Took the train back home after the giants game yesterday. Walked the entire train to use the…read morerestroom and they had none. Asked the conductor about the restroom and they said it was out of order. They couldn't tell me they had a train in service with no restroom. They wonder why no one wants to give them more taxpayer's money.

First time taking CalTrain at the San Bruno station this morning and it was a good experience…read more The platform for riding the trains are upstairs and there are 2 sides-southbound to SF and northboud to San Jose. For parking, you need to have the parking number that is painted on the ground and key it into the machine when paying. Parking is $5.50 a day and tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines upstairs on the platform. You can also purchase CalTrain tickets at these machines or tap your clipper card on the black kiosks. As far as cleanliness of the station and trains, they are generally kept clean and well maintained. CalTrain is definitely more expensive than Bart but they are usually on schedule with times and there are restrooms on the train. The newer trains even have power outlets so you can charge your devices.

An excellent Traction Power Substation! When last inspected, all H-Breakers and DC Feeder Breakers…read morewere in "Tip Top Shape"! ‍‼⁉‍‍‍ ok ok ooo o

the new fare gates barely work. clipper tags often don't register. and when they do, one or both…read moregates often won't open. commuting is enough of a struggle without missing trains on account of constantly malfunctioning equipment

In my opinion, one of the safest BART stations in the Bay Area…read more A few years ago, we got off from this station mistaking it for El Cerrito Del Norte station. What'd did I know? I'm from DC (Daly City) and wasn't familiar with the East Bay BART stations; especially two stations with identical sounding names. However, it was a fortuitous mistake as it's in a fairly safe neighborhood with a strip mall directly across the station. There's also a good number of underrated places to eat in the area. It doesn't have a huge parking lot, or even a huge parking structure like some stations, but it's adequate enough for the area and it's easy to navigate in and out off. It has a very secluded and intimate feel to it. I also like the fact that the rails are elevated above ground so you can view the surrounding neighborhoods and area. It makes one's commute much more pleasant if you look out the windows and see the sunrise or sunset on any given day. Structurally speaking, its minimal, simple design doesn't stand out. However, the plum trees planted in the parking lot separates it from the rest. Especially when the flowers bloom in late winter. They almost rival the Cherry Blossom trees when it comes to beauty.

Was able to get on our train in time to make it to our concert at the oakland Arena at the Coliseum…read morestop. Only $7.50 round trip. Only downside was that you have to buy a clipper card for $3 charge and only one person can use it. Wasn't clear and ended up putting twice as. Much as needed in the card. Better to download the app and save that cost and hassle.

This line is honestly a gamble, no shade but when it's the older woman driving, it's always late…read moreand super slow, and she doesn't pick up passengers. Every other bus driver is amazing.

AC TRANSIT 800 LINE BUS HOT-LINE: 1-800-THS-SUKS…read more As you can tell from my title this is what I thought about this service. I will provide you the scenario. Last Saturday night I walked to the station at 1st St. and Mission St. At around 1:45AM the 800 Bus passed by this station. A man advised the passengers at this station if you want to take the next 800 Bus the best chance is to walk to the station around Sansome St. and Market Street. I walked with 3 others to that station. What happened next was an adventure I like to forget (great for writing a short story to be published on the New Yorker but not great for trying to get back home to the East Bay late Saturday night/ early Sunday morning which can be very dangerous). Below is my formal complaint to AC Transit which I emailed and consisted of two paragraphs: Last Saturday I had to take the 800 bus back to Oakland. I walked to three bus stops before I could take a bus that was not full back to Oakland. One of the stops that I am complaining about is around Montgomery Bart station, which was the second bus stop I walked to (Beale Street and Howard Street was the first). The bus arrived around 2AM. The bus was half full yet it passed every possible passenger at this station. Seven of us ran to the bus when it made a stop at a stoplight. The bus driver ignored our pleas of letting us in. The bus was half empty!! In summary a group of us walked to Market and 7th where we were fortunate to take the 800 bus at 3:30 AM. I arrived at my destination at about 4:45AM. My complaint isn't only this station but the 800 bus line service during late Saturday night/ early Sunday morning. There should have been more buses available during the weekend because the 800 buses become full to capacity. The main complaint is however at this station because I had to wait about another 2 1/2 hours before I arrived in Oakland. Arriving at Oakland around 4:45AM isn't the safest thing to do; I eventually found out the next morning that 2 people in Oakland were shot that night. That could've been me. It was irresponsible for that bus driver to pass by station at Market Street & Montgomery Street when that bus was half full. I am not only voicing my opinions here but at Yelp and other online reviews regarding the inept service of the 800 bus line last Saturday night. The last time I wrote a 1-star review was Chris Daly's Buck Tavern. The reason I reviewed it as a 1-star is because I don't personally like Chris Daly because of his political antics. However the review for the 800 Line bus is more warranted and justified.

Bay Area Rapid transit is a vital link for citizens of the East Bay and part of SF and Livermore…read more In 2019 it carried almost 120 million passengers. With seven lines and 110 miles of track, its cars get alot of use. They will inevitable need to be repaired. This is where the Hayward Shop comes in. The shop provides the essential maintenance and rehab the cars need to keep up with the system demands. If you are into trains the yard can be a fascinating place to watch not only the trains themselves but the constant movement as repaired trains leave and arrive, but also the complex operation a train yard can be. From the companies website: "BART needs increased maintenance capacity as part of its Fleet of the Future program. The Hayward Maintenance Complex (HMC) will ensure that BART's maintenance and repair capacity is sufficient to support the new railcar fleet for both the current system and system expansions."

The train ride is slow but comfortable…read more If you're trying to catch the first ferry into the city for the morning commute be warned. There are two trains that funnel into the 6:30am ferry. One arrives at 5:58 the other at 6:21. Be warned the ferry is FAR from the train depot. I am a very fast walker and have come within seconds of missing the ferry almost every time. The ferry does not board at 6:30, it LEAVES at 6:30. There is allegedly a shuttle to connect the train to the ferry but it's nowhere to be found at this hour. I'm not sure who designed this terrible layover time but be warned if you are even the slightest bit slow you will miss the ferry.

Great service! On time! Danny and Mike were fantastic employees assisting all passengers!read more

Thank you to all drivers and hidden heroes - thanks for continuing to provide access to…read moretransportation in Alameda County. Much appreciation from your residents - I am only one of many.