511 Contra Costa

Contra Costa Citizens,

Anyone living in District III is encouraged to apply to be appointed to an opening on one of several advisory committees.

Advisory committees meet regularly, and offer their recommendations on county policy. County supervisors consider the opinions of their advisory committees when making key decisions.

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What’d you miss this week? The County Connection has a sweet new trip planner, Tri Delta Transit has 22 new bus shelters, and we’re getting ever so close to the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station opening.

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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.

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GreenFEST 2010 will be held at the Contra Costa Association of Realtors (CCAR) in Walnut Creek on Saturday, August 14th from 10 AM- 4 PM at:

CCAR Parking Lot
1870 Olympic Boulevard, Walnut Creek

• This FREE event will feature organic food, music, educational demos, e-waste receptacles, a garden center and

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Upcoming Events & Meetings

• May 31, 2010: Memorial Day – Transit agency schedules on Memorial Day Holiday
• Friday May 28 – Tuesday May 31, 2010: Track closures between Walnut Creek & Pleasant Hill BART stations
• Friday June 4, Saturday June 5: Treat Boulevard to close at night for Iron Horse

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Local News

• Sink hole shuts down part of Tassajara Road in Dublin March 25-26, 2010
• 511 Contra Costa is now on Facebook! Become a fan to get entered to win $25 to Peet’s Coffee & Tea.
• Highway 4 to close near Discovery Bay this weekend from 8 PM on Friday,

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On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority will review and discuss the Draft 2009 Countywide Transportation Plan. Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting and provide comments at the Authority offices located at:

Contra Costa Transportation Authority
3478 Buskirk Avenue, Keep reading >>

511 Contra is proud to be a Certified Green Business by the Contra Costa Green Business Progam. The Green Business logo signifies our commitment to a healthy environment and community. Learn more about what this means. Keep reading >>