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24 Oct

Antioch Approves East County Transportation Projects

Antioch City Council on Tuesday approved 18 transportation projects across Brentwood, Oakley, Pittsburg and Antioch that will get funding from a regional fee....

16 Oct

BART to Join 2024 International ShakeOut Day Earthquake Drill Thursday

At 10:17 a.m. Thursday, BART trains will slow to 27 mph before coming to a brief stop as part of an earthquake drill for the international Great ShakeOut....

08 Oct

Many Teens in No Rush to Hit the Road

For many teens, learning to drive is a rite of passage and ticket to freedom, but fear, expense and busy schedules have many content in the passenger's seat....

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11 Sep

Antioch Amtrak Station Might Stay Open

The city of Antioch is working on efforts to keep its Amtrak station open. It is now planned to close in 2025 with the opening of a station in Oakley....

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07 Aug

New AI Cameras to Target Illegally Parked Vehicles on All AC Transit Lines Starting Wednesday

Law enforcement will use a bus-mounted camera system to target drivers illegally parked along all Alameda-Contra Costa Transit lines starting Wednesday....

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01 Aug

Congressman John Garamendi Opposes Closing Amtrak Station in Antioch

U.S. Rep. John Garamendi sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Antioch Amtrak Station....

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20 Jun

Richmond Expands Rideshare Program, Hoping to Drive Commuters to Nearby Transit Hubs

With Richmond Moves, which is designed to make public transit more accessible, people can order a $2 ride between almost any two locations in Richmond. ...

23 May

Community Members Protest Looming Antioch Amtrak Station Closure

Community advocates rallied at the Antioch Amtrak train station Wednesday calling for officials to reverse their decision to close it....

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08 May

East County Hopes On-Demand Driverless Cars Will Help With Commute

Regional East Bay leaders gathered Tuesday for a press conference and unveiling of an autonomous commuter vehicle expected to serve East Contra Costa by 2030....

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01 May

Pittsburg Breaks Ground for BART Connectivity Project

The BART Connectivity Project will connect the Delta de Anza Regional Trail with the Pittsburg Center BART Station to give people alternatives to driving....

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18 Apr

BART Tasked With Improving Disability Access After Lawsuit Alleging ADA Violations

For disabled people, an out-of-order elevator or escalator can mean getting to work late, missing appointments, or simply feeling like second-class citizens....

17 Apr

Pittsburg to Improve Problematic Thoroughfare

The Pittsburg City Council on Monday awarded a half million-dollar contract to complete safety improvements along Crestview Drive....

04 Apr

Completed Project Helps Pave ‘Safe Routes to School’ in Pittsburg

Pittsburg on Tuesday announced the completion of new pedestrian safety measures at several “uncontrolled crosswalks” near schools....

26 Jan

AC Transit Board Postpones System Redesign Process

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit's process to redesign its entire bus service has been postponed, possibly until 2025, according to AC Transit officials....