511 Contra Costa » Events http://511contracosta.org Reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:33:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Resolve to Ride in 2012 and get a free 10-ride pass on FAST http://511contracosta.org/resolve-to-ride-in-2012-and-get-a-free-10-ride-pass-on-fast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resolve-to-ride-in-2012-and-get-a-free-10-ride-pass-on-fast http://511contracosta.org/resolve-to-ride-in-2012-and-get-a-free-10-ride-pass-on-fast/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:11 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=11034  

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 40 runs Monday through Friday between Walnut Creek and Vacaville, and links to both the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre and Walnut Creek BART stations. Enjoy riding on comfortable seats while someone else worries about the traffic.

Signing up is Easy!

From home

Call 707-434-3800

By Mail

Download and complete this Resolve to Ride Registration form, before mailing it to:

Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST)
2000 Cadenasso Drive
Fairfield, CA …

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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 40 runs Monday through Friday between Walnut Creek and Vacaville, and links to both the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre and Walnut Creek BART stations. Enjoy riding on comfortable seats while someone else worries about the traffic.

Signing up is Easy!

From home

Call 707-434-3800

By Mail

Download and complete this Resolve to Ride Registration form, before mailing it to:

Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST)
2000 Cadenasso Drive
Fairfield, CA 94533

In Person

Stop by 2000 Cadenasso Drive in Fairfield, CA, open Monday – Thursday, from 8 am – 12 pm and 1 – 5 pm.

]]> http://511contracosta.org/resolve-to-ride-in-2012-and-get-a-free-10-ride-pass-on-fast/feed/ 0 Walk This Way, Bus This Way- Over 100 Schools Participated in 511 Contra Costa’s School Programs This Fall http://511contracosta.org/walk-this-way-bus-this-way-over-100-schools-participated-in-511-contra-costas-school-programs-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walk-this-way-bus-this-way-over-100-schools-participated-in-511-contra-costas-school-programs-this-fall http://511contracosta.org/walk-this-way-bus-this-way-over-100-schools-participated-in-511-contra-costas-school-programs-this-fall/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:28:53 +0000 kayla http://511contracosta.org/?p=10624 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 help of 511 Contra Costa, 13 schools in Central and East County participated in Walk to School Day. Congratulations to all of our participating schools!

 Pleasant Hill Middle
R. Paul Krey Elementary
Strandwood Elementary
Gregory Gardens Elementary
Ron Nunn Elementary
Diablo View Middle
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Westwood Elementary
Diablo Vista Elementary
Turner Elementary
Carmen Dragon Elementary
Bancroft Elementary

We look forward to working with even more schools next …

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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 help of 511 Contra Costa, 13 schools in Central and East County participated in Walk to School Day. Congratulations to all of our participating schools!

 Pleasant Hill Middle
R. Paul Krey Elementary
Strandwood Elementary
Gregory Gardens Elementary
Ron Nunn Elementary
Diablo View Middle
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Westwood Elementary
Diablo Vista Elementary
Turner Elementary
Carmen Dragon Elementary
Bancroft Elementary

We look forward to working with even more schools next year!

SchoolPool

511 Contra Costa served 107 Schools in Central and East County with the SchoolPool Transit Ticket program. Over 3,000 bus passes were given out to students to try the bus and leave the car behind. This year the SchoolPool program served more students than ever before. Now we call that a success! Learn more about our SchoolPool Transit Ticket Program.

 

Peace on the Streets: Ride On!

Congratulations to the 2,000 students from Martinez Junior High School and J. Douglas Adams Middle School for participating in the Fall 2011 Peace on the Streets: Ride On! program.

Through the combined efforts of both schools, students removed a whopping 482 vehicles from the streets on their respective Challenge Days! A special thanks to Ian’s Yogurt and STF BMX in Martinez as well as Brentwood Bike Co. and Willy’s Bagels in Brentwood for their generous donations to the Peace on the Streets: Ride On! program.

]]> http://511contracosta.org/walk-this-way-bus-this-way-over-100-schools-participated-in-511-contra-costas-school-programs-this-fall/feed/ 0 This Week’s Headlines in Transportation and Transit: Oct. 22-28, 2011 http://511contracosta.org/this-weeks-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-oct-22-28-2011/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-weeks-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-oct-22-28-2011 http://511contracosta.org/this-weeks-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-oct-22-28-2011/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:06:13 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=10572 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 Question #2.

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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 available for non-drivers. The discussion will be held by experienced professionals from:

  • CHP
  • DMV
  • Medical Field
  • Senior Transportation Providers
Panel discussions will be followed by a period for questions from the audience.
The event is free, although pre-registration required.

When

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  • Check-in: 8:30 AM
  • Summit: 9:00 AM – Noon
A light breakfast will be available starting at 8:30 AM.

