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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 27-Sept 3, 2011″ on Storify Keep reading >>

Though our previous posts have mostly been about affordable gifts to give your commuter friends and family, this list is for indulging yourself. From a city-slick bicycle to the latest 2-way convertible tablet, these gifts will be sure to bring a smile to your face as well as prepare you Keep reading >>

While last time we posted holiday gift ideas for your bicyclist friend, this time we’ve come up with some presents to give to the driving commuter. For the girl that’s perennially late for work, here are a couple options for on-the-go thermoses and coffee mugs. Friends who constantly complain about Keep reading >>

1. SpokeLit:

$7.99

An LED that’s attached between the bicycle spokes and creates cool ‘circles’ of light as the wheel rolls. This bright light also serves to keep the bicyclist safe by making him or her more visible. You can set the SpokeLit to ‘glow’ or ‘flash,’ depending on Keep reading >>

Most people find their morning commute to be tedious and tiring–just another morning stuck in traffic and trying to beat the rush.

But you can make your commute into a daily pump-up for work by just doing one thing: playing some good music.

No more morning talk shows where the Keep reading >>

THE HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION: Part 1

Starting this week, we’ll be featuring a blog post every week about the history of transportation. Why? Because transportation is cool.

Let’s start off with the most basic aspect of modern transportation–the wheel. What is a wheel? According to Dictionary.com, it is: “A circular frame or disk arranged to revolve on an axis, ason or in vehicles or machinery.” According to Keep reading >>

There are endless benefits to commuting on two wheels: exercise, endorphins, energy-efficiency, self-fulfilment, etc. Most people love their morning ride for the fresh air and great views, but sooner or later everyone finds that they have to start riding at night, or worse, through the rain. Scary as it may be, Keep reading >>

One of the peskiest things about owning a bicycle is the potential that it might get stolen.

Sure you’ve got your U-Lock, your Combination Lock, your Unbreakable-Uncuttable-Unstealable-Bike-Chain-Lock… but there’s always the fear that one day you find that your bike is gone (poof!). Or equally as frightening–that you’ll Keep reading >>

Attention all aspiring directors, producers, and screenwriters! Now is your chance to show your friends, family, and classmates your awesome video-making abilities.

The Street Smarts “Be Reel!” Video Contest, which takes place each spring and fall, wants middle school students (grades 6-8) in San Ramon Valley to submit 60-second public Keep reading >>