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511 CCTA is a program of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. We offer alternatives to driving alone to reduce traffic congestion & help air quality. Incentives are provided to encourage changes in commuting habits.
Today's Spare the Air Alert has been extended through Saturday (Aug. 1). Wood burning is prohibited. Making efforts to drive less (e.g. taking transit, carpooling, combining trips) is encouraged. Discover incentives & programs to help Spare the Air: 511.ccta.ca.gov/air-quality/... @ccta.net
TAKE TRANSIT TO WIN: Today (Friday) is a Spare the Air Day. Take any form of transit serving Contra Costa & can claim an $8 Starbucks gift card while supplies last. Start by signing up for our FREE Big Win on Transit program at: 511.ccta.ca.gov/bigwin/#spar... @ccta.net @sparetheair.bsky.social
CCTA is seeking feedback from families on how they travel & their experiences with youth transportation programs. Your input will help improve transportation for youth & families in Contra Costa. Survey: driveless.typeform.com/Youth2026 @ccta.net En español: driveless.typeform.com/YRF-Espanol2...
Your student can take the bus to school for FREE with Pass2Class! Contra Costa students in grades 1-12 get up to 2 months of free rides on AC Transit, Tri Delta Transit, County Connection, or WestCAT. Avail. while supplies last: 511.ccta.ca.gov/pass2class @ccta.net @cocoschools.bsky.social
It was a busy weekend as people got out on their bikes to find fruit (in nature or on signs) as part of the Summer Bike Challenge. If you sent in a photo, you're in our gallery! Check it out – and sign up for the FREE Summer Bike Challenge if you haven't already – at 511.ccta.ca.gov/sbc. @ccta.net
Free adaptive cycling pop-ups are coming to Contra Costa County this summer! Hand cycles, therapeutic trikes, transfer support, and trained staff — all free, all ages, no experience needed. 🚲 🧵 1/3 @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @cityofpittsburgca.bsky.social
Take CCTA's Summer Listening Survey & share your thoughts on what would make getting around Contra Costa easier, safer & more reliable. Your feedback will guide future transportation priorities & you'll be entered to win a $100 gift card. Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HVD7DR @ccta.net
Your student can take the bus to school for FREE for up to 2 months with Pass2Class. Save money, drive less & reduce school zone traffic. Available for up to 2 students per household while supplies last. Apply now: Engilsh: 511.ccta.ca.gov/schools/pass... Español: 511.ccta.ca.gov/schools/pass...
Beyond great incentives for people who want to try transit, we also offer chances to WIN. On Mondays we select 10 Summer Bike Challenge participants to receive $20 Amazon gift cards. We also pick one $511 winner from our FREE Big Win on Transit program. Learn more at 511.ccta.ca.gov. @ccta.net
Here's a quick look at Contra Costa transit schedules for Saturday, July 4th. For more details, including information on additional later trips from BART & SF Bay Ferry, visit 511.ccta.ca.gov/july-4-2026 @ccta.net @bart.gov @sfbayferry.com
WestCAT Holiday Service: · On Friday, July 3, WestCAT will operate on a Sunday schedule (JL/JR service only). ·On Saturday, July 4, they will run on a regular Saturday schedule.
Learn what schedule your transit operator is on before heading out this weekend. Complete details: 511.ccta.ca.gov/july-4-2026/ AC Transit @rideact.bsky.social July 3 - SUNDAY schedule July 4 - SATURDAY schedule WestCAT July 3 - SUNDAY schedule (JL/JR only) July 4 - SATURDAY schedule
New fares are in effect today, July 1, 2026, on all regular San Francisco Bay Ferry routes. 50% discounts are available for youth, senior, disabled, or Clipper START passengers on regular service. Learn more about ways to pay your fare at sfbf.mobi/fares. @sfbayferry.com @ccta.net
Effective today (July 1) AC Transit's local fares have changed, impacting adult, youth, senior & disabled fares. Fare benefits available through next-generation Clipper & contactless payment options. Learn more about the change & discounts: www.actransit.org/article/fare... @rideact.bsky.social
Sign up for the Summer Bike Challenge to receive a new Bonus Bike Challenge every Monday. Send us an 'on-theme' bike selfie to be entered to win one of ten $20 Amazon gift cards in our weekly drawing. You're entered to win an iPad just for signing up! Register: 511.ccta.ca.gov/sbc @ccta.net
Your child can have fun learning about science & the natural world with Exploration Stations at the San Pablo Library, Thursday from 11 to 1. They can meet & interact with animals, explore the sky with telescopes, and even pedal-power their own slushie. Info: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Exploration @ccta.net
Your child can discover nature & science through interactive stations at the San Pablo Library on THURSDAY. Guests include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum & CCC Animal Services. Pedal the 511 CCTA blender bike & make a slushie! Info: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Exploration @ccta.net
Discover science at Pleasant Hill Library TUESDAY from 11a-1p. Look, touch & explore to learn about our natural world. Guests include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum & CCC Animal Services. Pedal the 511 CCTA blender bike & make a slushie! Info: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Exploration
E-BIKE TEST RIDES: Interested in test riding an e-bike? Try out a few ones for free with @bikeeastbay.bsky.social on June 27 at Coliseum BART station. If you end up buying one, you can request a rebate of $150 or $300 (low-income). 511 CCTA E-Bike Rebate information: 511.ccta.ca.gov/biking/elect...
Enjoy a group ride on the Iron Horse Trail which ends at Central San’s 80th Anniversary Open House on Saturday! • Ride leaves at 9:30am from PH BART • Free valet bike parking • Event has free food, tours & games, & entertainment Learn more: centralsan.org/80th @ccta.net @bikeeastbay.bsky.social
We had a great time at yesterday's Concord Library Exploration Stations event. We're bringing our blender bike to the next 2 events, too. Mark your calendar & bring your student to explore science & the natural world with the Contra Costa County Library: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Explora... @511.ccta.ca.gov
Try commuting by the Richmond Ferry on us! If you're 18+ and currently drive to work, apply for 10 free trips. (Must live or work in Contra Costa County.) Learn more & apply at 511.ccta.ca.gov/ferry-take-10 @ccta.net @sfbayferry.com
Photos are up in the Summer Bike Challenge Gallery! If you plan to do this week's Bonus Challenge, be safe. Temperatures are high – ride during cooler hours of the day & bring water. You don't even have to go outside to enter the iPad Drawing, just register: 511.ccta.ca.gov/sbc. @ccta.net
Discover science at the Concord Library June 11 from 11am-1pm. Look, touch & explore to learn about our natural world. Guests include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum & CCC Animal Services. Visit the 511 CCTA blender bike & make a slushie! Info: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Exploration
The Summer Bike Challenge starts Monday! Sign up so you receive the first Bonus Bike Challenge by email on June 8. Register at 511.ccta.ca.gov/sbc. You're automatically entered the iPad Grand Prize Drawing when you register. @ccta.net @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @sparetheheir.bsky.social
POINT RICHMOND: On Saturday, join a walking tour to give feedback about biking & walking in Point Richmond. Learn about the City's project to create safer pedestrian crossings & enhance bus stops to create more connected, safe & accessible transportation. More: tinyurl.com/PointRichmon... @ccta.net