San Leandro station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | September 11, 1972 |
| Headquarters | San Leandro , United States |
| Products | Bay Area Rapid Transit services (Orange, Green, Blue lines) |
San Leandro station is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) facility situated adjacent to Davis Street (Route 61/122) within the central area of San Leandro, California. This elevated station comprises two side platforms with fare control located at street level and is served by the Orange, Green, and Blue routes.
History
In December 1965, the BART Board officially designated the name "San Leandro" for the station. It commenced operations on September 11, 1972, as a component of BART’s original transit corridor. Although elevator installation was postponed due to a nationwide strike, it was finalized shortly after the station opened.
Beginning in late 2014, one surface parking area was redeveloped for transit-oriented development (TOD), introducing 200 housing units alongside 6,000 square feet of commercial space. This construction proceeded in two stages and reached completion by 2019. As of 2024, additional TOD projects affecting the remaining parking areas face considerable challenges related to market conditions and project execution, making new development improbable before the mid-2030s.
On May 20, 2025, a fire caused damage to train control systems and traction power cables at San Leandro station, resulting in suspended service south of Lake Merritt. By that evening, service resumed south of Bay Fair and was fully restored by the next morning, with the exception of ongoing suspension on the Green Line.
Bus connections
San Leandro station connects to several bus services including AC Transit local routes, city circulators, and healthcare shuttles:[1]
- AC Transit: Tempo, 10, 35, 34, 28, 801
- San Leandro LINKS: North Loop, South Loop
- Kaiser Permanente: San Leandro Medical Center shuttle
Starting in August 2019, the busway located on the station’s east side underwent a five-month upgrade to accommodate Tempo bus rapid transit operations.[2]
See also
External links
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- Bay Area Rapid Transit stations in Alameda County, California
- Stations on the Orange Line (BART)
- Stations on the Green Line (BART)
- Stations on the Blue Line (BART)
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1972
- Buildings and structures in San Leandro, California
- Bus stations in Alameda County, California