Category: News & Announcements

In August County Connection bus riders reduced CO2 emissions by 27,945 pounds EACH WEEKDAY. That’s pretty impressive!

Using County Connection’s average trip length (one way) of 5 miles, each person who leaves their car at home and uses the bus will reduce CO2 emissions by 4.35 pounds. So riding just one day a week does make a difference.

Real time options such as the on-line trip planner, Bus Tracker  the free transit app, Clipper, and free Wi-Fi make using the bus more convenient and predictable. Check out these amenities today!

The ridership numbers are in, and County Connection riders reduced CO2 emissions by 31,898 pounds EACH WEEKDAY in the month of May. Nice work!

Using County Connection’s average trip length (one way) of 5 miles, each person who leaves their car at home and uses the bus will reduce CO2 emissions by 4.6 pounds. So riding just one day a week does make a difference.

Real time options such as Bus Tracker and the free transit app, Clipper, and free Wi-Fi make using the bus more convenient and predictable. Check out these amenities today!

Join millions of Bay Area residents and transit systems nationwide this Thursday, June 17 in supporting 2016 National Dump The Pump Day by using your local public transit system.

Started in June 2006 when local gas prices were over $4 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Using public transit is one way every person can make a different in minimizing our carbon footprint. To see how you can make a difference, check out the carbon footprint calculator at PublicTransportation.org

6/7/16

Several bus stops are being relocated at Concord BART as part of the modernization project on Monday, June 13, 2016.

• Route 14 will move and share the space currently used by Route 16.
• Route 10 and 310 will move forward one space to the current Route 14 stop.
• Bus stop signs and panels will be moved on Monday, June 13th.
• Temporary signs at the affected bus stops will be posted Wednesday, June 8th.

Notice of Proposed Three-Year Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal

County Connection Summer Youth Passes go on sale today and are valid from June 11 through September 30, 2016. The popular 20-ride punch pass sells for $15, and can be purchased at most offsite sales outlets, on line, or through the mail.

Youths 6-18 years old can use the pass during the summer to enjoy their favorite activities for the equivalent of just $.75 a ride.

County Connection buses will not operate on Monday, May 30, 2016 in recognition of Memorial Day. For a complete list of recognized holidays please see the website calendar at: https://countyconnection.com/about/recognized-holidays/

May 19,2016

County Connection riders reduced CO2 emissions by 31,835 pounds EACH WEEKDAY in the month of April. Nice work!

Using County Connection’s average trip length (one way) of 5 miles, each person who leaves their car at home and uses the bus will reduce CO2 emissions by 4.6 pounds. Riding just one day a week will make a difference.

Real time options such as Bus Tracker and the free transit app, Clipper, and free Wi-Fi make using the bus more convenient and predictable. Check out these amenities today!

Meet Juan

For 15 years Juan has been providing top-notch service with a smile. He considers it his personal responsibility to make sure every passenger has a good experience on our bus. Juan has found that even the grumpiest of passengers, when greeted with a smile and with respect, leaves the bus with a “thank-you”.

Juan lives nearby, and loves his “non-commute”. In fact that’s probably why he has such a cheerful approach when dealing with his passengers. “I can’t get away with having a bad day or being grumpy with my passengers – I see them all time when I’m out shopping and running errands.” If happiness is contagious Juan is making sure it spreads far and wide.

County Connection was notified of school bell time changes taking place in May that will affect our service to the middle and high schools in the area.

• May 18 & 25th – County Connection will run the NON-WEDNESDAY service schedule to accommodate the change in the morning.
• May 17, 19, 23, 25, and 27 – Schools will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. County Connection WILL NOT be able to meet these earlier bell times.