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SchoolPool | 511 Contra Costa

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 1d

FINAL WEEK TO ENTER: Register your school carpool by Thursday (10/16) for the chance to win one of ten $250 Target shopping sprees from #SchoolPool. There's still time to form a school carpool and enter! Visit 511cc.org/schoolpool.

@ccta.net @cocoschools.bsky.social @sparetheair.bsky.social

SchoolPool is a youth carpool promotion for Contra Costa which encourages residents to share rides to and from school and after-school activities.

Fleet Weekend: Transit Options & Added Service | 511 Contra Costa

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 4d

Take transit to Fleet Weekend! Here's why:

- Special 1-hour Richmond Scenic Ferry
- Free parking at BART & Richmond Ferry
- Longer BART trains
- Additional Ferry trips this weekend
- Free Ferry between Ferry Building & Pier 41

Get the details: 511cc.org/fleetweek2025
@sfbayferry.com @bart.gov

Leave the car at home for Fleet Weekend and take BART or the SF Bay Ferry to the festivities. Added ferry trips, longer BART trains & free ferry rides between Pier 41 and the Ferry Building.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 4d

FLEET WEEK BY SEA: Buy a ticket for the SF Bay Ferry Richmond Scenic Trip on Saturday or Sunday and enjoy a 1-hour cruise with front-seat views of Fleet Weekend and the SF waterfront. Departs from Richmond at 3pm both days. More: 511cc.org/richmondscenic
@sfbayferry.com @richmondside.org

San Francisco Bay Ferry - Fleet Week 2025 - Richmond Scenic Trip. The Richmond Scenic Trip is an hour long excursion departing Richmond at 3:00 PM and arriving Downtown S.F. at 4:00 PM. Tickets purchased for the Richmond Scenic trip are only valid for this trip. Tickets must be purchased prior to trip departure.

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BART @bart.gov · 8d

🛩️ 🛩️ BART + Muni fly you to San Francisco Fleet Week 🛩️ 🛩️

Follow our rider guide for a smooth journey to the week’s many events.

We’ll be running longer trains for the air shows on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12.

Promotional poster for FLEET WEEK SAN FRANCISCO AIR SHOW featuring a map of public transport options including BART and Muni routes. The poster includes viewing areas, tips for planning ahead like checking real-time info on websites and apps, and additional instructions for parking and catching free shuttles. Logos and social media tags for BART and SFMTA are displayed at the bottom.

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511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 7d

If you can take WestCAT Lynx, AC Transit Transbay, or SolTrans Red or Green Lines to work, let us give you 10 free rides. Take 10 gives you time off from driving to work to enjoy a lower-stress, less expensive commute. Learn more at 511cc.org/take10. @ccta.net @rideact.bsky.social

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 11d

If you took BART this week, your trip could be worth $511. Multiple transit days mean *multiple chances* to win this Monday. Just sign up for Big Win on Transit & log the days you rode BART. It's that easy. Get started: 511cc.org/bigwin @ccta.net @bart.gov

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 11d

Headed to Hardly Strictly? BART + Muni is a great option. Why pay for parking? FREE parking at East Bay BART stations Sat. & Sun. (and Fri. after 3pm). If BART + bike is your plan, bring a lock for self-serve bike parking. Transportation info: 511cc.org/hsb2025
@bart.gov @hardlystrictly.bsky.social

Infographic with details on how to get to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass using BART + Muni. It's not hard to get to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass with BART + Muni. October 3rd through the 5th in Golden Gate Park. Two ways to get to the festival. 1 - Take BART to Montgomery Street Station. Transfer to a 30th Avenue-bound Muni 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid on Market Street - ride to 25th or 30th Ave. Extra 5R service will be running for the festival. 2 - Take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza Station. Transfer to the Muni N Judah on the upper level and ride to 31st or 34th Ave. Real-time train info at BART.gov or on the BART appl. Transfer to Muni with a physical or digital BART card.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 13d

Happy California Clean Air Day! It's a great day to trade a solo drive for a walk, bike ride, or transit trip. PLUS: In partnership with Spare the Air, rides on all SF Bay Ferry routes are FREE today (Wednesday)! @sfbayferry.com @sparetheair.bsky.social

