station Partners LLC will start construction on the Transit-Oriented Development project at West Oakland Station this year.
Phase 1 is currently scheduled to start in mid-2026 with the construction of 240 affordable housing units on the southwest portion of the station parking lot.
Phase 1 is currently scheduled to start in mid-2026 with the construction of 240 affordable housing units on the southwest portion of the station parking lot.
February 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
BART and Mandela Station Partners LLC will start construction on the Transit-Oriented Development project at West Oakland Station this year.
Phase 1 is currently scheduled to start in mid-2026 with the construction of 240 affordable housing units on the southwest portion of the station parking lot.
Phase 1 is currently scheduled to start in mid-2026 with the construction of 240 affordable housing units on the southwest portion of the station parking lot.
Riders are blitzing BART as Super Bowl week continues!
Tuesday and Wednesday both saw thousands of extra trips compared to last week as fans take in the football fever sweeping the Bay Area.
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Tuesday and Wednesday both saw thousands of extra trips compared to last week as fans take in the football fever sweeping the Bay Area.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Riders are blitzing BART as Super Bowl week continues!
Tuesday and Wednesday both saw thousands of extra trips compared to last week as fans take in the football fever sweeping the Bay Area.
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Tuesday and Wednesday both saw thousands of extra trips compared to last week as fans take in the football fever sweeping the Bay Area.
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BART ridership rushed for about 10,000 extra yards (umm, we mean trips) yesterday compared to the previous Tuesday.
We served 213,903 trips Tuesday, and about 13.3% of them used Tap and Ride, our new feature that lets riders pay with contactless bank cards, credit and debit and cards.
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We served 213,903 trips Tuesday, and about 13.3% of them used Tap and Ride, our new feature that lets riders pay with contactless bank cards, credit and debit and cards.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
BART ridership rushed for about 10,000 extra yards (umm, we mean trips) yesterday compared to the previous Tuesday.
We served 213,903 trips Tuesday, and about 13.3% of them used Tap and Ride, our new feature that lets riders pay with contactless bank cards, credit and debit and cards.
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We served 213,903 trips Tuesday, and about 13.3% of them used Tap and Ride, our new feature that lets riders pay with contactless bank cards, credit and debit and cards.
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Follow the new decals at Powell St. Station to get to the Super Bowl Experience at Moscone Center and the BAHC Live! San Francisco Fan Zone at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco February 3-7!
Take BART to Powell Street Station and use Exit B4 to Market and 4th St/Moscone Center.
Take BART to Powell Street Station and use Exit B4 to Market and 4th St/Moscone Center.
February 2, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Follow the new decals at Powell St. Station to get to the Super Bowl Experience at Moscone Center and the BAHC Live! San Francisco Fan Zone at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco February 3-7!
Take BART to Powell Street Station and use Exit B4 to Market and 4th St/Moscone Center.
Take BART to Powell Street Station and use Exit B4 to Market and 4th St/Moscone Center.
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BART is recovering from an earlier problem. Please expect delays of up to 20 minutes systemwide due to an earthquake within the BART service area. Safety track inspections were concluded and normal train service has resumed. Thank you.
February 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
BART is recovering from an earlier problem. Please expect delays of up to 20 minutes systemwide due to an earthquake within the BART service area. Safety track inspections were concluded and normal train service has resumed. Thank you.
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Attention Passengers: An earthquake occurred within the area serviced by BART. Trains are running at reduced speeds while we complete safety track inspections. Please expect residual delays of up to 20 minutes systemwide.
February 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Attention Passengers: An earthquake occurred within the area serviced by BART. Trains are running at reduced speeds while we complete safety track inspections. Please expect residual delays of up to 20 minutes systemwide.
West Oakland Station is temporarily closed due to a major medical emergency, and trains are not stopping at the station.
Riders can still cross the bay by taking a Blue or Yellow line train. There is currently no service on the Red and Green lines. Riders can use the Orange Line to complete trips.
Riders can still cross the bay by taking a Blue or Yellow line train. There is currently no service on the Red and Green lines. Riders can use the Orange Line to complete trips.
January 30, 2026 at 10:39 PM
West Oakland Station is temporarily closed due to a major medical emergency, and trains are not stopping at the station.
Riders can still cross the bay by taking a Blue or Yellow line train. There is currently no service on the Red and Green lines. Riders can use the Orange Line to complete trips.
Riders can still cross the bay by taking a Blue or Yellow line train. There is currently no service on the Red and Green lines. Riders can use the Orange Line to complete trips.
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There is a delay developing at West Oakland due to a major medical emergency. West Oakland station is now closed.
January 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
There is a delay developing at West Oakland due to a major medical emergency. West Oakland station is now closed.
On Sunday, February 1, crews will manage vegetation along the Yellow Line near Orinda that could cause future delays and challenges to provide safe and reliable service.
From 8am to 12:30pm service will be reduced from two tracks to one through the Berkeley Hills Tunnel.
From 8am to 12:30pm service will be reduced from two tracks to one through the Berkeley Hills Tunnel.
