Rockridge — Local services in Oakland

A fairly straightforward BART station, with one consequential twist which might cause some challenges to folks with disabilities. Outside of the paid area, there is a walkway, which crosses over College Avenue leading to an exit/entrance to one of the station's parking lot. Unfortunately, the walkway's exit/entrance is a stairway, thus there is no easy access to folks with mobility issues; one has to cross College for access to the station (Compounding this challenge, an additional short stairway connects the walkway to the station.) Fortunately, an elevator and escalator, as well as parking, are available on the side of the station with the...

This elevated BART stop puts you right in the middle of the Rockridge retail and restaurant area. It’s also close to a Trader Joe, Market Hall and Claremont Middle School. There are parking lots on under the station but a substantial number of lots are by permit parking only. What’s left of the parking fills up quickly on weekday mornings. There are also bus lines, care and bike sharing below the station. This station is generally safe and clean(er). Good views from the platform.

Because Rockridge doesn’t really have a real skatepark, part of the parking area is usually taken over by kids with...

The station is decently clean relative to other BART stations I’ve been at. I also like that there’s a section that provides protection from the rain although if it’s a particularly windy rain then you’re screwed. In my month and a half of living here the trains have always been on time and run frequently during rush hours. The best part about the station though is the views of SF and the...