Happy California Clean Air Day. Did you know - SF Bay Ferry operates the cleanest high-speed ferry fleet in the nation. The Rapid Electric Emission-Free (REEF) Ferry program will launch the nation's first high-speed, high-capacity, zero emissions vessels. We are committed to reducing emissions and delivering the excellent water transit service that Bay Area riders depend on. Ride Free on Wednesday, October 1. Spare the Air. SF Bay Ferry.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 14d

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is California Clean Air Day. Celebrate by helping contribute to cleaner air – take transit, bike to work, walk to lunch, or combine vehicle trips to reduce emissions. For more about Clean Air Day, visit cleanairday.org. @cleanairca.bsky.social @sparetheair.bsky.social

Photo of 6 cyclists wearing helmets riding in the bike lane in a city suburban downtown area. Text reads: Ride a Bike - Riding a bicycle produces 0% of the emissions emitted while driving a single-passenger vehicle.

Photograph of a subway car stopped at the platform with people boarding and de-boarding. Text reads: Reduce your footprint through Public Transit. Transportation is the biggest source of air pollution in California.

Hybrid and EV Drivers: Your Solo Carpool Lane Access Ends Wednesday. What Now? | KQED

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 14d

Starting Oct. 1, EVs can't use HOV lanes without passengers

Good news: Drivers get a 60-day grace period (thru Nov. 30) – CHP won't issue citations

Great news: Drivers have time to join a carpool or Try Transit – & learn how they can request a free $25 Clipper card: 511cc.org/trytransit @ccta.net

California’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal Program will no longer be in effect starting Wednesday, Oct. 1. Here’s what to know about carpool access if you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle.

SchoolPool | 511 Contra Costa

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 14d

Are you in a school carpool? If your student attends school in Contra Costa, register your SchoolPool by October 16 for the chance to win one of ten $250 Target shopping sprees! Carpooling is a great way to save time & money. Team up to drive & sign up to win: 511cc.org/schoolpool @ccta.net

SchoolPool is a youth carpool promotion for Contra Costa which encourages residents to share rides to and from school and after-school activities.

Caltrans Night Work & Lane Closures – Week of Sept. 29 | 511 Contra Costa

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 15d

Caltrans Overnight Closures:

· Richmond-SR Bridge: WB Lane #2 & Bike Path closed 7pm-5am weeknights
· I-80 (Pinole, Richmond): Work between Appian Way & Carson Blvd 8pm-5am (September only)
· Full Closure of WB State Route 4 weeknights 7pm-6am from Cummings Skyway to San Pablo Ave

Full details 🔗 ⬇️

511contracosta.org

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BART @bart.gov · 15d

You all have shown up for BART, which means it is time to add cars and run longer trains.

Starting today:

🟨Yellow Line trains will increase from 8 cars to 9 cars.

🟥Red Line trains will increase to four 8 car trains in the AM and PM Peak.
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Real time departures screen shot from West Oakland at 7:45am showing longer trains.

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511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 18d

Don't miss out on the remaining #TransitMonth events, including:

· The "Rosie Ride" - Ferry trip & guided museum tour
· Bay Bridge Trail Anniversary Bike Ride
· Transit Month Wrap Party
· Ride Contest - Turn transit trips into drawing entries

Learn more: 511cc.org/events2 @sftru.bsky.social

Poster showing 3 events - The Rosie Ride, a ferry ride to from SF to the Rosie the Riveter Museum in Richmond on Saturday the 27th; the Transit Month Ride Contest; and the Transit Month Wrap Party at 220 Montgomery Street on September 30th at 7pm.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 19d

Friday is your chance to chat with the General Managers of BART, AC Transit, SF Bay Ferry, Wheels, County Connection, Caltrain, SF Muni, MTC & others! The event starts around 3:30pm with a trip from SF aboard the SF Bay Ferry. Details: 511cc.org/ridealong2025
@bart.gov @countyconnection.bsky.social

BART @bart.gov · 20d

👋 Get to know local transit leaders during All Aboard with Transit CEOs on Friday, September 26!