Where

Gateway Clubhouse (Fireside Room) in Rossmoor
1001 …

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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 available for non-drivers. The discussion will be held by experienced professionals from:

  • CHP
  • DMV
  • Medical Field
  • Senior Transportation Providers
Panel discussions will be followed by a period for questions from the audience.
The event is free, although pre-registration required.

When

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  • Check-in: 8:30 AM
  • Summit: 9:00 AM – Noon
A light breakfast will be available starting at 8:30 AM.

Where

Gateway Clubhouse (Fireside Room) in Rossmoor
1001 Golden Rain Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Who Should Attend

Older drivers, seniors seeking alternatives to driving, their families, relatives and friends from all over Contra Costa County.

Contact/More Information

*Presented by The Senior Mobility Action Council (SMAC)

Photo by Udit Kulshrestha

]]> http://511contracosta.org/event-senior-transportation-today-and-tomorrow-on-wednesday-october-26/feed/ 0 I-680 Construction activities and schedule http://511contracosta.org/i-680-construction-activities-and-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-680-construction-activities-and-schedule http://511contracosta.org/i-680-construction-activities-and-schedule/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:40:04 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=10226 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

  • Drainage work is ongoing and will continue weekdays for several weeks.
  • Traffic striping realignment is will begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday for several nights. Nighttime closures will be required.
  • Ramp striping will begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday for several nights. Nighttime closures will be required.

Upcoming work (September-October): Drainage work. Remove and install Metal Beam Guard Rail. Place permanent delineation, signs, and markers. Permanent erosion control. …

]]> 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

  • Drainage work is ongoing and will continue weekdays for several weeks.
  • Traffic striping realignment is will begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday for several nights. Nighttime closures will be required.
  • Ramp striping will begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday for several nights. Nighttime closures will be required.

Upcoming work (September-October): Drainage work. Remove and install Metal Beam Guard Rail. Place permanent delineation, signs, and markers. Permanent erosion control. Sawcut and place joint seals. Install Weigh-in-Motion. Install weed barrier.

Southbound 680 from Diablo Road to Alcosta Blvd.

  • Shoulder excavation will begin August 29 and will continue weekdays for several days.

Upcoming work (September-October): Ramp paving and repair work. Drainage repair. Remove and install Metal Beam Guard Rail. Place permanent delineation, signs, and markers. Permanent erosion control. Sawcut and place joint seals. Install Weigh-in-Motion. Install weed barrier.

Northbound 680 from Diablo Road to Rudgear Rd.

  • Rubberized asphalt on mainline to start on August 23 and will continue Monday through Saturday nights for several weeks. Nighttime closures will be required.
  • Drainage work to begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday nights for several weeks.
  • Mainline traffic loop detector installation to begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday nights for several weeks. Nighttime closures will be required.
  • Anchor block installation to begin August 29 and will continue weekdays for several days and Monday through Saturday for several nights.
  • Metal beam guardrail installation to begin August 29 and will continue Monday through Saturday for several nights. Nighttime closures will be required

Upcoming work (September-October): Continue paving mainline and ramps as described above. Drainage work. Electrical work, including continuation of loop detector installation. Remove and install Metal Beam Guard Rail. Install weed barrier. Place shoulder backing. Place permanent delineation, signs, and markers.

Southbound 680 from Rudgear Rd. to Diablo Rd.

  • Concrete barrier work at shoulder began on August 22 and will continue Monday through Saturday nights for several weeks. Nighttime closures will be required.
  • Conform grinding on mainline and ramps to begin August 31 and will continue Monday through Saturday for several nights. Nighttime closures will be required.
  • Rubberized asphalt on mainline to start on September 6 and will continue Monday through Saturday nights for several weeks. Nighttime closures will be required.

Upcoming work (September-October): Continue paving mainline and ramps as described above. Drainage work. Electrical work, including continuation of loop detector installation. Remove and install Metal Beam Guard Rail.

Bridge work at La Gonda, Livorna, and Rudgear (Northbound and Southbound)

  • La Gonda: At this time, no work scheduled through September 11.
  • Livorna: At this time, no work scheduled through September 11.
  • Rudgear: At this time, no work scheduled through September 11.

Upcoming work (September-October): Clean and install joint seals. Prep and treat bridge decks. Adjust to finish grade.

Click here to download the PDF from dot.ca.gov

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]]> http://511contracosta.org/this-week%e2%80%99s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-aug-6-12-2011/feed/ 0 Oakland traffic advisories Friday 8/5 to Saturday 8/6 http://511contracosta.org/oakland-traffic-advisories-caldecott-tunnel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oakland-traffic-advisories-caldecott-tunnel http://511contracosta.org/oakland-traffic-advisories-caldecott-tunnel/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:23:35 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=10001 Below is the schedule of traffic advisories for Oakland from Friday evening to Saturday morning associated with work on the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project.

Eastbound (in Oakland)

Broadway On-Ramp: Closed 8 PM on Friday, August 5 to 8 AM on Saturday, August 6 for the installation of K-Rail.

