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New bike lockers at BART stations, tubular Transbay Tube news, and LeBron James. Read who made 511CC’s Week in Review:

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Bay Bridge closure, more about BARTs Fleet of the Future, SF reducing parking anxiety, 2013 electric Ford Fusion

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Ever wanted to work at 511CC?

Each year MTC sponsors a High School Internship Program. The purpose of the program is to introduce high school students (in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade) to career opportunities in the field of transportation, to show them how public transportation agencies play Keep reading >>

The following list of 41 don’ts for female cyclists was published in 1895 in the newspaper New York World by an author of unknown gender. Special thanks to Brainpickings.org for compiling the list!

• Don’t be a fright.
• Don’t faint on the road.
• Don’t wear a man’s cap.
• Don’t wear tight garters.
• Don’t

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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 Keep reading >>

Stranded on the road? Call 511 Freeway Aid! BART trains of the future, BART running special hours on Presidents Day Weekend.

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For decades, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (MTC SAFE) has provided a lifeline to Bay Area motorists by installing and maintaining a nine-county call box system. While the boxes have become a visual reminder of safety on the freeways, their use has continued to decline Keep reading >>

New traffic laws, a traffic light that detects a cyclist approaching, and nominate your favorite bus driver, bike organization or others!

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

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Do you know a person, project or organization that is improving the way people get around the Bay Area each day?

Nominate the person, project or organization for an MTC “Excellence in Motion” Award.

Consider nominating:

• Innovative activities that promote more efficient use of the transportation network or transit

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New limits on commute benefits, service changes for MLK Jr. Day and the state of the environment 40 years ago as documented by American photographers.

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