Reasons to take SF Bay Ferry in December: ✅ $1 fares for riders ages 5-17 ✅ You can catch Santa on the Merry Ferry ✅ Ride to the Ferry Building for the free holiday projection arts show ✅ Tap to Pay (credit/debit card fare payment) starts Dec. 10 SF Bay Ferry info: https:/sfbf.mobi @sfbayferry.com

Tap and Ride comes to all Bay Area transit Clipper card readers this Wednesday – great for out-of-town visitors. Learn more: 511cc.org/clipper2roll...

Are you a Contra Costa County resident who has thoughts on how to make taking transit in the County more accessible? If you're an older adult or an individual with a disability, apply to serve on their new Accessible Advisory Committee: 511cc.org/aacnomination @ccta.net @calaging.bsky.social

Caltrans District 4 will perform overnight maintenance on Bores 1 and 2 of the eastbound Caldecott Tunnel Tuesday & Wednesday nights. All work is weather-dependent. Schedule: • Bore #1: Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 – 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM • Bore #2: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 – 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM

The free AC Transit Holiday Bus is back, driving a different line each day. If you see the bus you can hop aboard and ride – no cash, pass, or ID required.

Starting Jan. 1, carpools with 3 or more people must use a FasTrak Flex toll tag set to “3+” and drive in the marked carpool lanes to get the 50% toll discount. If you need a FasTrak Flex toll tag, visit GetFasTrak.org. If you're interested in carpooling, we can help – visit 511cc.org/carpool.

Reminder: BART is running a Sunday schedule for Thanksgiving. Regular weekday service resumes Friday!

TAKE TRANSIT & WIN: Wednesday, Nov. 26, is a Spare the Air Day. To encourage people to take transit, we're offering the first 100 people who log a Wednesday transit trip a $10 Peet's Coffee gift card. Deadline to submit: Sunday 11/30. Get all the details at 511cc.org/bigwin/#bonus. @ccta.net

Wednesday & Thursday are Spare the Air Alert days. In addition to not burning wood, consider driving less – by carpooling, taking transit, or combining vehicle trips. --- From @sparetheair.bsky.social: Wood burning is banned for 24 hours on both 11/26 & 11/27. For more info, visit sparetheair.org.

Are you or your visitors taking BART or other transit this week? Use our transit service guide (below) to check your transit system's schedule for Thurs. or Fri. NOTE: No service from County Connection, SF Bay Ferry & SolTrans on Thanksgiving Day. Most agencies running modified service on Friday.

Tuesday is the day! Take the bus, BART, or Ferry & log your trip to claim an $8 Starbucks gift card. If you need help planning your trip, ask the 511CC Commute Coach: 511cc.org/commutecoach

Take transit Tuesday & get an $8 Starbucks gift card thru @511cc.org's Big Win on Transit. Here's how: • Tuesday, take transit to, from, or through Contra Costa • Log your trip at bigwin.511contracosta.org by Nov. 30 • First 100 valid entries get an $8 Starbucks card Info: 511cc.org/17K @ccta.net

ANTIOCH BRIDGE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND: Due to emergency sinkhole repairs, the Antioch Bridge will be closed from 10pm Friday (11/21) through 5am Monday (11/24). Plan travel accordingly. See map below for detour information and full closure area. @ccta.net

Going to the Cal vs Stanford football game Saturday? Save money & relax on the train. Grab your Clipper card and link BART to Caltrain for the win. Parking at all East Bay BART stations is FREE on weekends. Check out the BART-Caltrain transfer schedule: 511cc.org/calstanford @bart.gov @caltrain.com

San Francisco Bay Ferry is making seeing the sights easier this holiday season with $1 Youth fares. Ages 5-17 ride for just $1 and kids under 5 are always free. @sfbayferry.com

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Moving Lane Closures: Caltrans crews will be performing moving lane closures in both directions of I/580. Please leave extra travel time during these windows: 📅 Sunday nights: 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM 📅 Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM @richmondside.org

Your next bus, BART, or Ferry trip could be worth $511. Take it from Shanavia – our latest winner. She signed up for our Big Win on Transit program and logged her transit days to turn them into drawing entries. We pick a new $511 winner each week. Will you be next? Get started: 511cc.org/bigwin

#TuesdayTip: Ever wonder where and when the next bus is? Riders can track the bus in multiple ways. ACT RealTime: actransit.org/rt AC Transit Mobile App: actransit.org/app Just click on the bus number.

