Major BART Disruptions and Holiday Schedules Impact San Francisco Commutes

Major BART Service Stoppage and Holiday Adjustments

Commuters in San Francisco and the wider Bay Area should prepare for a mix of holiday transit schedules and significant service disruptions this Monday, February 16, 2026. While the Presidents' Day holiday typically brings lighter traffic to the city's surface streets, major infrastructure repairs and transit outages will require extra planning for those on the move today.

Critical BART Service Disruption

The most pressing update for Monday is a major service disruption on the BART system. Official alerts indicate that service has been completely halted between the Union City and Hayward stations due to a significant equipment problem on the tracks. Furthermore, there is currently no BART service available between the Hayward and Berryessa stations until further notice. A shuttle train is currently operating between Berryessa and Union City, and AC Transit is providing bus bridge service to help passengers navigate the affected areas. Travelers heading into San Francisco from the South and East Bay should anticipate delays of 30 to 60 minutes and are encouraged to consider regional bus services as an alternative.

Presidents' Day Transit Schedules

For those using local transit within the city, San Francisco Muni is operating on a Sunday schedule today. This means reduced frequency for most bus and light rail lines. BART is also operating on a modified Saturday service schedule in observance of the holiday, with stations opening at 6:00 a.m. and closing at midnight. Transit riders are also reminded of ongoing Clipper system upgrades; when adding funds at station vending machines, you must hold your card against the reader throughout the entire transaction rather than just tapping it.

Freeway Roadworks and Arterial Closures

Caltrans is moving forward with several major rehabilitation projects that will impact traffic flow on major highways:

• US-101 Hospital Curve: Ongoing work between Candlestick Point and the Mission District involves lane reductions and shifted traffic patterns. Motorists should expect slower speeds as crews upgrade drainage systems and median barriers.
• Bay Bridge Western Span: Overnight lane closures remain a factor for the I-80 corridor as crews perform critical bridge joint rehabilitation.
• Howard Streetscape Project: Expect significant delays and lane closures on Howard Street between The Embarcadero and 4th Street. This long-term project is currently installing new traffic signal infrastructure and protected bicycle lanes.

Strict Parking Enforcement Remains in Effect

Drivers should be aware that San Francisco does not suspend all parking rules for Presidents' Day. All parking meters (regardless of color) and nightly street sweeping will be enforced citywide. Passenger and general loading zones also remain active. However, enforcement is suspended for Residential Parking Permit (RPP) zones, general parking time limits, and weekday daytime street cleaning. Vehicles blocking driveways or fire hydrants will continue to be subject to immediate towing.