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Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle
FILE-- A BART extension to two new stations in Pittsburg and Antioch will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free preview rides on May 25, transit agency officials said Wednesday.
FILE-- A BART extension to two new stations in Pittsburg and Antioch will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free preview rides on May 25, transit agency officials said Wednesday.
Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle
FILE-- A BART extension to two new stations in Pittsburg and Antioch will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free preview rides on May 25, transit agency officials said Wednesday.
FILE-- A BART extension to two new stations in Pittsburg and Antioch will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free preview rides on May 25, transit agency officials said Wednesday.
Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle
Respect the line. Don't be that person rolling up to the yellow strip and jumping the queue when the train arrives.
Respect the line. Don't be that person rolling up to the yellow strip and jumping the queue when the train arrives.
Photo: Gabrielle Lurie, The Chronicle
Do everyone a favor and move the hand-hold straps so they’re not all bunched together. Or, if you're tall enough, switch spots so your shorter commute buddy can use the strap instead.
Do everyone a favor and move the hand-hold straps so they’re not all bunched together. Or, if you're tall enough, switch spots so your shorter commute buddy can use the strap instead.
Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
If you're near the doors and everyone is off-loading,
do the crowd a courtesy and exit too. You're taking up valuable space in the doorway and slowing down the disembarking process. The train won't leave without you; just hop back in when everyone is done exiting.
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If you're near the doors and everyone is off-loading,
do the crowd a courtesy and exit too. You're taking up valuable space in the doorway and slowing down the disembarking process. The train won't leave
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Photo: Jessica Olthof, The Chronicle
On that note, let everyone disembark from the train before pushing your way into the car. It's common courtesy, and it gets everyone on the train faster.
On that note, let everyone disembark from the train before pushing your way into the car. It's common courtesy, and it gets everyone on the train faster.
Photo: Terray Sylvester, The Chronicle
Move as far in as you can. We know that when you got on there was plenty of space. But the train is going to fill up, so be a good BART citizen and preemptively move away from the doors.
Move as far in as you can. We know that when you got on there was plenty of space. But the train is going to fill up, so be a good BART citizen and preemptively move away from the doors.
Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle
Is the train full? Then please take off your backpack/wide purse/yoga mat. You'll save someone room, and you won't have to keep hitting other people with your bag.
Is the train full? Then please take off your backpack/wide purse/yoga mat. You'll save someone room, and you won't have to keep hitting other people with your bag.
Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
Don't put your luggage in front of you if you’re in the four seat-quad. Put it to the side (like this considerate passenger) so someone can take those seats.
Don't put your luggage in front of you if you’re in the four seat-quad. Put it to the side (like this considerate passenger) so someone can take those seats.
Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
When you're riding the escalator, don't forget it's standing on the right and walking on the left. This is an especially important rule on the way down to the platform, when people may be hurrying to catch a train.
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When you're riding the escalator, don't forget it's standing on the right and walking on the left. This is an especially important rule on the way down to the platform, when people may be hurrying to catch a
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Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
Give those headphones a check. Your music might sound great to you, but you don't want those beats escaping into the car. Nothing's more annoying than being subjected to someone else's musical preferences.
Give those headphones a check. Your music might sound great to you, but you don't want those beats escaping into the car. Nothing's more annoying than being subjected to someone else's musical preferences.
Photo: Brand X Pictures, Getty Images
Give your seat up to people who need it. This should go without saying... but we all know it doesn’t.
Give your seat up to people who need it. This should go without saying... but we all know it doesn’t.
Photo: Katy Raddatz, The Chronicle
Always take the seat closer to the window, especially if you're in the four-seater orientation. It's considerate — and you're less likely to be trampled on by someone trying to get to the empty seat.
Always take the seat closer to the window, especially if you're in the four-seater orientation. It's considerate — and you're less likely to be trampled on by someone trying to get to the empty seat.
Photo: Michael Short, Special To The Chronicle
BART will debut two new stations in Pittsburg and Antioch in May
ANTIOCH (BCN)
A BART extension to two new stations in Pittsburg and Antioch will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free preview rides on May 25, transit agency officials said Wednesday.
A day later, regular service will begin to the new Pittsburg Center and Antioch stations from a transfer point at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station.
The 10-mile extension on tracks in the median of state Highway 4 will carry 2,400 people per hour in each direction during rush hours on new diesel multiple unit vehicles that use renewable diesel from hydrogenated vegetable oil, according to BART officials.
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According to the agency, the $525 million cost of the extension was roughly half of the estimated $1 billion it would cost to extend BART's traditional electric-powered lines.
During the free preview day on May 25, rides will run from 1-8 p.m. They will start at Antioch BART and run to Pittsburg/Bay Point station. After 3 p.m., they will begin making stops at the Pittsburg Center Station.
BART will also show off the agency's new "Fleet of the Future" trains for tours. The ribbon-cutting is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. with speeches from BART's general manager, board members and local politicians.
The Pittsburgh High School Jazz Combo and the Antioch High School Music Masters will provide live music at the event in the new Antioch BART station on 1600 Slatten Road.