County Connection is part of Tuesday's Unhoused Resource Fair at the Concord Library from 12-3p. Need assistance or want to learn more about resources & services in Contra Costa? Please attend – all are welcome. Click below for event information & links to resources. @countyconnection.bsky.social

Caldecott Tunnel Overnight Closures: Caltrans will perform overnight maintenance on Bores 1, 2, and 4. Closure Schedule: 🔸 Bore 4: Mon, Nov 17 – 10pm-4:30am 🔸 Bore 1: Tue, Nov 18 – 10pm-12am 🔸 Bore 2: Wed, Nov 19 – 12am-4:30am 🚦 All other bores will remain open during work. ⚠️ Expect delays.

Overnight Closure: WESTBOUND SR-4 between Cummings Skyway & San Pablo Ave on Nov 17 & 18 – 7pm to 6am both nights for paving work. Eastbound SR-4 *NOT AFFECTED*. Use posted detours & expect delays. Check 511.org & Caltrans QuickMap – quickmap.dot.ca.gov – for updates.

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! Tri Delta Transit is excited to announce our STUDENT COVER ART CONTEST to design our January 11, 2026 printed schedule cover. For a complete guide, application and waiver, visit our website at: trideltatransit.com/january-sche....

Don't like driving in the rain? Take transit & let someone else do the driving. Explore transit options & incentives at 511cc.org/transit. If you want to make taking the bus, train, or ferry to work a regular thing, apply for a $25 Clipper card: 511cc.org/trytransit

Caltrans D4 will perform tunnel washing and maintenance in Bore #3 of the Caldecott Tunnel on westbound State Route 24 (SR-24) Schedule: Monday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 PM – 4:30 AM nightly. All other bores will remain open.

On Veterans Day (11/11) most transit agencies serving Contra Costa will be on weekday schedules. The exceptions: • SolTrans - Saturday schedule • Tri Delta Transit - Weekend/Holiday schedule • WestCAT - Lynx - Weekday; JL/JR, DAR, 11, 19 - Saturday schedule Click below for complete details.

Concord & Martinez: Routes 99X & 615 - Effective Sunday (11/9) @countyconnection.bsky.social is making time adjustments to these routes to better align w/ neighboring transit agency schedules & improve on-time performance. For more info, call 925-676-7500 or click below. @ccta.net 511cc.org/ccnov25

Richmond residents are invited to provide input on the planned redesign of McBryde Avenue at Café McBryde this Saturday from 9:30-12:30. City staff & project team members will be available to answer questions & get feedback. Drop in anytime. Meeting info & ways to stay in the loop: 511cc.org/mcbryde

Clipper 2.0 arrives December 10 with new features & services: ✅ Tap credit or debit cards (avail. Dec. 10) ✅ Instant value updates ✅ Free or discounted transfers ✅ Apply for Youth or Senior cards online ✅ Manage multiple accounts in one app Click below for more on Clipper's upcoming upgrade.

You’re invited! On Wednesday, Nov 5, from 4pm to 6pm, join us for a pop-up at El Cerrito Plaza Station to learn more about the station’s upcoming TOD and station access improvements. More: bart.gov/ElCerritoPlazaTOD

Join Ride & Drive Clean's EV Discount Campaign webinar Thursday & discover how to make the most of today’s EV deals. Learn to: -Save big on good-value EVs -Take advantage of avail. incentives -Understand the benefits of leasing vs. buying PLUS: Live Q&A to ask EV experts your questions. More 🔗 ⬇️

On Sunday, Nov. 2, BART will perform vegetation management work between Pleasant Hill and Concord to maintain safe, reliable service. Speeds will be reduced in this area to ensure safety while the work is completed. Riders should expect delays of 10–15 min. in the area between 8am and 5pm on Nov 2.

Take BART to Oakland's Dia de Los Muertos Festival this Sunday, November 2 🏵️ 💀 The Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, outdoor event celebrating the vibrant, culturally rich Fruitvale neighborhood. BART sugar skull t-shirts and stickers are also on sale now at railgoods.com

Headed to see Cal Football on Saturday? Avoid traffic & parking hassles by taking BART. From Downtown Berkeley BART you can walk to the game *or* grab a FREE Gameday Shuttle (available 2.5 hours pre-game until 1 hour after kickoff). More: pt.berkeley.edu/transit @calfootball.bsky.social @bart.gov

Happy Halloween! 🎃 If you'll be behind the wheel today, be sure to avoid in-car distractions, keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters, and drive slowly in school zones and neighborhoods.

