Why are there no bikes in first BART car?

Why aren't bikes allowed in the first car of a train? In the event of an emergency the train operator needs to have a quick, unimpeded path through the first car to emergency controls and to provide assistance. This policy also provides a space for anyone who does not want to be on a car with bikes.



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Permits are required for (electric only) motorized scooters/two-wheeled vehicles. Smoking or vaping is prohibited in stations or on trains. Gasoline, flammable or volatile solvents, acids, or hazardous or explosive materials are not allowed in stations or on trains.

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The BART Board of Directors passed the proof of payment requirement on October 26, 2017, to deter fare evasion. The new ordinance took effect January 1, 2018. Any person inside the paid area of BART must be prepared to show a magnetic stripe ticket or Clipper card with valid fare.

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In the US, the tracks and area next to the track is owned by the train company, and without explicit permission, you are trespassing if you go there.

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Only one pet per carrier permitted. Maximum weight of pet with carrier is 20 pounds. The maximum size for pet carriers is 19 long x 14 wide x 10.5 high. For your pet's comfort and safety, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier.

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But BART Police Officers will ticket riders who eat or drink in the 'Paid Area,' which we define as the places where you need a ticket such as inside the fare gates of a station, on platforms or on any train. State law sets the fine as high as $250 and up to 48 hours of community service for this infraction.

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A: Yes. BART Police Officers are fully sworn Peace Officers that have the same powers of arrest as city Police Officers and county Sheriff's Deputies.

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