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Transit Month: Contra Costa Events

Did you know September is Transit Month in the Bay Area?

It’s the perfect time to leave the car behind and explore the many events happening across central Contra Costa—all easily reached with County Connection! Catch Off the Grid food truck nights in Pleasant Hill, enjoy live music at Concord’s Music & Market Concert Series, celebrate at Walnut Creek’s 25th Annual Joybound Pet Festival, or raise a stein at Side Gate Brewery’s Oktoberfest in Concord.

From food and wine festivals to free concerts in the park, County Connection gets you there while supporting sustainable travel. Join us in celebrating transit and all the things that make our region special! See below for a list of events happening around you this month.

Or, if you’d like to expand your horizons and connect to the broader Bay Area, see all the things happening this month in celebration of public transit! > More

Contra Costa Events Happening in September

September 4 | 5-9pm 
🍔Off The Grid, City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Routes 9, 16, 18  
Treat yourself to Off the Grid Food Truck Nights in Pleasant Hill! Enjoy live music, games, lawn activities, great food and drinks, and partnerships with local organizations to support community causes—so grab your friends and family for a fun, laid-back evening!  > More 

September 4 | 6:30-8pm 
🎵Concord Music & Market Concert Series, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 11 (Look for County Connection staff for giveaways at the Concord Preparedness Fair!) 
On Thursday nights at Todos Santos Plaza, enjoy the Farmers’ Market (4pm) followed by free concerts, featuring a great lineup of Bay Area musicians playing salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, rock, Motown, pop, and more. Musical guests include Native Elements. > More 

September 5 | 5-9pm 
🍔Night Market, Chilpancingo Park, 200 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Routes 9, 20 
Join us for Night Market, every 1st & 3rd Friday (through Nov 7th) in Pleasant Hill. Featuring 50+vendors, food, beverage and live Asia, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultural performances. Free event and parking.  > More  

September 6 | 1:30-6pm 
🌴Bunco Luau, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 316 
Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Soroptimist International of Martinez’s fundraising event. Proceeds from ticket sales go to providing women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. > More 

September 6 | 4-6pm 
🎵Danville Summer Music, Prospect Park Plaza, 396 Hartz Ave, Danville 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 321 
Bring a blanket, a picnic, and the whole family down to Oak Hill Park for an evening of music, dancing and socializing. This evening features musical guest, James Patrick Regan. > More 

September 11 | 5-8pm 
🍔Food Truck Night Thursday, Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 6 (walk from Orinda BART) 
Take the night off from cooking and enjoy rotating food trucks, desserts, beer and wine, and free every-other-week concerts in Orinda’s family- and dog-friendly park, featuring favorites like Cousins Maine Lobster, Golden Gate Gyro, Rosie’s Mexican Food, More Life Ice Desserts, and the Guzzler bar on wheels. This evening features musical guest, Last Ones Picked. > More  

September 11 | 5-9pm 
🍔Off The Grid, City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 9, 16, 18 
Treat yourself to Off the Grid Food Truck Nights in Pleasant Hill! Enjoy live music, games, lawn activities, great food and drinks, and partnerships with local organizations to support community causes—so grab your friends and family for a fun, laid-back evening!  > More  

September 11 | 6:30-8pm 
🎵Concord Music & Market Concert Series, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 11 
On Thursday nights at Todos Santos Plaza, enjoy the Farmers’ Market (4pm) followed by free concerts, featuring a great lineup of Bay Area musicians playing salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, rock, Motown, pop, and more. Musical guests include Strange Days. > More  

September 13 | 5:30-10pm 
🍸Martini Shake Off, 525 Henrietta, Martinez 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 316 (service till about 8pm) 
Don’t miss out on this Elegant sell out event and join us in celebrating Martinez as the birthplace of the Martini! > More 

