The BART Strike Survival Guide: Extra Ferry Service, Carpooling, Strike Updates

We've pulled together as much information as possible to help commuters in the event of a BART strike Monday. Check these articles for specifics:

BART Says Probably No Service on Wednesday
BART officials, unions resume negotiations.


AC Transit Contract Talks Resume Today
Unions representing AC Transit employees have not announced a strike date. They have said they will give the public 24 hours' notice before striking.

Need a ride to the East Bay from San Francisco after work? Check out these new casual carpool locations on Spear and Beale streets to get you where you want to go.  

Going to SFO? Grab a free shuttle from the Millbrae Caltrain station. 

Park for free in BART lots during the strike! Use them to coordinate your casual carpool, BART officials suggest. If you hold a parking pass, never fear -- you will be reimbursed for each day of the strike.   

BART will provide charter bus service to San Francisco from the Fremont, El Cerrito del Norte, East Dublin/Pleasanton and Walnut Creek BART stations, beginning at 5 a.m. 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
SF Bay Ferry plans to use all available vessels, provide special Oakland-SF schedules during commute hours and extend service hours.

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

Website & App Match Riders With Drivers, For A Fee
Learn about Avego's ride-sharing system. Could this be your BART strike solution?

Casual Carpool Sites in Piedmont and Nearby
For morning carpooling to San Francisco.

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