1947 2016

TIMELINE How BART became the fleet we know today By Michael Cabanatuan

At its inception in 1972, BART was heralded as a model for the future of public transportation. After years of industry-leading performance, its services have deteriorated and its technology has become outdated.



Scroll through the timeline below to see BART's progression from a futuristic marvel to a crumbling, 44-year-old system.