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Transit Resources in case of BART strike

Bart Strike status



Bay Area commuters are set to get a reprieve from a potential transit strike after a judge indicated at a hearing Sunday that he would grant Gov. Jerry Brown's request for a 60-day cooling-off period in negotiations.

Here are some transit resources to help you plan your commute. Share this page with your family, friends and colleagues:


Bart Strike ABC7 Real-Time Traffic and transit options If you plan on driving, you can use our real-time traffic map or Waze app to help you during your commute.

Real-Time Traffic Map
Check for any delays in major hotspots with our traffic maps and list of freeway trip times. The traffic map is also available for your mobile device using our ABC7 News app.
>> Check real-time road conditions and freeway trip times
Waze
Waze will guide you on the quickest route to your destination. It's a free social mobile app that enables drivers to build and use live maps, real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation for an optimal commute.
>> Download the FREE GPS navigation app from Waze



During a strike, thousands of additional drivers will likely be on the road, and other transit operators have limited capability to expand service at this time. 511 recommends that you:
511.org
Plan your trip with 511.org. Riders are urged to plan ahead for their commutes and should check back often for updates regarding BART service status.
>> Plan your trip
Casual Carpool
Casual carpools are informal carpools that form when drivers and passengers meet at designated locations. People can park at BART stations (it will be free) and use the stations as a casual carpool pickup spot.
>> ABC7 VIDEO: Exploring casual carpools as a transit alternative
>> RideNow Casual Carpool
>> 511: Casual Carpool Pick Up Locations
>> GOOGLE MAP: East Bay Casual Carpool Sites
San Francisco Bay Ferry
San Francisco Bay Ferry is preparing its staff and crew for a potential August 5 BART strike. Expanded service will be available to and from SF Bay Ferry's Oakland, Alameda Main Street, Harbor Bay, Vallejo and San Francisco terminals. Weekday service to South San Francisco will continue as normal.
>> Plan your trip

Alameda Ferry Shuttles
In the event of a BART strike the City of Alameda will accommodate patrons who use the Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry to park in the otherwise restricted areas along Harbor Bay Parkway. Parking is still prohibited on Bay Edge Road and Adelphian Way.
>> Parking
>> Ferry schedules and maps
BART
BART's labor contracts with five unions expired on June 30. BART management and union officials have agreed to continue the collective bargaining process for the next 30 days -- and will be resuming service. Customers can sign up for email and text alerts about the outcome of labor negotiations.
>> Sign up for BART labor strike alerts
>> Visit www.bartlabornews.com for more information



Here are the latest stories from ABC7 News:

BART strike averted; Judge grants cooling off period
A Monday BART strike has been averted after a judge approved Gov. Brown's request for a 60-day cooling off period.

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Here are the latest updates from transportation authorities around the Bay Area and ABC7 News @abc7newsBayArea





Videos

>> WATCH: Casual carpools as a transit alternative