BART encourages visitors to ride the rails to The Unity Council's Día de los Muertos Festival in Oakland, cleverly syncing with the unveiling of new murals at Fruitvale Station. Scheduled on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event promises various activities, from live music to artistic altars honoring the dearly departed.

Fruitvale Station isn't just a transit stop anymore. It's now a street gallery boasting murals by Oakland-based artists Senay “Refa One” Alkebulan, Cece Carpio, Jet Martinez, and Favianna Rodriguez. "The thumbprint of the community is on Fruitvale Station. Thanks to the partnership between BART's Art Program and the Unity Council, talented local artists created beautiful murals with designs that reflect the vibrant Fruitvale neighborhood," BART director Robert Raburn shared, as per Bay Area Rapid Transit, putting an artistic spin on the typically mundane commute.

The Unity Council, instrumental in commissioning these murals, has a lasting legacy of supporting local communities. Chris Iglesias, CEO of The Unity Council, acknowledged the importance of these artworks, "At the Fruitvale BART station, our latest murals celebrate Fruitvale’s rich cultural heritage, transforming the station into a vibrant, welcoming environment and a testament to the community’s creativity, resilience, and unity," according to BART's announcement. The murals serve as a prelude to the Día de los Muertos Festival, a tradition that brings over 100,000 people to the neighborhood.