SF Bay Area Line 36 Adapts Service for One Hour
Line 36 buses will skip Piedmont Avenue & Channing Way stop for one hour on January 31, 2026
Line 36 Skips Stop Near Rockridge BART Station
Line 36 buses heading to Rockridge BART will skip the Piedmont Avenue & Channing Way stop for about an hour on January 31, 2026, transit officials said. The temporary service change affects riders during the disruption period, though officials didn't specify the exact start time. Passengers who use this stop should plan to board at nearby alternatives.
Alternative Stops Available During Disruption
The transit agency identified two alternative stops for affected riders: Durant Avenue & College Avenue and Piedmont Avenue & Dwight Way. Both locations remain in service during the disruption and provide access to Line 36 service toward Rockridge BART. Officials classified the alert as high-severity, indicating significant impact on regular service patterns. The agency announced the change through its social media channels but didn't provide details about what operational issues prompted the stop skip.
One-Hour Service Modification Planned
The stop skip will last approximately one hour, according to transit officials, though the specific timeframe wasn't provided. Officials said the modification is necessary due to operational issues but didn't elaborate on the nature of those issues. Transit agencies typically implement temporary stop skips to address construction, traffic incidents, or equipment problems that make specific stops inaccessible. The agency hasn't said whether similar disruptions are expected on other days or if this is an isolated incident.
Service Returns to Normal After Brief Window
Line 36 service is expected to resume normal operations at the Piedmont Avenue & Channing Way stop after the one-hour disruption window ends. Officials didn't specify what time service would return to the stop or provide an exact end time for the modification. The agency said it would provide updates through its official channels as the situation develops.
Riders Should Plan for Extra Travel Time
Passengers who regularly use the affected stop should allow extra time for their trips on January 31 and be prepared to walk to alternative boarding locations. Officials encouraged riders to check for updates before traveling. Moovit provides real-time service alerts and alternative route suggestions for Line 36 and other Bay Area transit services.
