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Think your commute is a drag? If you’re traveling solo, ridesharing just might make your morning. As three Contra Costa County employees discovered, carpooling isn’t just for saving money, breezing through traffic, and reducing CO2 emissions–it can also be a great way to form meaningful friendships.

In late 2007, the Keep reading >>

Construction on BART’s eastward extension, which will span 10 miles from the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station towards Hillcrest Avenue, is set to begin this fall. The extension will fulfill the first phase of the eBart project, which aims to bring BART into East County. It should be completed Keep reading >>

Beginning this month, Rio Vista Delta Breeze and 511 Contra Costa are partnering up to bring you a special transit offer: buy one get one free bus passes for Route 52!

Those who purchase one $90 Intercity Monthly Pass will receive the second month free. Keep reading >>

Local News

• Nominate a local biker for Bike Commuter of the Year before Monday, April 19, 2010
• BART plans community outreach workshops in Richmond, Antioch, and Pittsburg (Tues 4/6/10)
• The tunnel on the Contra Costa Canal Trail is now open for use
• See if you live in a ‘red zone’

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Local News

• Antioch Bridge motorists will face nighttime delays next week
• BART to upgrade Pleasant Hill station for $5.2 million
• State allocates $69.4 million for

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The City of Antioch approved the eBART Station at  Hillcrest Avenue but the decision still isn’t clear as to whether  the station will be located to the east or west of Hillcrest Avenue. Keep reading >>