BART tried to give Milpitas Station a little social media shine this week, and transit watchers wasted no time pointing out a small problem: the station is not actually new.
Today, the BART’s official X account replied to a user with a short message calling Milpitas “a new station” and inviting riders to “come check it out,” a bit of promotional copy that immediately drew comments from local transit fans. The reply, directed at @cocogoatmain, @OUTFRONTMEDIAUS and @VTA, circulated among Bay Area commuters, many of whom reminded BART that the stop has been in service for years.
Yes! Milpitas is a new station. Come check it out and there are great views on the ride.
— BART (@SFBART) March 24, 2026
BART’s Reply On X
In its reply on X, BART wrote, “Milpitas is a new station. Come check it out, and there are great views on the ride,” a short post that is visible on the agency’s account. The message appears in a thread that also tags advertising partner Outfront Media and the Valley Transportation Authority, giving the exchange a quick promotional flavor.
Not Actually New: It Opened In 2020
Milpitas Station began revenue service on June 13, 2020, as part of the BART Silicon Valley (Berryessa) extension, according to VTA. That extension added Milpitas and Berryessa/North San José stations after years of planning and delay, with the openings widely covered by regional outlets. The gap between that well-documented history and BART’s casual “new station” phrasing is what prompted many of the online corrections.
Station Details And Key Connections
BART lists the stop at 1755 S. Milpitas Blvd. and notes that parking and many station amenities are managed by VTA, including large parking lots and EV chargers. The station connects with VTA light rail and multiple bus routes, making it a major intermodal hub in the South Bay. Those practical details, from the address to the parking setup, are exactly what riders tend to cite when they push back on anyone calling Milpitas “new.”…