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BART’s development partners are initiating construction of 240-affordable housing units at the West Oakland BART Station on September 14, 2026. This work impacts station access including buses, vehicle and bicycle parking, pick-up/drop-off, and circulation. Thread 👇

Approximately 240 out of 440 parking spaces will be removed for this phase of construction, leaving 200 first-come, first-served Daily Parking spaces available, including 11 ADA spaces. Additional BART customer parking is available at most other BART stations with parking

Circulation: Vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation will remain open on the east and north sides of the station site. Access to the south from the entrance will be restricted.

Pick-up/Drop-off: Regular Pick-up/Drop-off will be moved to Southbound Chester at 7th St and Westbound 7th at Center Street. Accessible Pick-up/Drop will continue to be accommodated in the current location in front of the station. Ride App Pick-up: use Regular Pick-up/Drop-off locations

Bicycle Parking: All bike parking from the south (5th Street) side of the station has been relocated to the north (7th Street) side.