"People said that before but now they all say it's nice and everything. And those are all elements of making our passengers welcome to come back," Raburn said.īART rider Edward Inocancio said he has seen real improvement since the days when the cars felt like they were falling apart. It's negative and we're doing everything we can to change that because we have changed, with the new train cars, with the refurbishment of the train system, with how we police the system. "This is the refurbishment of a 50-year-old station that needed to have a serious renewal," said District 4 BART director Robert Raburn.ĭirector Raburn acknowledged the transit agency's sinking reputation. The only part of the project yet to be completed is the installation of new gates to deter fare evaders. The 19th Street renovation cost more than $70 million, paid for with local, state and federal funding. Colorful artwork now graces some of the staircases. A new bathroom with an attendant has been added, as well as a second elevator. Lighting has been improved and glass now replaces the old brick barriers. The station space has been expanded, with lots of walls and obstructions removed. "But we made it and it's because of all of you here." Gosh! And this is 2023!" said Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Work is now complete at BART's 19th Street station and officials hope it will help lure people back onto the trains. OAKLAND - Local leaders attended a ribbon-cutting Saturday for a renovation project seven years in the making. Dignitaries commemorate renovation of 19th Street BART station in Oakland 03:23
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