BART’s latest Sustainability Report highlights innovative sustainability initiatives that improve customer experience

The latest BART Sustainability Report, presented to the BART Board of Directors in June, outlines our agency's ongoing implementation of sustainability initiatives that improve the rider experience while reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship, community investment, and regional resiliency. Find the full report here.

"Taking BART even once a month is a small gift you can give to the environment and your community," said BART General Manager Bob Powers. "Despite the financial challenges that lie ahead, BART is approaching the coming decades with optimism and excitement. We can't afford to lose transit-it is essential for a sustainable, connected Bay Area."

The report finds that 86% of BART's contracted electricity in 2024 came from greenhouse gas-free sources, sourced primarily from renewable energy. On average, taking BART instead of driving saves 25.1 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

Highlights from the report include:

• Green Energy & Infrastructure: BART installed more LED lighting at stations and parking lots and continued escalator modernization projects that use sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs.
• Seismic Safety: BART completed its multi-year Earthquake Safety Program, retrofitting core infrastructure like the Transbay Tube to ensure the system can withstand and recover quickly from major quakes.
• EV Expansion: BART secured more than $24 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging across its stations, making EV access easier for riders and nearby residents.
• Transit-Oriented Development: Casa Sueños, a new Transit-Oriented Development at Fruitvale Station, added 179 units and 6,000 square feet of retail space, reinforcing BART's mission to connect residents to jobs, schools, and services while reducing car dependency.
• Community Engagement: Employees launched the BART Green Team, which organizes tree plantings and shoreline cleanups, and hosted a fashion show featuring creations by local students using retired BART paper tickets.

The full 2024 Sustainability Report, including performance metrics and case studies, is available at bart.gov/sustainability.