This Week’s Headlines in Transportation and Transit
Upcoming Events & Meetings
- Sat. 9/18: Tracks to Trails, 10AM – 2 PM
- Mon. 9/20 – Fri. 10/1: Free rides for commuters btwn Dublin/Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill BART stations
- Weds. 9/29: Public outreach meeting in Pleasant Hill for citywide bicycle
and pedestrian master plan - Thurs. 9/30: Last day to enter Spare the Air
Commuter Chronicles Contest
Local News (Contra Costa County & East Bay)
- Road closures due to Walnut Creek parade this Saturday
- Electric car builder eyes Benicia
- Caltrans releases 1st video of Caldecott Fourth Bore tunnel project
- Reimburse car damage caused by unfilled potholes on I-680
- EBRPD to buy 640 acres for new park between Dublin & Livermore
- I-680 express lane to open September 20th
Bay Area & California News
- BART will run longer trains on Sunday for sports fans attending Raiders & Giants games
- Clean Air Plan sets blueprint for healthier air
- “No bikes” now shown on BART platform signs
- BART is phasing out EZ Rider for Clipper cards
- What everyone thought of BART back in 1968 (video)
- BART introduces new schedule to reduce transfer times
