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The East Bay’s Record-Breaking Bike to Work Day, BART’s late night bus service proposal and more in this week’s Week in Review.

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Tuesday, May 2nd, marked the beginning of Spare the Air season!

But what does this exactly mean?

Summertime is when smog becomes a major health problem here in the Bay and for the past 20 years the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, or  BAAQMD, has managed the Spare Keep reading >>

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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Below is the anticipated schedule of upcoming westbound ramp and lane closures associated with work on the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project for the week of May 14, 2012. Please note that inclement weather may cause schedule changes.

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Caldecott traffic advisory, AC Transit Solar Station, Bike Fashion

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Have you noticed more people on transit lately?

Photo credit: Eric Broder Van Dyke

Transit is approaching record ridership numbers!

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports:

The boost in ridership comes as pain at the gas pump and the sluggish economic recovery combined with a migration of young adults

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Have you seen this week’s picture of the week in the Contra Costa Times?

We happen to know it’s just one of many homemade trailers built by Richard Anderson of Martinez. You can check it out at his Richard’s BTWD Energizer Station: he’ll be at the Martinez Amtrak Station between Keep reading >>

Bike to Work Day is almost here!

Lucky you – Chipotle wants to reward you for your efforts in staying healthy and helping to conserve our environment. The full text of their Bike to Work Day promotion reads:

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Yes, it’s that time of year….

…Thursday, May 10th, is Bike to Work Day!

If you’ve been contemplating bicycling to work but felt unsure about the idea, rest assured you will not be cycling alone if you decide to participate in Bike to Work Day. You will likely encounter Keep reading >>

On May 12, 2012, join cylists on this fun bicycle tour of East Contra Costa County, stopping at participating Starbucks along the way for refreshments. Enjoy a great day with family, friends and neighbors, riding through local cities and joining in with the post-ride festivities. Whether you are new to Keep reading >>