On Tuesday, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Director Mark Foley says station closures have been delayed for the time being, but could occur by July 2027.
At the Pittsburg City Council Meeting, during a presentation “BART Alternative Services Framework if the November 2026 Ballot Measure Fails” Foley proclaimed he had “breaking news” after speaking with the general manager. He shared based on feedback; the concept of station closures has been moved out of Phase 1 and moved as an “option” in Phase 2 which he called a significant shift.
At BART’s February 12 meeting, BART directors received a report where 15 stations could be closed over the next two years – including all East Contra Costa Stations in the City of Pittsburg and the City of Antioch E-BART. This would mean East County residents nearest station would be in the City of Concord. The plan also called for the Tri Valley to lose stations as well…