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In recent years New York City has been experimenting with innovative transportation solutions to a notorious traffic problem. The city has been creating bike lanes, bus lanes and pedestrian plazas from space formerly used to accommodate private motor vehicle traffic. The most famous of these changes has been the transformation of Keep reading >>

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 >>

Here on 511CC, we’ve assembled the finest collection of bike mappers, smog alerts, driving tools, and other resources to get you out from behind the wheel and enjoying beautiful Contra Costa County.

Our goal is to have all of the answers, but sometimes, we need you to Keep reading >>

In honor of Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday, the Infrastructurist compiled its list of Dylan’s top ten songs about infrastructure.

10. Down the Highway (The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan)

In the liner notes to Freewheelin’, prepared by Nat Hentoff, Dylan says of this blues number: “What made the real Keep reading >>

The History of Transportation Pt. 2

The two-wheeled chariot was the next progression in the development of transportation after the wheel was invented. It was probably first used in royal funeral processions, later being adapted for warfare and racing.

The two-wheeled chariot was first used in Sumeria around 3000 BC and 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 >>

Local News

• Weekend track closures between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill BART stations; free bus services to be provided March 26-28 and May 28-30
• El Cerrito encourages community participation in identifying area traffic concerns – meetings on March 25 & 31st
• 511CC gets kudos for use of social media to

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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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