Vehicles will be detoured to Brookside Avenue in Oakland.

Lane #4 Eastbound 24: Closed between Kay Street Overcrossing and the west end of Bore #1 from 10:30 PM on Friday, August 5 to 6 AM on Saturday, August 6. Bore #1 will tentatively close from midnight until 7 AM, Saturday, August 6.

Westbound (in Oakland)

Caldecott Lane On-Ramp Closure: 9 PM on Friday, August 5 to 8 AM on Saturday, August 6 …

]]> Below is the schedule of traffic advisories for Oakland from Friday evening to Saturday morning associated with work on the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project.

Eastbound (in Oakland)

Broadway On-Ramp: Closed 8 PM on Friday, August 5 to 8 AM on Saturday, August 6 for the installation of K-Rail.

Vehicles will be detoured to Brookside Avenue in Oakland.

Lane #4 Eastbound 24: Closed between Kay Street Overcrossing and the west end of Bore #1 from 10:30 PM on Friday, August 5 to 6 AM on Saturday, August 6. Bore #1 will tentatively close from midnight until 7 AM, Saturday, August 6.

Westbound (in Oakland)

Caldecott Lane On-Ramp Closure: 9 PM on Friday, August 5 to 8 AM on Saturday, August 6 for the removal of K-Rail.

Caldecott Lane Off-Ramp: 8 PM on Friday, August 5 to 10 AM on Saturday, August 6.

Vehicles will be detoured to the State Route 13 connector ramp.

(Pending) Upcoming Closures in Contra Costa County (August 8, 9)

Westbound Fish Ranch Road Off-Ramp: Closed 9 PM on Monday, August 8 to 5 AM on Tuesday, August 9.

The work is being performed as part of the Caldecott Tunnel Fourth Bore Project. In addition to the excavation of a 3,400-foot-long tunnel north of the existing three bores, the project involves traffic improvements on the eastern and western sides of the tunnel.

For more information on the upcoming ramp closure, visit www.caldecott-tunnel.org

]]> http://511contracosta.org/oakland-traffic-advisories-caldecott-tunnel/feed/ 0 This Week’s Headlines in Transportation and Transit: Jul 30- Aug 5, 2011 http://511contracosta.org/this-week%e2%80%99s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-30-aug-5-2011/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-week%25e2%2580%2599s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-30-aug-5-2011 http://511contracosta.org/this-week%e2%80%99s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-30-aug-5-2011/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:28:35 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=9989 Our weekly news & events roundup for Contra Costa County, East Bay & Bay Area for transit, biking and transportation.

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]]> http://511contracosta.org/this-week%e2%80%99s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-30-aug-5-2011/feed/ 1 Join EBRPD on Sunday, August 21st for road cycling on the Moraga Trail http://511contracosta.org/ebrpd-cycling-august-21-moraga-trail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ebrpd-cycling-august-21-moraga-trail http://511contracosta.org/ebrpd-cycling-august-21-moraga-trail/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:30 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=9908

Join EBRPD Recreation staff for a fun weekend with spectacular views on Sunday, August 21st from 10 am – 2 pm. Bring a snack, water bottle, camera/binoculars, and sense of adventure and ride along scenic portions of bike trails, 10-15 miles in length.

Previous bicycling experience and good physical condition strongly recommended.

When

  • Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Note: cancelled in event of rain.

Where

  • Meet at Olympic Blvd Staging (east) in Lafayette.

Description

  •  11.9 miles round trip.
  • No registration required.
  • Helmets required, loaners available.
  • Dress accordingly.
  • May include sections of riding on sidewalks and/or street bike lanes.

More information/Contact

Photo credit: Newbirth35…
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Join EBRPD Recreation staff for a fun weekend with spectacular views on Sunday, August 21st from 10 am – 2 pm. Bring a snack, water bottle, camera/binoculars, and sense of adventure and ride along scenic portions of bike trails, 10-15 miles in length.

Previous bicycling experience and good physical condition strongly recommended.

When

  • Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Note: cancelled in event of rain.

Where

  • Meet at Olympic Blvd Staging (east) in Lafayette.

Description

  •  11.9 miles round trip.
  • No registration required.
  • Helmets required, loaners available.
  • Dress accordingly.
  • May include sections of riding on sidewalks and/or street bike lanes.

More information/Contact

Photo credit: Newbirth35
]]> http://511contracosta.org/ebrpd-cycling-august-21-moraga-trail/feed/ 0 This Week’s Headlines in Transportation and Transit: Jul 23-29, 2011 http://511contracosta.org/this-week%e2%80%99s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-23-29-2011/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-week%25e2%2580%2599s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-23-29-2011 http://511contracosta.org/this-week%e2%80%99s-headlines-in-transportation-and-transit-jul-23-29-2011/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:31:18 +0000 Trucy Phan http://511contracosta.org/?p=9890 Our weekly news & events roundup for Contra Costa County, East Bay & Bay Area for transit, biking and transportation.

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