This Week's Headlines in Transportation and Transit: Jul 23-29, 2011
Our weekly news & events roundup for Contra Costa County, East Bay & Bay Area for transit, biking and transportation.
- Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
Ride the bus? Remember, on Monday, Aug. 1 AC Transit fares increase.
If you're a biker, the Walnut Creek City Council is looking for your feedback on its Master Bicycle Plan, Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7 PM. The City Hall is located at 1666 N. Main Street in Walnut Creek. See you there!
If you have to drive, remember through Tuesday, Aug. 9 between 7 am and 6 pm there is road resurfacing throughout Contra Costa County.
On Thursday, Aug. 18, applications are due for County Connection paratransit vans. If you know a community based organization that serves the elderly and disabled populations in Central Contra Costa County, make sure to let them know about the deadline. Thursday night, be sure to check out Danville Hot Summer Nights Hot Rod and Classic Car Show!
Oakland's Walking Tours are free, and a great way to learn more about the city's architecture. They're every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 AM, through October.
- Local (Contra Costa County & East Bay)
You asked, 511CC answers | 511 Contra CostaTwo weeks ago, we asked you to share your hottest transportation questions. Our trusty readers didn't hold back! Let's see what they said (and how we can help them find answers). Keep these questions coming, either in the comments below, Facebook, or Twitter. Is it possible to add a bike lane from Pinole to Martinez and back?
WestCAT - News and Information - Press ReleasesFor Immediate Release Posted 25 July 2011 Pinole, California, July 25, 2011 - WestCAT, in partnership with 511 Contra Costa plans to cruise right into Fall with a new promotion for local and express bus riders who are willing to park their cars and try their local public transit.
Caldecott Activities Update | 511 Contra CostaThe excavation of the first of seven cross passages between bores four and three has begun. The cross passages will serve as a safety feature for motorists when the new tunnel opens to traffic. To see more pictures of the West Portal Crosspassages go to www.caldecott-tunnel.org.
Celebrate San Ramon’s new “BARK and Ride” | 511 Contra CostaTwo- and four-legged pedestrians: welcome! It's not often that commuters and dog-owners share good news, but San Ramon's "Bark and Ride" is working to change that. The new combination 50-space park and ride and 4.5 acre dog park is at the corner of Bollinger Canyon and Stoneleaf Road.CCCTA Passengers Make a Difference In June | The County Connection
The numbers are finally in. In the month of June County Connection passengers spared the environment of 21,148 pounds of CO2 each weekday. This amount is calculated by multiplying our average weekday ridership for the month by 4 - our average passenger trip length - to determine total miles.- Bay Area and California
- Other Good Reads in Transportation
Get ready for an all-electric car sharing service: Car2go | 511 Contra CostaWe've posted all about hourly rentals and carsharing with GetAround, RelayRides, ZipCar, and City CarShare, but get ready for a new all-electric car share program - Car2go. Car2go uses sleek, all-electric cars. Imagine trying to parallel park one of these cars - piece of cake!
