Project Description: BART completed its multi-year 19th Street Station modernization in downtown Oakland 50 years after initial construction. Three paid areas have been merged into one continuous open platform and new fare gates and glass barriers were added, transforming the look and feel of the iconic station and eliminating hidden corners to improve safety. 

The station upgrade reflects Uptown Oakland’s history as a mecca for music, dance, and entertainment. The glass and metal barriers surrounding the concourse feature a curtain pattern, and the station’s phone alcoves were transformed into lighted kiosk displays for rotating artwork that brighten the stairwells.

Other improvements include repair of the station’s terrazzo flooring and ceramic wall tiles and the addition of bike channels. A new north-end concourse- to-platform elevator and energy-efficient LED lighting were installed, and the station’s renovated restrooms reopened in February 2022.

Services Provided: The Allen Group provided Project and Construction Management services while working in an intense and active operating environment. BART’s 19th St Station was a high-profile project due to its location in downtown Oakland and proximity to the BART Headquarters.

The Allen Group was responsible for stakeholder coordination, schedule and budget management, estimation, change order negotiation, construction oversight, and inspection. The team ensured the project met the highest standards of quality and project controls. The team also adhered to the most rigorous health and safety protocols and best practices set by the client and the company. The success of the project is a testament to The Allen Group’s expertise, commitment, and attention to detail.