BART History

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is a regional train system serving the San Francisco Bay Area, established in the 1960s to improve public transportation. It began operating in the early 1970s, gradually expanding to connect cities across San Francisco, Oakland, and surrounding counties. Designed to reduce traffic congestion and provide a fast, reliable alternative to driving, BART now features modern trains and extensive rail lines. Over the decades, it has grown to support hundreds of thousands of daily riders, becoming a vital part of the area's transportation infrastructure.