BART Bike Stations

The safe and convenient way to park your bike while you commute. There are currently seven locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Each station offers slightly different services, including valet parking, controlled-access parking, bike rentals, bike repairs, and more.

EXPLORE BART’S BIKE STATIONS:

1. Downtown Berkeley

ADDRESS:	2023 Center St. Berkeley, CA 94704 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(510) 548-7433 (E-mail BikeHub) (888) 540-0546 (BikeLink hotline)
OPEN HOURS:	Staffed 7am – 8pm Weekdays BikeLink Secure Parking: 24 hrs
CAPACITY:	333 bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Free Valet Parking during staffed hours
24Hr Controlled Access
Rentals
Repairs & Sales
BikeLink Cards Sold Here

2. Fruitvale

ADDRESS:	3301 E. 12th St. Suite 141 Oakland, CA 94601 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(510) 536-2200 (E-mail BikeHub)
OPEN HOURS:	6:30am – 7:30pm Weekdays
CAPACITY:	200 Bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Free Valet Parking
Repairs & Sales
Bikelink Cards Sold Here

3. Embarcadero

ADDRESS:	298 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(888) 659-2291 (E-mail BikeHub) (888) 540-0546 (BikeLink hotline)
OPEN HOURS:	21 hours, station closed ~1am-4am
CAPACITY:	96 bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

24Hr Controlled Access
BikeLink Cards NOT available for sale here.

4. Ashby

ADDRESS:	3100 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(888) 659-2291 (E-mail BikeHub) (888) 540-0546 (BikeLink hotline)
OPEN HOURS:	24 hours
CAPACITY:	128 bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

24Hr Controlled Access
BikeLink Cards NOT available for sale here.

5. Uptown

ADDRESS:	1775 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(510) 858-7555 (E-mail BikeHub)
OPEN HOURS:	7am – 8pm Weekdays
CAPACITY:	130 bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Free Valet Parking
Repairs & Sales
BikeLink Cards Sold Here

6. Civic Center

ADDRESS:	1150 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(888) 659-2291 (E-mail BikeHub) (888) 540-0546 (BikeLink hotline)
OPEN HOURS:	21 hours, station closed ~1am-4am
CAPACITY:	89 bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

24Hr Controlled Access
BikeLink Cards NOT available for sale here.

7. Pleasant Hill

ADDRESS:	7011 Sunne Ln #124 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (See Map)
CONTACT:	(925) 464-5040 (E-mail BikeHub) (888) 540-0546 (BikeLink Hotline)
OPEN HOURS:	Staffed 7am – 11am Weekdays BikeLink Secure Parking: 24 hrs
CAPACITY:	215 bikes

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

24Hr Controlled Access
Repairs & Sales
BikeLink Cards Sold Here
Bikeep FREE secure bike parking (learn more here)

8. Bikeep 16th Mission

FREE smart bike racks provide additional security alongside your own lock and secured seat. Basic registration and Clipper card required. Register here, and learn more here.

9. Hayward

FREE smart bike racks provide additional security alongside your own lock and secured seat. Basic registration and Clipper card required. Register here, and learn more here.

How it Works

The Bike Station Program offers 3 types of secure bike parking options: FREE valet bike parking, 24-hour* controlled-access parking, and secure bike racks.

* or whenever BART facilities are open

Free valet parking:

Register in-person. Sign in and hand us your bike, no lock required. Mechanics are available for bike repairs, and common commute gear and products are available.

24-hour controlled-access parking:

Purchase a BikeLink card online or at any staffed Bike Station. Then register at bikelink.org. You can now use all BikeLink facilities found throughout California.
Your $20 Bike Link card is pre-loaded with $20 parking value. A one time ID verification is required to use the controlled-access bike stations. Verification is free at Bikelink.org, or $5 at a BikeLink kiosk.
Always lock your bicycle. These are unattended, shared use facilities.

Free smart bike racks:

Bikeep smart racks adds security alongside your own lock and secured seat. See here for more info, and here to register.

VALET PARKING

Valet Parking

Valet bike parking is free during the day. After a quick one-time registration, follow the steps below to use valet service:

Remove necessary items from bicycle and place bicycle in rack at front counter.
Take a claim ticket, tear in half. Attach the larger half to to your bicycle, the smaller is your claim check: keep it safe!
Sign into parking form. Include your full name, a brief description of the bicycle, and the last four numbers on your ticket.
Always keep an eye on your bicycle until a staff member acknowledges you or has secured your bike behind the counter.

Rules

For security, we do not allow overnight parking (exceptions may be made for reverse commuters, please inquire). A $5 overnight fee will be assessed each night, and bicycles left over one week may be donated or given to police.
We are not responsible for any articles attached on the bike and bikes left overnight.
Only you and those you designate on your Registration Form can retrieve your bike.

It is easier to park your bike when: unused bags/baskets are closed and folded, helmets are buckled to the top frame of your bike, and loose items are secured.

Our space is optimized for traditional-sized bicycles. We may accommodate cargo bicycles when possible. We do not park scooters, recumbents, or other bikes that cannot safely fit in our racks. Gas motors are never permitted in the Station.

