Politics & Government

BART Strike Survival Guide: Extra Ferry Service, Carpooling, Transbay Bus Service

Transit officials are warning that a possible BART strike on Monday could tie up traffic throughout the Bay Area, including on the Bay Bridge and the Dumbarton Bridge.

Patch editors have pulled together as much information as possible to help commuters in the event of a BART strike Monday. Check out these articles for specifics:

Caltrain northbound and southbound trains are still running as scheduled.Β 

In addition, BART will operate charter bus service to San FranciscoΒ from the Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton, El Cerrito delΒ Norte and FremontΒ BART stations, beginning at 5 a.m.Β This bus service will only be able to accomodate between 2,000 and 4,000 riders a day each way.

SF Bay Ferry Will Beef Up Service If BART Workers Strike.Β 

Where and How to Carpool During a BART StrikeΒ Locations, tips and "etiquette" for the new carpooler.

Check out this Patch Map of casual carpool locations.Β 

Taking the Transbay BusΒ from Redwood City, Menlo Park or San FranciscoΒ (Unless they strike, too).Β 

Driving?Β Check traffic conditions first.Β 

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