About San Antonio Station
Learn more about the project.
Why a new station?
Population growth and a thriving community demand it.
14th Avenue sits at a historically underserved transit corridor in the San Antonio district of East Oakland. Population in the area has increased dramatically, and residents need convenient access to the rest of the Bay Area.
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This three mile stretch between Lake Merritt and Fruitvale is predominantly low-income, transit-dependent, and among the most diversely and densely populated "urban" areas in the Bay Area. It's the second densest area in the East Bay without a BART station. And it happens to have tracks already running at grade right through it. The immediately surrounding neighborhoods include San Antonio, Clinton, Little Saigon, and the Highland Hospital area, among others. There may not be office towers, but there are lots of jobs, homes, and local transit connections.
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The distance between Lake Merritt and Fruitvale stations is the longest within Oakland. A new stop at 14th Ave./ San Antonio would connect with bus lines, and ease commuter traffic to and from the rest of the Bay Area.
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For detailed demographic data, please see our interactive data maps .​
WHY NOW?
Major transportation restructuring is underway by Bay Area transit agencies for system improvements to regional rail. This includes commuter, intercity, and high-speed rail lines.
Our goal is to prioritize the approval and construction of the San Antonio/ 14th Ave. infill station, that will serve BART and potentially other rail lines, such as Amtrak.
First steps.
Oakland's support:
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With the endorsement of Oakland City Council and the office of the Mayor, project coordination with Alameda County can truly begin, and the station could take shape.
Business Case Study:
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A business case study will help get agency buy-in buy showing the necessity of this station. We are seeking support to conduct and sponsor this study.
