Does Brentwood have BART?
BART to Antioch extends rail service into East Contra Costa County. The eBART project is supported by Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Contra Costa County, Tri Delta Transit, MTC, TRANSPLAN, ECCRFFA, CCTA, and Caltrans. BART adopted the project in April 2009 and construction began in early 2011.
Will BART extend to Brentwood?
Future plans also include its extension of the line to Oakley, Brentwood and Byron in Contra Costa County.
Does BART run to Antioch?
Transfers from a traditional BART train to a BART to Antioch train are quick and easy. The DMUs run on their own tracks in the median of State Route 4 and connect with the existing BART system at a Transfer Platform just east of the Pittsburg Bay Point Station.
When did eBART open?
| eBART | |
|---|---|
| Daily ridership | 8,200 (Q4 2019) |
| History | |
| Opened | May 26, 2018 |
| Technical |
Does BART go to Pittsburg?
Pittsburg/Bay Point is part of the yellow line serving northern and eastern Contra Costa County. A transfer platform located just outside the station connects riders to the BART to Antioch trains.
Is BART safe?
BART itself is safer than most local bus systems, and the portion of BART between the airport and San Francisco is especially safe. At the weeknight hours you’ll be riding, most folks will be airport passengers or workers.
Who owns BART transit?
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
With an average of 411,000 weekday passengers and 118 million annual passengers in fiscal year 2019, BART is the fifth-busiest heavy rail rapid transit system in the United States and is operated by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District which formed in 1957.
How much is BART from Antioch to San Francisco?
The best way to get from Antioch to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 1h 12m and costs $7 – $10.
What is an Antioch train?
Antioch Station Antioch is a terminal station on the yellow line serving northern and eastern Contra Costa County. It is part of a new rail system that connects to BART’s Pittsburg/Bay Point station using state-of-the art Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles.
How long has BART been around?
1972
Bay Area Rapid Transit
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bart.gov |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | September 11, 1972 |
| Operator(s) | San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District |
Is the BART safe?
To reassure everyone that service is as safe as possible, BART has implemented a rigorous safety plan. Here is what you can expect when you use BART to travel across San Francisco and the region.
Where is the BART station in Pittsburg Center?
The Pittsburg Center Station entrance is located on Railroad Ave. above State Route Highway 4. It is served by Tri Delta Transit and 240 BART parking spaces are available minutes away on Bliss Ave. The Antioch Station entrance is located at 1600 Slatten Ranch Road in Antioch.
Where is the new BART station in Antioch?
To celebrate, BART held a community ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the new Antioch Station featuring free preview train rides and local entertainment. The new service between the Pittsburg/Bay Point Station and Antioch is 10 miles long, adds two new stations, and provides much needed congestion relief on State Route 4.
Is there a BART transfer from Pittsburg Center to Antioch?
At the Transfer Platform, riders simply exit one train and walk across the platform to board the other train. BART passengers trying to reach the Pittsburg Center Station or the Antioch Station remain in the BART train to reach the Transfer Platform. The Transfer Platform is only reachable by train.
Why is Bart to Antioch a good idea?
BART to Antioch increases the opportunity for people to use public transit, thereby reducing auto use and air pollution. Below are a few facts about why the project is an environmentally sustainable choice for East Contra Costa County: