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Spare the Air Employer Program invites you to a FREE webinar on Teleworking. Learn how teleworking can eliminate your employees’ commute, reduce emissions and improve your bottom-line!

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM (Noon)

Presenter: Elham Shirazi, Telework Expert

Topics covered will include:

• The latest facts on teleworking

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What

In partnership with the Contra Costa County Spare the Air Resource Team, Transit and Trails will lead a workshop that provides tools, tips and tricks for planning a hike or a camping trip. The workshop is free, and refreshments will be provided.

If you’re in Contra Costa County and Keep reading >>

Do you feel strongly about bike parking around BART stations, rules for taking bikes on BART, or any other bicycle policies related to BART?

Come share your opinion at tonight’s BART Bicycle Advisory Task Force Meeting, at 6 PM in Oakland!

What: BART Bicycle Advisory Task Force Meeting
When: TODAY, Keep reading >>

Celebrate Earth Month at the Pittsburg Library through the end of April 2012!

511 Contra Costa kicked off the City’s Earth Month at the Pittsburg Library working with students and parents on transportation trivia. The evening was the first in a series of activities scheduled at the library during the Keep reading >>

Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) has a great gift to get you connected for the New Year! Resolve To Ride on Solano Express Route 40 in 2012 and receive a FREE 10-Ride Pass for Route 40!

Really?

Yep, the promotion is effective February 27 through March 2, 2012. Route Keep reading >>

511 Contra Costa Programs a Huge Hit this Fall

Over 100 schools participated in 511 Contra Costa’s school programs this fall – congratulations to all who participated! Check out some of the numbers below.

International Walk to School Day

International Walk to School Day was a huge hit! With the Keep reading >>

Don a costume and ride in Halloween Critical Mass in San Francisco, visit Tri Delta Transit’s Haunted Halloween bus and more! Read on for this week’s good reads in transportation and transit, including how to enter our Halloween photo contest and win free Peet’s by answering our Caldecott Tunnel Trivia 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 >>

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 >>

Our weekly news & events roundup for Contra Costa County, East Bay & Bay Area for transit, biking and transportation.

View “This Week”s Headlines in Transportation and Transit: Aug 6-12, 2011″ on Storify Keep reading >>