Exciting Changes Are Coming

Photo of a BART car, a San Francisco Bay Ferry, and a Tri Delta Transit Bus

511 Contra Costa will be introducing a new transit incentive that’s a $511 Big Win for BART, bus, and ferry riders. Stay tuned for details – coming soon. To keep things fresh, a handful of our existing programs will be ending.

Drive Less will close on December 31. If you haven’t already applied for an incentive this year and are committed to replacing a car commute with a green option at least one day a week, apply now.
BOGO passes for Tri Delta Transit and WestCAT along with Take 10 incentives for the SolTrans Yellow and Blue Lines will not be offered past December 31. Learn more and take advantage of these programs while you still can.

Winter Spare the Air

The Winter Spare the Air season starts this month and runs through February. During these colder months, smoke from fireplaces and wood stoves can get trapped close to the ground. When particle pollution levels are high, a Spare the Air Alert is announced so we know to take action.

Don’t drive to work. Choose transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or working from home instead. We can help you find incentives for your new commute.
Don’t burn wood or charcoal on Spare the Air Days.
Combine trips and turn off your car’s engine when idling for more than 30 seconds.
Walk or bike your kids to school.

To receive Spare the Air notifications, text ‘START’ to 81757.

Transit Discounts for Kids

Photo of a teen holding up a Clipper card. Text reads: Youth Clipper - more rides, half the cost. Use your Youth Clipper card for $1 rides on County Connection.

Kids under 6 ride free on Bay Area transit services. For older kids, a Youth Clipper card is the key to fare discounts. With a Youth card, kids pay just $1.00 on County Connection buses and ride for half-price on BART and the Richmond Ferry.

Applications for Youth Clipper cards can be submitted by mail or email. To get a card immediately, apply in person at the County Connection or Tri Delta Transit ticket offices.

Apply Now

National Take a Hike Day

Photo of a couple and their dog walking a trail amongst the trees in one of the East Bay Regional Parks. Text reads: Take a Hike Day - November 17.

Contra Costa County’s extensive trail system makes it easy to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on November 17th. Hiking doesn’t require heavy backpacks or hiking boots. You can enjoy mind and body benefits by simply walking in your own neighborhood with a good pair of shoes, water, and a snack. A hometown stroll is not only a great way to celebrate National Take a Hike Day, but also a great warm-up for our free Winter Walk Challenge, returning in January.

511 Contra Costa is a program of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority

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Exciting Changes Are Coming

Winter Spare the Air

Transit Discounts for Kids

National Take a Hike Day