16th Street Mission station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 5, 1973 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Bay Area Rapid Transit services (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue routes) |
16th Street Mission station is a Bay Area Rapid Transit facility situated beneath Mission Street at the intersection with 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission District. Service commenced on November 5, 1973, simultaneously with other stations spanning from Montgomery Street Station to Daly City station. This station accommodates the Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue routes.
Station design
Positioned underground along a north-south axis beneath Mission Street, the station consists of two subterranean levels. The lower tier contains a single -long island platform flanked by two tracks. Above this lies a vaulted mezzanine accessible via two staircases, one escalator, and an elevator located at the northern end. The fare control area is situated at the mezzanine’s southern extremity, directly below the junction of 16th and Mission Streets. Access points equipped with escalators and stairs are found at the northeast and southwest corners, while the elevator is positioned at the northeast entrance.
The architectural design by Hertzka & Knowles closely mirrors that of 24th Street Mission station. Both stations showcase concrete relief artworks by sculptor William Mitchell on their entrance façades, complemented by vibrant tile installations created by artist Janet Bennett throughout mezzanine and platform zones. The color palette at 16th Street Mission incorporates shades of blue, olive, yellow-green, and gray, drawing inspiration from Marin County’s natural landscape.
A refurbishment carried out in the early 2000s introduced additional public artworks such as Plaza del Colibri by Victor Mario Zaballa—metal railings adorned with hummingbird motifs—and Future Roads, a screen-printed tile mural encircling the entrance, crafted by Jos Sances and Daniel Galvez.
Between October 4 and 12, 2024, the station underwent an upgrade involving the installation of second-generation fare gates as part of BART’s ongoing modernization program.