September 14 | 11am-4pm 
🐶Joybound Around Town and Broadway, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 4, 321 
Joybound’s 25th Annual Pet Festival brings together thousands of animal lovers for a fun-filled day of parades, contests, live music, and family activities—all while raising funds to support pet rescue, adoption, veterinary care, and service dog programs. > More  

September 18 | 6:30-8pm 
🎵Concord Music & Market Concert Series, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 11 
On Thursday nights at Todos Santos Plaza, enjoy the Farmers’ Market (4pm) followed by free concerts, featuring a great lineup of Bay Area musicians playing salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, rock, Motown, pop, and more. Musical guests include Annie Sampson. > More  

September 18 | 7-9pm 
🎵Pleasant Hill Summer Concert Series, Downtown Plaza, 60 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 9, 16, 18 
Downtown Pleasant Hill offers great shopping and dining experience in an outdoor setting. Enjoy some great summer entertainment this summer, in downtown Pleasant Hill. Musical guests include Foreverland (Michael Jackson tribute band). > More  

September 19 | 5-9pm 
🍺Side Gate Brewery Oktoberfest, 1822 Grant Street, Concord 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 11 
Celebrate Oktoberfest 2025 at Side Gate Brewery with exclusive German-style beers, delicious food, live music, a stein-holding contest, local craft vendors, and a $25 presale ticket that includes a stein, first pour, and a take-home can of Oktoberfence. > More  

September 20 | 10am-7pm & September 21 | 10am-6pm  
🍷Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, La Fiesta Square, Lafayette 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 6 
Join us at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and stroll among the booths of art and handmade crafts, while enjoying foods from our local restaurants, as well as quality wines and microbrews. > More 

September 25 | 5-9pm 
🍔Off The Grid, City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 9, 16, 18 
Treat yourself to Off the Grid Food Truck Nights in Pleasant Hill! Enjoy live music, games, lawn activities, great food and drinks, and partnerships with local organizations to support community causes—so grab your friends and family for a fun, laid-back evening!  > More  

September 25 | 6:30-8pm 
🎵Concord Music & Market Concert Series, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 11 
On Thursday nights at Todos Santos Plaza, enjoy the Farmers’ Market (4pm) followed by free concerts, featuring a great lineup of Bay Area musicians playing salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, rock, Motown, pop, and more. Musical guests include The Purple Ones . > More  

September 27 | 11am-3pm  
🍷Pear and Wine Festival, Moraga Commons Park, Moraga 
🚍Bus Service: County Connection Route 6 
Enjoy an afternoon at Moraga Commons Park with family and friends, featuring pear pies, pear salad, specialty pear drinks, Lamorinda AVA wine, live music, community organizations, Moraga history, and local businesses. > More 

Other places to go (accessible on transit)

PLACEADDRESSROUTE(S)
📖 Clayton Library 6125 Clayton Rd, ClaytonWeekday Route: 10 
Weekend Route: 310 
📖 Concord Library 2900 Salvio St, ConcordWeekday Route: 15 
Weekend Route: 315 
📖 Danville Library 400 Front St, DanvilleWeekday Route: 21
Weekend Route: 321
📖 Lafayette Library 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, LafayetteRoute: 6 (daily) 
📖 Martinez Library 740 Court St, MartinezWeekday Routes: 18, 19, 99X
Weekend Route: 316 (free)
📖 Moraga Library 1500 St Mary’s Rd, MoragaRoute: 6 (daily) 
📖 Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, OrindaRoute: 6 (weekday only with limited service to Orinda Way Loop or walk from Orinda BART) 
📖 Pleasant Hill Library 2 Monticello Ave, Pleasant HillWeekday Route: 18 
📖 San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San RamonWeekday Route: 35 
Weekend Route: 335 
📖 Walnut Creek Library 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut CreekRoute: 4 (daily and free) 
🍿Contra Costa Stadium Cinema 555 Center Ave, MartinezWeekday Route: 28 
Weekend Route: 316 (free)
🍿Veranda LUXE Cinema & IMAX2035 Diamond Blvd, ConcordWeekday Routes: 19, 91X (limited service) 
Weekend Route: 320 
🍿Brenden Theaters1985 Willow Pass Rd Ste E, ConcordWeekday Route: 11 (free) 
Weekend Route: 311 (free)
🍿Cinemark Century Downtown Pleasant Hill 16 and XD 125 Crescent Dr, Pleasant HillWeekday Routes: 9, 16 (free), 18 
Weekend Routes: 314 (free), 316 (free) 
🍿Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD 121 Locust St, Walnut CreekWeekday Routes: 5 (free), 21 
Weekend Route: 321 
🍿Rheem Theatre350 Park St, MoragaRoute: 6 (daily) 
County Connection staff wearing beanies

