BART Saw Ridership Boost During Closure Of Prominent Bay Area Freeway: Officials
By Fernando Haro
Published on April 21, 2026.
The closure of the I-80 Freeway in the Bay Area led to a significant increase in BART ridership, with a 16% increase on Friday and 46% on Saturday and Sunday compared to the previous weekend. The increase was attributed to the warm weather and anticipated major traffic disruptions. The surge highlights BART's essential role in transportation, particularly during unexpected disruptions to the region's transportation network.
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