Although a tentative labor accord has been reached, BART unions have not yet ratified the contract. If they fail to do so, and a BART strike occurs, AC Transit will run its regular service -- in the East Bay, to San Francisco, and to the Peninsula. A limited number of additional buses will be available to operate where they are needed most. We offer the following suggestions to make your traveling easier during this difficult time.

Finding the bus you need:

• Get full information on commuting to San Francisco (selected links also appear below):
  
  
  • Information about Transbay lines, with a list of park & ride lots served, and a list of transbay lines by community
  
  
  • List of Transbay lines that run at non-commute hours
  
  
  • Transbay lines nearest to BART stations
  
  
  • Other alternatives for getting across the bay
  
  
• (Updated!) In the event of a BART strike, bus stops located inside some BART stations will change. Diagrams of these stops, along with information on bus alternatives from that station, are available for these stations:

  Richmond - El Cerrito del Norte - El Cerrito Plaza - North Berkeley - Orinda - West Oakland - Fruitvale - San Leandro - Bay Fair - Castro Valley - Hayward - South Hayward - Union City - Fremont

• (Updated!) Information on bus alternatives from the other stations served by AC Transit is also available:

  Downtown Berkeley - Ashby - Rockridge - MacArthur - 19th St. - 12th St. - Lake Merritt - Coliseum

• Lists of routes from BART stations to downtown Berkeley and routes from BART stations to downtown Oakland are available.
  
  
• Use the AC Transit system map or use the list of descriptions of all AC Transit bus lines to find bus lines near your origin and destination. When you know the bus line you want, find the schedule and line map.
  
  
• Use the 511.org trip planner.

Paying your fare:

• AC Transit buses accept exact fare only. (Drivers do not make change.)
• AC Transit buses do not accept BART tickets. 
• Fares may be paid in cash (bills & coins) or with Translink, the Bay Area's smart card for transit. With heavy passenger loads, paying with coins rather than bills will speed boarding and help keep the buses moving.

Riding tips:

• Get to your bus stop early.
• Have your fare ready before boarding.
• Allow extra time to get to your destination.
• Offer any assistance you can to your fellow riders.

For more information:

Call 511 and say "AC Transit" for personal trip-planning assistance*. Our Telephone Information Center hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm; Weekends & Holidays, 9am-5pm.

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*In the event that 511 is not working (due to regional call overload) call (510) 839-2931.