Environmental protests, particularly regarding the impact of construction on communities and natural habitats, significantly delayed the construction of BART in the late 1960s.
Milton Glaser, a renowned graphic designer, created the iconic BART logo and color scheme in the 1960s.
San Jose was not initially served by BART when it opened in 1972. Service to San Jose began with the extension of the system in later years.
The Berryessa/North San Jose Extension, completed in 2020, brought BART service to San Jose for the first time.
The initial planning and development of BART involved the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa.
One of the main goals of BART was to reduce traffic congestion in the Bay Area and provide an efficient public transportation option
The Warm Springs/South Fremont Extension, completed in 2017, extended BART service to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The Berryessa/North San Jose Extension, which opened in 2020
The BART system's transbay tube, which connects San Francisco and Oakland, is approximately 4 miles in length.
BART began operation in the 1960s, with the first segment opening to the public on September 11, 1972.
The original BART system had 15 stations when it first opened in 1972.
