Upcoming Events & Meetings
- Sun. 12/19: 2010 Endangered Species Big Year Bike Tour
- Fri. 12/31: Last day to use AC Transit paper tickets
- Fri. 12/31: Federal tax credits for EV charging stations expire
- Sat. 1/1: Robert E. Doyle will become new General Manager of EBRPD
Local News (Contra Costa County & East Bay)
- Military West improvements moving forward in Benicia
- Contra Costa Times editorial on high-speed rail
Bay Area & California News
- Bay Bridge east span will open earlier than expected
- SFO is targeting taxis rewarded for speed, which means higher fares (take BART instead!)
- Photos from demolition of the Transbay Terminal
- New Clean Air stickers for hybrids won’t be available until Jan. 1, 2012
Other Biking, Transit & Transportation News
Mass-transit tax break for commuters is about to expire- GPS mounting law: where you can and can’t place a GPS device in your vehicle
- Bicycle Safety: riding in the rain and at night
- IKEA gives US employees bicycle bonus
- 10 DIY tips to keep your bike running smooth
- Hertz enters hourly car sharing business with announcement it will offer EVs by the hour
