Bay Area transit agencies in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) are encouraging residents to ride transit on Tuesday, September 23, for All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day.

All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day encourages people to get out and ride transit – or perhaps try it for the first time – as more workers return to the office and as transit ridership grows. 

Remote work has had a significant impact on transit ridership and the fare revenue agencies rely on. Bay Area transit agencies have used federal and state pandemic emergency funds to prevent drastic service cuts, enhance safety and cleanliness on their systems, and to improve interagency schedule coordination to reduce travel times.

On All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day, local transit agencies are showcasing their improved service and customer experiences. 

Tuesday, Sept. 23, was chosen for All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day because this day of the week has seen not only high transit ridership in the Bay Area, but also significant traffic on freeways, bridges, and roadways. This event is part of the month-long Transit Month celebration.

On Sept. 23, transit agencies will offer free stickers and other swag items to riders throughout the day to thank them for riding, while also soliciting their feedback. 

MTC and Bay Area transit agencies have a joint website to share the various projects they are coordinating on to improve transit.