511 Contra Costa
@511cc.org
511 Contra Costa 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. https://511contracosta.org
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
✅ $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
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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
✅ $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
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
@ccta.net @calaging.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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
@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
• 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
December 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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
• 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
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.
December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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.
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
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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.
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From @sparetheair.bsky.social: Wood burning is banned for 24 hours on both 11/26 & 11/27. For more info, visit sparetheair.org.
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From @sparetheair.bsky.social: Wood burning is banned for 24 hours on both 11/26 & 11/27. For more info, visit sparetheair.org.
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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.
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From @sparetheair.bsky.social: Wood burning is banned for 24 hours on both 11/26 & 11/27. For more info, visit sparetheair.org.
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From @sparetheair.bsky.social: Wood burning is banned for 24 hours on both 11/26 & 11/27. For more info, visit sparetheair.org.
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
• 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
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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
• 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
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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
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.
🔸 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.
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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.
🔸 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.
Use posted detours & expect delays. Check 511.org & Caltrans QuickMap – quickmap.dot.ca.gov – for updates.
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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.
Use posted detours & expect delays. Check 511.org & Caltrans QuickMap – quickmap.dot.ca.gov – for updates.
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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
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.
Schedule: Monday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 PM – 4:30 AM nightly.
All other bores will remain open.
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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.
Schedule: Monday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 PM – 4:30 AM nightly.
All other bores will remain open.
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
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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.
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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.
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
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
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
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
@mtcbata.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @richmondside.org @ccta.net
October 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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
@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
✅ 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
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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
✅ 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