Bus stop locations for routes 1, 4, 301, and 601 will return to their regular locations. These stops were temporarily relocated during construction at the heavily used BART station.
Month: August 2014
Closed on Labor Day
County Connection will be closed Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 2.
County Connection Riders #GoGreenCC-Updated Numbers
It may be a little late, but the July numbers are updated. County Connection riders reduced CO2 emissions in July by 21,096 pounds each week day a difference of 55 pounds per day.
Every trip makes a difference! For example the average trip length on County Connection is 4 miles, and one round trip reduces the equivalent of 7.68 pounds.
Changes To Several Bus Routes Effective 8/17/14
Changes to several weekday bus routes will take place effective August 17, 2014. The most significant changes will take place on routes 2, 5, and 7. Below are details of the changes as well as new route maps and timetables for Routes 2, 5, and 7.
For more information on other bus routes and schedules, please refer back to the Routes and Schedules page.
Route 2
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Service is reduced – two AM trips and two PM trips during commute hours.
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Re-routed to operate on Broadway.
- New Rt. 2 Map-Fall 2014
- 2-timetable
- Route 5
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Service is FREE (fares subsidized by City of Walnut Creek).
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Runs more frequently – every 20 minutes during AM and PM commute hours and every 40 minutes during mid day.
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Re-routed to operate on California Blvd.
- New Rt. 5 Map-Fall 2014
- 5-timetable
Route 7
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Runs every 15 minutes from 7-10 AM and 3-7 PM.
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Re-routed to operate between PH BART and Shadelands only (no service to WC BART, Buena Vista, Ygnacio Valley Rd. or Marchbanks).
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New stops on Oak Grove Rd. and Treat.
- New Rt. 7 Map-Fall 2014
- 7-timetable
Route 91X
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New trips leave Concord BART at 7:50 and 8:20 AM and 5:45 PM
Route 250-Gael Rail Shuttle
Starts 8/22/14 and runs Thursday-Sunday only.
Route 260-Cal State East Bay Shuttle
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Fall service begins 9/24/14 and runs Monday-Thursday
600 Series School Day Services
Adjustments made to Rts. 601, 602, 605, and 623 due to bell time changes.
Meet Jeremy – Another Face of County Connection
A skilled and experienced mechanic, Jeremy starts his County Connection day at 4:00 a.m. Responsible for heavy repairs, he is part of the team that keeps County Connection’s diverse fleet running smoothly. What’s his favorite aspect of his job? The people he works with. ‘It’s like a family,” he says. “Everyone has been here a really long time.” For 11 years, Jeremy has been a part of County Connection working in the bus maintenance facility. Once and a while, he goes on road calls enjoying the challenge to see if he can fix a sidelined bus well enough for it to be driven back to the bus yard.
County Connection Riders Going Green – July Numbers Are In
In July County Connection bus riders helped reduce CO2 emissions by 21,041 pounds each weekday. It takes a small commitment to make a big impact. Each 4 mile trip contributes up to 7.68 pounds of CO2 emissions.
Tell us where you go – send us your photos at #countyconnection and be eligible to win monthly prizes.
Free Fare Bus Service from Creekside: An Organic and Smart Transportation – Land Use Outcome
Thanks to the City of Walnut Creek, County Connection will introduce a revamped Route 5 on Monday, August 18. This retooled service will provide direct and quick access between the Creekside neighborhood and the Walnut Creek BART Station. The route is anticipated to be popular, with buses hitting various stops every 20-minutes during peak travel periods. And, perhaps best of all, it will be free to all riders courtesy of the City of Walnut Creek, who will underwrite the fares for users.
There are 439 apartment units along Creekside Drive with an estimated population of just over 2,000 people. The “new” Route 5 helps convert an established denser neighborhood into one that is transit-friendly and is an example of what urban planners commonly call, “smart growth” – meaning growth that is directed in an intentional and comprehensive manner. While Creekside doesn’t represent new growth, the revamped Route 5 is a significant improvement to the quality of life for this established neighborhood and proves that the principles of smart growth apply to existing communities, as well as developing new ones “smartly”.
The “new” Route 5 is a good illustration of how a thriving partnership, like the one between County Connection and the City of Walnut Creek, can benefit public transit and the people who take advantage of our services. Without the City’s cooperation and partnership, service improvements like to Route 5 would not be possible. And of course, without the City’s financial support, the Route 5 fares would not be free.
The revamped Route 5 is also an example of good public planning. This retooled service is a result of the recently completed Adaptive Service Plan that County Connection produced earlier this year. This planning process looked at areas, like the Creekside neighborhood, to see how bus services could be improved and made more effective and useful to the public. With the implementation of the “new” Route 5, County Connection is bringing its Adaptive Service Plan to life and improving the livability of a neighborhood. It’s an organic, real and tangible example of good transportation and land use coordination of existing resources and existing development.