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Blue and Red Line BART trains at Daly City Station

14.07.2026

BART Schedule Change Revises Train Service and Transfers

Mezzanine and fare gates at Downtown Berkeley BART station

14.07.2026

BART LED lighting upgrades planned for nine stations

19.04.2026

BART posts strongest March ridership since the pandemic

14.07.2026

BART Schedule Change Revises Train Service and Transfers

The BART schedule change will take effect on August 10, 2026, combining operational changes that will improve reliability with more consistent train spacing and shorter waits for some passengers.

14.07.2026

BART LED lighting upgrades planned for nine stations

BART LED lighting upgrades at nine East Bay stations will use $850,000 in Community Project Funding recently secured by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12).

19.04.2026

BART posts strongest March ridership since the pandemic

BART March ridership record totals made March the system’s strongest month since the pandemic. The agency also set several new highs for the recovery period.

BART, Tri-Rail post ridership highs on March demand and Miami games

15.04.2026

Ridership highs for BART in March and Tri-Rail in Miami

BART and Tri-Rail ridership highs marked strong ridership results for both systems, with Bay Area Rapid Transit recording 5,403,140 exits in March and Tri-Rail seeing heavy Saturday traffic in Miami in early April.

BART station closures plan outlines 2027 cuts scenario

27.02.2026

BART station closures plan: up to 15 stations could shut in 2027

BART station closures plan was approved Thursday as a fallback option. The agency says it would be triggered if voters reject a proposed regional sales tax measure expected to appear on the ballot later this year, as reported by CBS News.

BART fare hike in 2026: rates rise as MBTA gates launch

02.01.2026

BART fare hike set for Jan. 1, 2026 as MBTA adds gates

Bay Area Rapid Transit’s BART fare hike is scheduled to start Jan. 1, 2026, raising the average per-trip fare by about 30 cents, or 6.

21.10.2025

Santa Clara VTA Advances BART Tunnel Expansion Plan

Santa Clara VTA reinforced single-bore tunnel alignment on the $12. 7 billion BART Silicon Valley Phase II line, sealing Bay Area rail extension and pushing forward San Jose–Santa Clara transit unity.

30.09.2025

BART completes 715 fare gates installation ahead of deadline

BART completed installing 715 new-age fare gates at 50 stations a year sooner than planned, and this milestone reflects the agency’s commitment to reduce cost evasion as well as build passengers’ trust.

06.09.2025

BART Restores Service After Six-Hour Outage in San Francisco

Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART for short, returned to normal service on Friday after a six-hour service disruption that stranded thousands of commuters in San Francisco and its surrounding counties.

BART has introduced contactless payment options, making commuting faster and more convenient for riders across the Bay Area.

23.08.2025

BART Introduces Contactless Payments for Easier Transit Access

BART has introduced contactless payment options, making commuting faster and more convenient for riders across the Bay Area.

27.07.2025

BART Sees Strong Ridership Growth with New Safety Measures

BART recorded a 13. 4% increase in June ridership compared to last year, driven by safety upgrades, improved cleanliness, and major Bay Area events attracting weekend travelers.

The BART Silicon Valley Phase II just received a $100 million boost, moving the project one step closer to extending rail service deep into San José.

07.07.2025

BART Silicon Valley Phase II Receives $100 Million Grant

The BART Silicon Valley Phase II just received a $100 million boost, moving the project one step closer to extending rail service deep into San José.