Available at: Downtown Berkeley, Fruitvale & Uptown

CONTROLLED ACCESS

Controlled Access Parking

Our Controlled Access Bike Stations are available 21-24 hours a day (see below). Parking costs just 5¢/hr from 8am – 8pm weekdays, and 3¢/hr all other times.

The Basics

Close the door behind you every time you enter or exit. DO NOT allow anyone else in or out. Each user must check-in and check-out with their own card.

Once inside, you have 10 minutes to remain in the station. Beyond this, an alarm will sound and we will be alerted of potential security breaches.

Always lock your bike. This is an unattended, shared-use facility.

Park for up to 10 days at a time. Overtime Rates apply. Bikes left longer may be considered abandoned.

Your bicycle must always be identified with your Bike Link ID Card Number. Use the sticker provided with your Bike Link card or a temporary hang tag provided in the station.

A Few Details

Access hours: Ashby, Berkeley, and Pleasant Hill controlled-access parking are open 24/7. Embarcadero & Civic Center Bike Stations are inaccessible when the BART Station closes (approximately 1am – 4am).
Add value to card: Call (888) 540-0546, or go to BikeLink.org
Lost or missing card: Call BikeLink at (888) 540-0546 immediately to deactivate the card. If you lose your card the value is also lost. You will have to purchase a new card.
Abandoned/unauthorized bikes may be immobilized or impounded. Bike owners may be assessed a $55 unlock fee.

Available at: Downtown Berkeley, Pleasant Hill, Embarcadero, Ashby & Civic Center

Bike Link has a 24-hour customer service line for all access issues. (888) 540-0546

BIKEEP SECURE BIKE RACKS

Bikeep Smart Bike Racks

BikeHub has partnered with Bikeep to provide secure and free bike parking at your local transit station. Registration is quick and easy.

The Basics

Secure access racks are first-come-first served.
Register your Clipper card to access the racks.
Always use a secondary lock to secure quick-release wheels and seats.
Park for up to 24 hours at a time. Bikes left longer may be considered abandoned.

Click here for more details and a quick introductory video.

Available at: 16th St Mission, Pleasant Hill & Hayward

BIKE RENTALS

REPAIRS

Repairs

Your bike is your set of wheels, and we’re here to keep you riding.

Simply tell our staff your problems and we’ll either perform an inspection on the spot or call you with an estimate. We try to conduct most repairs on the same day, while your bike is parked, but can schedule an appointment for another time if necessary.

Available at: Downtown Berkeley, Pleasant Hill, Fruitvale & Uptown

FAQ

How much will all this cost me?

Valet stations are always free during the day. Our 24-hour controlled-access stations cost only 5¢/hr weekdays 8am – 8pm and 3¢/hr all other times. If you parked five days a week, 50 weeks a year, from 9am – 5pm, you’ll pay about $100 all year.

Can I park an [e-bike/scooter/tandem/cargo-bike/etc…]?

Staffed BikeHub facilities allow bicycles & electric-assist bikes that can be safely stored in a single bicycle parking rack. On a case-by-case basis, staff may accommodate other human powered or electric-assist vehicles such as skateboards, scooters. Full-electric or Gas-powered vehicles are never permitted.

Accessories may be stored only if they are securely attached to any permitted vehicle.

Is it safe?

We believe the Bike Station is the best publicly available bicycle parking option. That said, we are not responsible for any articles attached to your bicycle. We are not responsible for any items left overnight.

Why do you charge by the hour in your controlled-access facilities?

To accommodate as many users as possible, and discourage long-term storage of bikes. Our model accommodates as many as 5 users for each parking space, maximizing usage while charging users less.

Why does my $20 get me only $15 value?

The smart card itself costs more than five dollars. This charge also covers administrative costs such as sticker printing, address verification, and postage. BikeLink, a third-party company administers the user-management system. They provide 24-hour membership support and handle all requests and technical support-related issues. They collect all the parking fees.

Why do you discourage overnight parking at valet stations?

The purpose of the Bike Station is to provide short-term secure bike parking. Long-term storage decreases the number of spaces available for use. Bikes parked overnight also increase the risk of theft.

Where can I find a list of all BART rules for cyclists?

A complete list is available online, click here.

Who pays for the bike stations?

BART allocates funds from various transit authorities (such as MTC), federal funds to encourage transit (Safe Routes to Transit), and clean air agencies (BAAQM, CalTrans). BART also coordinates partnerships with cities to support the program. As the operator, our job is to reduce funding needs each year through sales and repairs.

BART Bike Stations

EXPLORE BART’S BIKE STATIONS:

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

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How it Works

Free valet parking:

24-hour controlled-access parking:

Free smart bike racks:

Valet Parking

Rules

Controlled Access Parking

The Basics

A Few Details

Bikeep Smart Bike Racks

The Basics

Bike rentals

Repairs

FAQ

How much will all this cost me?

Can I park an [e-bike/scooter/tandem/cargo-bike/etc…]?

Is it safe?

Why do you charge by the hour in your controlled-access facilities?

Why does my $20 get me only $15 value?

Why do you discourage overnight parking at valet stations?

Where can I find a list of all BART rules for cyclists?

Who pays for the bike stations?

Photo Galleries

Downtown Berkeley

Ashby

Civic Center

Embarcadero

Fruitvale

Uptown

Pleasant Hill

Hayward