BART tests new seating configurations

To accommodate higher passenger loads, BART has been testing new seating layouts. There are three configurations being tested:

This evening, I was riding in the 3rd one. Most of the seats were removed along one side of the car. I have to say, it did a good job accommodating five bikes, airport luggage, and an oversized wheelchair. The wheelchair user was thrilled that she finally got a window seat. Passenger volume was not that high, though, despite being rush hour.

Approaching 12th St Station 

Relatively empty at the end of the line in Fremont