BART's El Cerrito del Norte Station Modernization Updated 8/9
On August 1, 2017, preparations began for Bay Area Rapid Transit's long-term Station Modernization project at El Cerrito del Norte Station. Over the next two years, this project will upgrade and expand the station to relieve crowding, improve accessibility, reduce fare evasion, and enhance the customer experience.
Improvements include expansion of the paid area of the station, including a new station agent booth and new fare gates, two new elevators and stairwells within the paid area providing access to the platform, new restrooms, new public art installations, and improvements to the Ohlone Greenway.
The contractor has removed 42 parking spaces at the corner of the parking lot near Hill Street and San Pablo Avenue to provide storage and trailer space for the construction crew. This area was fenced off August 2nd.
BART relocated a number of the bus stops. On the new map, the CDPH Shuttle and Golden Gate Transit have switched places. Also, over the next month or so, BART will be replacing some of the windows in the station and this work may require bus stop relocation as well. There will be signs and barricades showing the changes.
Inside the station BART has closed a portion of the Concourse to the south of the Station Agent booth. Barricades have been built around the closed area. An accessible path through the station will always be provided. Non-accessible pedestrian paths have been marked as well to help guide you away from the bus lanes.
