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The BART Strike Survival Guide: Extra Ferry Service, Carpooling, Transbay Bus Service
Transit officials are warning that a possible BART strike on Monday could tie up traffic throughout the Bay Area, including on the Bay Bridge and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Patch editors have pulled together as much information as possible to help commuters in the event of a BART strike Monday. Check out these articles for specifics:
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.
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will operate its regular bus service, except for its stop at the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
The authority's Wheels bus service will drop passengers off near the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, where BART will be providing charter bus service to San Francisco..
BART will also provide charter bus service to San Francisco from the Walnut Creek, El Cerrito del Norte and Fremont 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.
Alameda is operating special shuttles to Harbor and Main Street terminals.
Where and How to Carpool During a BART Strike Locations, tips and "etiquette" for the new carpooler.
Check out this Patch Map of casual carpool locations.
Taking the Transbay Bus from San Leandro, Castro Valley or Alameda (Unless they strike, too).
Driving? Check traffic conditions first.
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