Concord station (BART)
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 21, 1973 |
| Headquarters | Concord, California , United States |
Area served | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system |
Concord station is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stop located in Concord, California, positioned between the city's central business area and adjacent residential neighborhoods. The facility includes a single elevated island platform and is served by the Yellow Line.
History
In December 1965, the BART Board officially designated the name "Concord" for the station. It commenced operations on May 21, 1973, initially functioning as the eastern terminus station of the BART network. Bus services by AC Transit began utilizing Concord station as a hub starting September 8, 1975; this service transitioned to County Connection management in 1982.
A water sculpture created by Stephen De Staebler during 1971–72 was removed in the 1990s. Concord served as the line’s terminus until extensions reached North Concord/Martinez station in December 1995 and subsequently Pittsburg/Bay Point station in 1996. Between 2009 and 2010, seismic upgrades were performed on both the station and its parking garage.
A modernization concept proposed in 2016 included plans to unify bus platforms, relocate the platform elevator, introduce an additional stairway, and lengthen the canopy. Initially, thirteen BART stations—including Concord—did not have faregates at elevator access points; an elevator faregate was installed at Concord in October 2020.
As of , BART intends to invite developers between 2029 and 2033 to pursue transit-oriented development projects near Concord station, with a subsequent phase aimed at replacing existing surface parking areas.
Bus connections
Concord functions as a primary terminal for several County Connection bus routes:
- Weekdays: 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 28, 91X, 260
- Weekends: 310, 311, 314, 315, 320
Additionally, the station is served by Tri Delta Transit route 201X and a shuttle operating during special events to the Concord Pavilion. Bus boarding occurs on the west side; most routes utilize a two-lane busway situated north of the entrance, while some stop on the southern side.