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Parsons Brinckerhoff

1956: The Parsons Brinckerhoff Report outlines plans for the regional transit system that will become BART.

District History

1957: The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is officially formed by the California State Legislature.

Fremont Flyer

1972: On October 2, a computer failure sends the “Fremont Flyer” off the tracks, leading to a redesign of BART train control.

North Concord Opens

1995: BART expands to North Concord/Martinez, the first of four extensions that would open in the next 18 months.

Early Construction

1971: After seven years of construction across the Bay Area, the initial operating segment from Fremont to MacArthur is completed.

Embarcadero Station

1976: Embarcadero Station opens in Downtown San Francisco. This station, not part of the original plans, soon becomes one of BART’s busiest.

Air Filtration

2020: COVID-19 initially reduces ridership by 94%. BART responds by enhancing air filtration and adding cleaning staff.