BART wants your input on their sustainability practices. They've released a draft of their 2026-2035 Sustainability Action Plan – a roadmap for implementing Sustainability Policy through 2035. Share your thoughts on the draft (deadline Oct. 31) at bart.gov/sap. @ccta.net

Starting November 1st, San Francisco Bay Ferry gives you more reasons to get on board. Youth ages 5-17 ride for just $1 per trip. There's also a 24-hour pass for $20 good for unlimited Ferry rides. Promotion runs through January 31st. Learn more: 511cc.org/ferrywinter @sfbayferry.com @ccta.net

CCTA is planning improvements to the Walnut Creek BART Station & they need your input to create better walking, biking, shuttle & transit options along the I-680 corridor. Take their quick survey and tell @ccta.net what would make your Walnut Creek BART experience better: 511cc.org/wcbartsurvey

Thinking about an Electric Vehicle (EV)? The Federal EV Tax Credit may be gone, but you can still save thousands when buying or leasing a new or used EV. You can even get an EV-friendly electric rate plan, assistance with the cost of installing a charger & vehicle discounts thru Ride & Drive Clean.

If you live in Contra Costa and purchased a new e-bike anytime in the last 6 months, you get a rebate! Contra Costa residents are entitled to $150 ($300 for low-income households). Click below to apply for your rebate and to learn more.

Get your costumes ready for Trunk or Treat. Come to Lake Merritt Station Plaza from 4pm to 7pm to enjoy tons of activities, including trick-or-treating at decorated police vehicles stocked full of candy, minute-to-win-it games, prizes, and more. Spend an evening with BART at this fun and free event!

BIKE EVENTS: Looking for a group ride, free bike tune-up, skills class, or e-bike test ride? Our Bike Events calendar has you covered. You'll find one-time events *and* recurring rides & repair clinics. If you have a bike, there's something here for you: 511cc.org/bikeevents @bikeeastbay.bsky.social

Bike Rodeo & Festival: Bring family & friends to a FREE fun-filled day of activities, games, music & hands-on learning focused on bike & pedestrian safety – incl. a bike & scooter obstacle course (helmet & waiver req'd). Saturday (10/25) at Iron Horse MS in San Ramon. Info: 511cc.org/bikefest2025

Free EV and e-bike test rides at the Electric Transportation Fair in Downtown Richmond on Saturday (10/25). Grab a free lunch, learn about Miocar & Richmond’s e-bike share program, and discover rebates & incentives for EVs, chargers, and e-bikes. Learn more & RSVP: 511cc.org/evfair @ccta.net

The hours for the bike/pedestrian path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge are changing starting Monday, Oct. 27. A free bike shuttle will be provided Mondays through Thursdays. Learn more at mtc.ca.gov/rsrpath. @mtcbata.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @richmondside.org @ccta.net

Live in a highlighted area? CCTA needs your input to identify projects important to you, like: ✅ Safer crossings ✅ Better bus connections ✅ Smoother bike & walking routes ✅ Simple comfort upgrades for daily travel Short survey avail. in multiple languages: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DKPSG6W @ccta.net

BART UPDATE: As of 11am, service on BART Red and Green Lines has been restored.

Riding BART on Saturday? We will have long trains. Parking is free. You can now pay for BART by tapping your contactless credit/debit card or using Apple Pay or Google Pay at the fare gates. No set up and no need to use a machine. Just Tap and Ride.

Heads up about planned track work. This Sunday until 10:30am there will be no Red or Green Line service, requiring some riders to transfer to complete their trip. Service will be reduced from two tracks to one through the Transbay Tube so crews can replace aging rail.

If you're headed to Pawstoberfest or Pittsburg's Halloween Spooktacular this weekend, take transit. Tri Delta Transit (TDT) can get you to both events: • Halloween Spooktacular: TDT Route 371 - Event info: 511cc.org/spooktacular... • Pawstoberfest: TDT Route 373 - Event info: 511cc.org/paws2025

Does your child love trick or treating & riding BART? The Halloween Train is for them! They'll enjoy fun activities at Dublin/Pleasanton BART, a ride on a Halloween-themed train & a Trunk or Treat mini-carnival at Lake Merritt Station Plaza. Details & RSVP: 511cc.org/halloweentrain @bart.gov