Gamify Transit Month

Transit Month has a Rider Contest, which is a leaderboard for anyone looking to get more out of their transit experience. It’s easy. Sign up. Log any transit ride within the Bay Area…and win prizes! You may even win a County Connection beanie (as modeled by our stylish staff). It’s free to participate in the Rider Contest. > Check it out!

Questions? Contact us at marketing@cccta.org or call 925-676-7500.

Back 2 School: Transit 101🚌📚

Update: The zoom sessions have concluded but we’ve linked the slides below. If you have specific questions about routes or Youth Clipper cards, please give our Customer Service a call at 925-676-7500 or email help@countyconnection.com.

PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • 600-series buses operate during school days only and are scheduled around bell times at select schools. These buses schedules as well as our fixed-routes (regular bus services) are linked below by school.
  • Youth Clipper is the best year-round transit pass option for students ages 6-18. This card requires an application, but once done, your youth will be able to get half the cost (50% discount) of an Adult Clipper card. To apply: 
    • SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: Riders ages 6-18 can apply for a Youth Clipper card by mail, email or fax. By submitting an application, we are able to determine your eligibility.
    • APPLY IN PERSON: Youth riders can get a card in person at County Connection, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way in Concord, M-F, 8am-3pm.
    • Our staff offers a Mobile Lobby that pops up around Contra Costa County. All Mobile Lobbies have information on our services and programs, including applications for Youth Clipper. See the Mobile Lobby schedule for the month.
SCHOOLDATESTARTROUTESSLIDES
Concord High/
El Dorado Middle 		August 4 5:30pm 15, 615 PDF
Miramonte High/ 
Orinda Intermediate 		August 5 5:00pm 6, 606PDF
Walnut Creek Intermediate/ 
Las Lomas High 		August 56:00pm 1, 4, 5, 14, 21,
601, 602, 605 		PDF
Stanley Middle August 65:00pm 626 PDF
Acalanes High August 66:00pm 625 PDF
California High/ 
Pine Valley Middle 		August 115:00pm 622, 636 PDF
Iron Horse Middle August 116:00pm636 PDF
Monte Vista High August 125:00pm 623 PDF
Dougherty Valley High/
Gale Ranch Middle/
Windermere Ranch Middle 		August 126:00pm35, 635PDF

Note: Some presentation recordings are not available due to an issue with the file or the length (size) of the file. Please see the PDF of the presentations when recordings are not available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

How can we contact you?

  • Come see us!: 2477 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord (Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–3:00 pm)
  • Contact Customer Service: (925) 676-7500 (Mon–Fri, 6:30 am–6:30 pm)
  • Visit our website: countyconnection.com

Is there enough room for all the students?
Yes. Most 600-series routes use 40’ buses that hold about 70 passengers (seated + standing).

Do non-students ride the school buses?
Yes. County Connection is public transit, so we cannot deny boarding to non-students if space allows. However, buses are usually filled with students on the 600-series buses, so non-student boardings rarely happen.

Are bikes allowed?
Yes. All buses have front racks for two bikes. If the rack is full, drivers may allow bikes inside if space permits.