January 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
On Sunday, February 1, crews will manage vegetation along the Yellow Line near Orinda that could cause future delays and challenges to provide safe and reliable service.
From 8am to 12:30pm service will be reduced from two tracks to one through the Berkeley Hills Tunnel.
From 8am to 12:30pm service will be reduced from two tracks to one through the Berkeley Hills Tunnel.
Overall crime on BART dropped 41% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with violent crime down 31% and property crime down 43%, according to the December 2025 Chief’s Monthly Report. Additional highlights include auto thefts decreasing by half year over year and robberies decreasing by 60%.
January 29, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Overall crime on BART dropped 41% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with violent crime down 31% and property crime down 43%, according to the December 2025 Chief’s Monthly Report. Additional highlights include auto thefts decreasing by half year over year and robberies decreasing by 60%.
To celebrate transit’s role in getting fans to Super Bowl LX related events, Bay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission are encouraging transit riders to wear their favorite jersey on transit on Tuesday, February 3.
January 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
To celebrate transit’s role in getting fans to Super Bowl LX related events, Bay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission are encouraging transit riders to wear their favorite jersey on transit on Tuesday, February 3.
BART train #143 is coming to town for one night only! This Valentine’s Day, find love on a different kind of dating platform.
Valentraine is pulling into 16th St. Mission Station on Saturday, February 14, for a night of speed dating (and friend making)
Tickets: www.railgoods.com/bart-valentr...
Valentraine is pulling into 16th St. Mission Station on Saturday, February 14, for a night of speed dating (and friend making)
Tickets: www.railgoods.com/bart-valentr...
January 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM
BART train #143 is coming to town for one night only! This Valentine’s Day, find love on a different kind of dating platform.
Valentraine is pulling into 16th St. Mission Station on Saturday, February 14, for a night of speed dating (and friend making)
Tickets: www.railgoods.com/bart-valentr...
Valentraine is pulling into 16th St. Mission Station on Saturday, February 14, for a night of speed dating (and friend making)
Tickets: www.railgoods.com/bart-valentr...
We’re cleaning out our storage closets and getting rid of all the old promo items, merch, and other random things we’ve been holding onto.
We want these historic mementos out of our hands and into yours.
Lake Merritt Station
Saturday, Jan. 31
12-4pm (or until soldout)
Unpaid area, by 9th and Oak
We want these historic mementos out of our hands and into yours.
Lake Merritt Station
Saturday, Jan. 31
12-4pm (or until soldout)
Unpaid area, by 9th and Oak
January 27, 2026 at 11:10 PM
We’re cleaning out our storage closets and getting rid of all the old promo items, merch, and other random things we’ve been holding onto.
We want these historic mementos out of our hands and into yours.
Lake Merritt Station
Saturday, Jan. 31
12-4pm (or until soldout)
Unpaid area, by 9th and Oak
We want these historic mementos out of our hands and into yours.
Lake Merritt Station
Saturday, Jan. 31
12-4pm (or until soldout)
Unpaid area, by 9th and Oak
December ridership rose 13.5% year over year, capping a year of steady growth for BART.
The ridership gains reflect the continued impact of the New BART experience, a systemwide focus on customer experience improvements.
Highlights from the December Ridership Snapshot threaded below⬇️
The ridership gains reflect the continued impact of the New BART experience, a systemwide focus on customer experience improvements.
Highlights from the December Ridership Snapshot threaded below⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
December ridership rose 13.5% year over year, capping a year of steady growth for BART.
The ridership gains reflect the continued impact of the New BART experience, a systemwide focus on customer experience improvements.
Highlights from the December Ridership Snapshot threaded below⬇️
The ridership gains reflect the continued impact of the New BART experience, a systemwide focus on customer experience improvements.
Highlights from the December Ridership Snapshot threaded below⬇️
On Sunday, January 25, and Sunday, February 1, crews will manage vegetation along the Yellow Line near Orinda that could cause future delays and challenges to provide safe and reliable service.
January 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM
On Sunday, January 25, and Sunday, February 1, crews will manage vegetation along the Yellow Line near Orinda that could cause future delays and challenges to provide safe and reliable service.
❗ Big news for getting to and from BART stations ❗
BART riders can now plan and book short Uber trips to and from BART stations in the BART App. To celebrate the launch of this new feature, the partnership also includes a limited-time discount 💲 at select stations.
BART riders can now plan and book short Uber trips to and from BART stations in the BART App. To celebrate the launch of this new feature, the partnership also includes a limited-time discount 💲 at select stations.
January 20, 2026 at 6:29 PM
❗ Big news for getting to and from BART stations ❗
BART riders can now plan and book short Uber trips to and from BART stations in the BART App. To celebrate the launch of this new feature, the partnership also includes a limited-time discount 💲 at select stations.
BART riders can now plan and book short Uber trips to and from BART stations in the BART App. To celebrate the launch of this new feature, the partnership also includes a limited-time discount 💲 at select stations.
