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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 Visit us at bart.gov 🚇💙

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BART @bart.gov · 15h

Ridership growth is only part of the solution to BART’s significant financial crisis. To close BART’s $375 million deficit with only fare revenue, current ridership levels would need to more than double.

Find more September ridership highlights here: www.bart.gov/news/article...

BART ridership continues to grow; September ridership increased by 10% over previous year | Bay Area Rapid Transit

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BART @bart.gov · 15h

🔵 Usage of Clipper START, the region’s low-income discount fare program, is at an all-time high and accounted for 3.4% of total trips in September.

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BART @bart.gov · 15h

🔵 Overall, September ridership was 10% higher compared to previous year (5,047,000 total trips).

🔵 Highest ridership day of the month was September 10th (220,073).

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BART @bart.gov · 15h

🚨BART ridership continues to grow 🚨

There have been notable gains on weekends. Saturday ridership this September was nearly 20% higher compared to the previous year. People are taking BART for purposes beyond getting to the office.

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BART @bart.gov · 18h

Yep!

BART @bart.gov · 19h

Read more about BART’s robust earthquake protocol and find our safety tips at www.bart.gov/news/article...

October 16: BART to participate in Great ShakeOut 2025 | Bay Area Rapid Transit

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BART @bart.gov · 19h

At 10:16am, BART staff will trigger our ShakeAlert early warning earthquake system to ensure it's working correctly.

Trains will automatically slow down to 27mph before coming to a very brief stop. We’ll also make a systemwide public announcement encouraging riders to be prepared for earthquakes.

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BART @bart.gov · 19h

BART will participate in the 2025 International ShakeOut Day earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, to test our emergency response systems and to help raise public awareness of the importance of having a plan and being prepared.

Banner for ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event with text "Get Ready to ShakeOut," date "October 16, 2025," and registration link "ShakeOut.org.

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BART @bart.gov · 22h

When will Caltrans start adding time via transit to their freeway signs? ⏳

BART @bart.gov · 22h

Take transit.

It’s safer, better for the environment and it will support our ability to fund service and make improvements.

Google Maps image showing a longer drive time (one hour and 14 minutes) from Walnut Creek to downtown SF compared to taking BART (39 minutes).

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BART @bart.gov · 22h

These folks were smart and headed to Walnut Creek BART Station instead of driving.

More riders = more investments into service delivery and innovation.

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BART @bart.gov · 22h

Take transit.

It’s safer, better for the environment and it will support our ability to fund service and make improvements.

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BART @bart.gov · 5d

Take BART to Dreamforce next week and use Tap and Ride! Riders can pay adult fares at BART fare gates using physical contactless credit or debit cards or mobile payment methods, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Use BART's Trip Planner for detailed routes and transit options.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

BART is also grateful to Senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguín for championing this legislation and their fierce advocacy for transit funding.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

BART will continue to identify additional cost savings and efficiencies to address our deficit, and we welcome the enhanced accountability measures and financial efficiency review included in SB 63.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

Before measure funds become available, BART will rely on internal cuts, efficiency measures, and a series of one-time solutions to pay for operations.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

The BART Board of Directors supported SB 63 because it will cover a significant portion of BART’s operating deficit and allow us to maintain current service levels and improve the rider experience.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

A regional transportation funding measure would provide a reliable funding source for BART and other agencies to address deficits caused by remote work.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

SB 63 is a historic opportunity to allow voters in five counties of the Bay Area to consider a sales tax measure in November 2026 aimed at preserving and improving transit.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

BART is grateful to Governor Newsom for signing Senate Bill (SB) 63 into law. The Governor has been a steadfast advocate of transit and BART specifically, recognizing our role in moving the region and strengthening the economy.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

Our next event will be Trunk or Treat on October 28th at Lake Merritt Station, 4pm-7pm 🎃🍬👻 Learn more about fun stuff happening at BART at bart.gov/fun.

Fun Stuff | Bay Area Rapid Transit

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

🔊 Sound On 🔊 You’re listening to SFJAZZ High School All-Stars, B DeVeaux, and Sun Hop Fat who performed at BART Sounds Tracks Jazz Festival last weekend at North Berkeley Station! 🎷🎸🎹🎤

What a lovely day to celebrate local musicians and transit in the beginning of Fall 🍂

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

👍Every Monday, we're releasing a new BART Cab Cam video of every line in every direction. So far, we’ve released most of the videos, and we have 5 more to go!

▶️Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be alerted when a new video posts!

BART @bart.gov · 1d

📺 Happy Monday! We have another Cab Cam video for you! You’re watching sped-up footage of the BART Red Line from the view of a rider from Millbrae to Richmond.

Head to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@BARTable for the full video.

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BART @bart.gov · 3d

West Oakland Station is reopened. Trains are making normal stops.

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BART @bart.gov · 3d

There is a station closure at West Oakland due to police activity.

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