All Aboard with Transit CEOs is a multimodal ride-along and happy hour. It's a great opportunity to meet local transit CEOs and ask them questions. @samtrans.com @caltrain.com @mtcbata.bsky.social

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 19d

With Clean Cars for All, income-eligible Bay Area residents get up to $12,000 to buy or lease an EV when retiring an old vehicle. Or they can opt for $7,500 to use on transit or to buy an e-bike. Learn more at a webinar Oct. 9 from 10-11am. RSVP: 511cc.org/cc4awebinar (Program info: 511cc.org/cc4a)

Photo of a family standing next to a new EV they've purchased. Clean Cars for All - Retire your old vehicle and get up to $12,000 to buy or lease a plug-in hybrid, battery, or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle - or opt for $7,500 to use for transit, to buy an e-bike, or a combination of the two. Webinar to learn about the Bay Area's Clean Cars for All Program - October 9 from 10am to 11am. Bay Area Air District.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 20d

This month, the Bay Bridge Trail turns 12 & Bike East Bay is hosting an anniversary ride. It's a #TransitMonth event, starting and ending at East Bay BART stations. Pump up your tires, grab your Clipper card & RSVP here: 511cc.org/17I
@bart.gov @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @sftru.bsky.social @ccta.net

Join us for an East Bay Group Ride - Sunday, September 28. 10am to 2pm. Starting location: MacArthur BART; End: Richmond BART with a hangout at Armistice Brewing to follow. Route: 22.7 mile ride across the Bay Bridge Trail, then the Bay Trail to Richmond. This is a no-drop ride – all are welcome, nobody gets left behind. Transit Month.

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511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 21d

It's All Aboard Transit Day! Hop aboard & experience the improvements transit agencies have made over the past year – incl. reduced transfer times between systems: 511cc.org/bigsync #BigSync

Log your Tuesday trip with Big Win on Transit & grab a $10 Peet's Coffee gift card. Info: 511cc.org/bigwin

Icons representing different types of transit against a blue background. Text reads: All Aboard Transit Day on September 23.

Image of to-go coffee cup with the Big Win on Transit and 511 Contra Costa logos on it. Text reads: Take Transit Tuesday 9/23 - Get a $10 Peet's Coffee Gift Card. Gift cards awarded to first 100 valid entries submitted by Sunday, September 28.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 22d

Need a reason to take transit Tuesday (9/23)? We've got four:

1. BART is giving away prizes to riders
2. You can claim a $10 Peet's Coffee gift card
3. Trips are worth entries in Ride Contest prize drawings
4. Enjoy FREE rides on WestCAT Lynx

Get all the details: 511cc.org/4reasons
@bart.gov

Image of BART sticker which says: All Aboard Transit Day - I rode BART today

Image of to-go coffee cup Text reads: Take Transit Tuesday 9/23 - Get a $10 Peet's Coffee Gift Card. Gift cards awarded to first 100 valid entries submitted by Sunday, September 28.

Photo of various prizes up for grabs in the Transit Month Ride Contest

Photo of WestCAT Lynx bus waiting for passengers at the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco. Text reads: Ride Lynx buses FREE in September.

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 22d

Tomorrow – Tuesday, September 23 – is a Spare the Air Alert Day. To reduce air pollution, consider combining vehicle trips, carpooling, taking transit, or working from home.

BONUS: We're giving the first 100 people to log a Tuesday transit trip a $10 Peet's Coffee gift card. Info: 511cc.org/bigwin

Spare the Air Alert - Limit Driving Tuesday, September 23

Nominate Your Transit Hero of 2025!

511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 25d

For Transit Month's 8th Annual Rider First Awards, YOU have the opportunity to nominate people or projects that have made life better for transit riders in the past year. Learn more & nominate a person/project: ow.ly/fpjt50WUieP

@sftru.bsky.social @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social @ccta.net

For our 8th Annual Rider First Awards, we’re looking for YOU to nominate people or projects that have made life better for transit riders in the past year. For example, nominees could be: An amazing...

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511 Contra Costa @511cc.org · 26d

Not only is transit the focus of many upcoming events, it's also a great way to get to them. Here's a sample of what's happening in the next week or so – including the popular Muni Heritage Weekend. For more information (and even more Transit Month events), visit transitmonth.org. @sftru.bsky.social

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Tri Delta Transit @trideltatransit.bsky.social · 27d

Big Truck Day is Thursday! Check out large trucks & vehicles, incl. Tri Delta Transit's zero-emission battery electric bus. In honor of Transit Month, visit the TDT booth for info about our electric bus & pick up some swag. Take Tri MyRide or Route 380 or 384. More: www.antiochca.gov/big-truck-day/