04/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/02/2024 13:56
BART's next major track improvement project will focus on replacing track equipment near Richmond Station. On four non-consecutive weekends in February, March, and April workers will replace an interlocking near Richmond Station. Interlockings allow BART to safely move trains from line to line and are an essential part of the system. Work will also be done to address vegetation that could impact service.
The weekend dates for this project are February 17-19 (Presidents' Day Weekend), 3/16-17, 4/13-14, and 4/27-28.
Cyclists might find it faster to ride their bike along Nevin Ave in Richmond and the Ohlone Greenway to avoid the bus bridge and reduced frequency on the Richmond line.
You can keep up with the latest updates for trackway repair projects that impact service by going to our Alerts and Advisories page. BART's Trip Planner has been improved to show the full customer journey including bus bridges.
BART wants to thank AC Transit for providing buses for BART riders during this track closure. Bay Area transit agencies are improving regional coordination to keep the Bay Area moving.
The equipment being replaced is decades old and has outlived its design life. Riders will enjoy a smoother, safer, more reliable, and quieter ride once the projects are complete.
This upcoming work is part of BART's overall effort to improve the safety and reliability of the 131-mile, 50 station system. You can learn more about the progress of this work by reading the 2023 Measure RR Annual Report published by the independent Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee.
This article was originally posted on January 22, 2024.