511 Contra Costa

Can it actually save you money to take transit? Obviously that depends on a lot of things, and varies by person, but a lot of research finds that yes, on some trips, transit is the cheaper option. What can you do to reap some of these rewards?

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DUBLIN/PLEASANTON – Tired of waiting in traffic west of Antioch? Heard about the Delta Express commuter service, but just haven’t gotten around to it? Next week is your chance.

From February 14-18, Tri Delta Transit will run their regular luxury motor coaches (complete with WiFi and comfy seats) for FREE. There’s Keep reading >>

Update: This program is no longer available. Please see our Program of the Week for a current program.

Are you a novice or recreational cyclist?

Always wanted to ride your bicycle to work?

511 Contra Costa can help, beginning with training and resources. We’re putting on a free two-day Keep reading >>

Huh?  Do Your 2?  What does this mean?  511 Contra Costa wants you to try green commuting by sharing your ride to work or school just two times per week.  Hence, do your 2.

We’ve  added a little extra whip or foam to  the carpool and transit incentive–if you know the Keep reading >>

Last night members of the Amalgamated Transit Union approved the tentative four year labor agreement between BART and the ATU.  The last minute agreement which helped narrowly avoid a BART strike last week now just needs to be ratified by the BART board.

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As America’s economic challenges continue, 511 Contra Costa will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the fourth annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 18. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2009 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages Keep reading >>

Go green and use public transportation, carpool, vanpool, walk and cycle instead of driving alone. Click on the links at the top of the page to apply for your free start-up incentives valued at $60.  Download the PDF for Green Start Up Incentive Here Keep reading >>

The NBC TODAY Show is carpooling.  Did you know 32,000,000 gallons of gasoline would be saved per day if just one person were added to each single occupant vehicle?  View NBC’s 1/22/08 TODAY show segment on carpooling.

511 Contra Costa is giving $60 gift cards to new carpool start Keep reading >>

The IRS increased the limits for pre-tax contributions to Commuter Benefit Accounts from $110 to $115 per month and the parking pre-tax withholding increased form $215 to $220 per month.  Click here for more information.

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Update 8/2/2010: This promotion has ended. Check out our current promotions.

Shuffle your commute by mixing up your commute modes. Keep reading >>