511 Contra Costa

The 4th edition of the one-stop transportation guide for Contra Costa County and the Bay Area is now available.

You’re in luck – you can plan virtually any trip to, from, and within Contra Costa County and the Bay Area with 511CC’s newly updated Commuter Handbook.

Whether you’re traveling Keep reading >>

Heads up! The IRS Transportation (Commuting) Benefits are set to roll back to pre-2009 levels of $125 per month (adjusted for inflation) for public transit passes and vanpool expenses beginning January 1, 2012. The maximum was temporarily raised to $230 per month under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Keep reading >>

At Oakley’s October 25 Council Meeting, Mayor Jim Frazier recognized 511 Contra Costa with a proclamation as the premier source of transportation information to work, school, or around town for all of Contra Costa County.

The Proclamation also recognized 511 Contra Costa for being  instrumental in obtaining funding for the Keep reading >>

Do you know an older driver or senior in need of transportation? On Wednesday, October 26th join the CHP, DMV and other groups in a discussion about options available for non-drivers in Contra Costa County.

What

Getting Around: Senior Transportation Today and Tomorrow*

Discussion of older driver issues and transportation options Keep reading >>

Want to win a Sony HD Camcorder?

Then today is the day you’ve been waiting for: the day we kick off our “This is How We Roll” video contest.

Here’s how it works:

Shoot a video that you feel best depicts your biking, busing, BARTing, carpooling, or vanpooling experience and Keep reading >>

Caltrans’ schedule for construction work on I-680 from September through October is below, last updated August 25 for activities through September 11 with upcoming work anticipated for September/October.

Please note this schedule is subject to change based on weather, field conditions, and construction progress.

Northbound 680 from Alcosta Blvd. to Diablo Road Keep reading >>

Below is the schedule of closures Tuesday evening – Wednesday morning (August 30 – 31) and Wednesday evening – Thursday morning (Aug. 31 – Sept. 1). These closures are associated with work on the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project.

Westbound (in Oakland)

Westbound Caldecott Lane Off-Ramp:

• Closed from 8 PM on

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Upcoming Evening Ramp Closures

Below is the schedule of a Monday evening – Tuesday morning closure (August 29 – 30) and tentative closure for Tuesday evening – Wednesday morning (August 30 – 31). These closures are associated with work on the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project.

Westbound Closures (in Oakland)

Westbound Keep reading >>

Is there anything more frustrating than the predictable snarl of traffic around schools in the morning and afternoon. Does it start to seem like every car is an enormous SUV, each waiting to pick up a single tiny kid?

To soothe your commute, Wheels is offering kids FREE rides during Keep reading >>

Concord, Calif. – Beginning next Monday, August 22nd the County Connection’s Free Ride trolley schedule will be adjusted to run later on Monday-Friday evenings. The trolley runs between the Walnut Creek BART station, the downtown shopping district, and the Broadway Plaza. And, as the name implies – it’s free to Keep reading >>