As you know, a demonstration planned for today at Montgomery BART station was intended to snarl the morning commute, but it didn't (not really). Planned for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, demonstrators said they wanted to ensure that "there will be no business as usual anywhere or for anyone." Their demands for the transit agency: Drop charges and restitution against protesters who shut down BART in a November demonstration, disband the BART police, and offer low-income ticket discounts. We old-school live-blogged the civil action below, but here's the summary: though stations closed from time to time to prevent protesters from getting a foothold, by and large the commute was, dare we say, business as usual.

7:11 a.m.: Scheduled to kick off at 7 a.m., protesters have just started to gather. And we finally have an explanation for the request from organizers that they bring metal spoons! They are banging them on the floor, walls, and poles.

Other than the fact that the protesters have showed up with silverware, the headline at this moment is that eastbound BART trains are not stopping at Montgomery station. Instead, commuters should use Powell or Embarcadero.

But things could change at any moment, a BART dispatcher just told SFist, so stay tuned!

7:23 a.m.: According to BART dispatchers, about 50 people have gathered at Montgomery station so far, all tapping spoons on the tile floor. Oh, except for this guy, who started banging his spoon on a train, for which he was promptly arrested:

Trains aren't stopping in either direction at Montgomery, but service continues elsewhere without issue, BART says.

7:34 a.m.: According to KTVU broadcast, a sizable portion of the protesters have left Montgomery station. Where are they headed? The rumor, KTVU's reporter says, is that they're headed to Embarcadero station to presumably do more spoon tapping.

Trains continue to pass through Montgomery station without stopping, and no further arrests have been reported.

7:38 a.m.: AHAHAHA! Muni just announced that they are not experiencing delays. It's true, that is remarkable news that should be announced.

7:47 a.m.: According to BART spokesperson Alicia Trost, BART's reopened Montgomery, but has closed Embarcadero station.

There's a rumor that protesters are also heading to Powell station. If BART hews to the strategy they appear to be following, stations will continue to re-open and re-close as protesters stop by.

We also have another arrest, after a woman reportedly attempted to block a Montgomery station train's door.

8:12 a.m.: So, right now the Embarcadero and Montgomery stations remain closed, and while trains are passing through the stations, they won't be stopping.

Protesters briefly blocked a train at Powell, but according to Trost, that's been cleared up.

8:27 a.m.: According to Trost, the group of protesters (estimated at about 140) has split up: "About 30-40 at Embarcadero, 40 at Montgomery, 30-40 on Market St." All, it appears, tapping away with their spoons. Perhaps the plan is to annoy BART into shutting down?

8:44 a.m.: Now Powell station is closed, and trains are only stopping in the "commute direction" at Montgomery and Embarcadero.

Also, you can ride Muni for free today if you have a BART ticket you weren't able to use.

8:53 a.m.: Since one of you asked, yes, they are all still tapping those spoons. Have been for about 90 minutes, now. All I can think about is carpal tunnel syndrome.

Also, BART can't say it enough, but things are changing moment by moment. So pay attention! From the transit agency:

"Due to a civil disturbance in downtown San Francisco, station stops are changing moment by moment. Some trains may not stop at certain downtown stations. Please listen carefully to your train operator's announcements for up to the minute service details."

9:15 a.m.: The BART protesters at Montgomery have stopped banging their spoons, but say that they plan on continuing to protest for the next 96 hours. That said, they look pretty tired.

Right now, at least, all BART stations remain open, but BART warns that that could change if things pick back up.

9:30 a.m.: "We didn't have any major delays," BART spokesperson Jim Allison says regarding this morning's commute. "BART's service is operating as scheduled."

According to a BART police spokesperson, they believe there are some other demonstrations planned for the weekend, and "we're staffed accordingly."

Previously: Montgomery BART Station To Be Possibly Shut Down By Protest On Friday