Do you provide morning service to schools?
Not all 600-series routes run in the morning. The following routes are afternoon only:
613, 615, 619, 622, 623, 626, 635. For carpool options, visit 511contracosta.org.

Does the bus leave after 6th or 7th period?
Buses are scheduled for 7th-period dismissal only.

How often do 600-series buses run in the afternoon?
Each bus makes one trip at the posted time. There are no extra trips.

Will the driver wait for students?
Yes. Drivers wait for students approaching the bus, generally up to three minutes.

Is there more than one bus per school?
Some schools have multiple buses; most have only one.

What if my student misses the bus?
Most 600-series buses make only one trip. If a fixed-route bus also serves the school, another option may be available.

Does the bus stop at every stop?
Yes, if passengers are waiting or a rider requests a stop (pull the yellow cord).

Will students know where the stop is?
Yes. Most stops are in front of the school. Look for the County Connection bus stop sign. (At WCI, some routes stop on Civic Dr. behind the school.) If you are not sure of the exact drop off or pick-up location is, please contact Customer Service (925-676-7500) to clarify.

How do I find the exact stop location?
Search the address or intersection on Google Maps and look for the bus stop icon. If you are not sure of the exact location, please contact Customer Service (925-676-7500).

Can I track when my child gets on/off the bus?
No. You can’t track individuals, but you can:

What’s the difference between a Youth and Adult Clipper Card?
They look the same, but youth cards are linked to birthdate and automatically apply a 50% discount until age 19. Adult Clipper Cards have the same function except the discount is not applied.

Does Pass2Class include a Clipper Card?
No. They are separate programs with separate applications.

Can a Youth Clipper Card be added to the app/wallet?
Yes. You need the physical card first to load it into your phone wallet and receive the discount.

How long does it take to get a Youth Clipper Card?

  • In-person at Concord office (M–F, 8:00a–3:00p): Same day (with required documents).
  • Online: A few weeks. Card is mailed after verification.

Does my child need to be present to apply?
No. Bring their ID, birth certificate, or passport for verification.

Can students pay cash without a Clipper Card?
Yes, but cash fare is $2.50 (exact change only). With a Youth Clipper Card, the fare is $1.00.

What time does the bus come on minimum days?
Buses adjust to the bell schedule. Example: On Monte Vista High minimum days (1:00 pm dismissal), the Route 623 bus arrives around 1:00 pm. For specific minimum-day times, check the route schedule or call customer service.

What if the bus is full?
If a bus reaches capacity, no additional students can board. Most school routes only have one bus. If overcrowding is consistent, our planning team reviews data to consider adding service, but it’s not guaranteed.

What about students in the Livorna Park/Rudgear area (Monte Vista High)?
There’s no direct bus. Students can take Route 623 to San Ramon Valley Blvd and transfer to Route 21.

Will the presentation be shared?
Yes, presentations are posted on our website in PDF format (except large video files).

How reliable is the 600-series service?
Very reliable. School routes are a top priority. If a bus is delayed, our transportation department notifies schools directly.

Questions? Please contact Marketing at marketing@cccta.org.

Youth Ride Free: Halfway Highlights 

In April 2025, the Youth Ride Free (YRF) summer pilot program was just a glint in eye of County Connection–and we were hoping to launch something that would get area youth (18 and under) to ride transit during the summer months, when transit numbers typically drop amongst younger passengers. Now, with the program at its halfway point, early data is showing that this simple, barrier-free approach is already delivering promising results. 

Launched June 1, 2025, and going on through the end of July, YRF allows passengers ages 18 and under to ride any County Connection bus for free, with no application, ID, or special pass required. This approach removes obstacles that have traditionally discouraged young riders from using transit, helping to stimulate spontaneous, independent travel.  As well, there’s some secondary “transit literacy” our riders are getting, like learning how to plan trips, read a timetables, or check out bus times on Transit–all helpful skills in building a lifelong relationship with public transit.

“In addition to providing free rides to our younger riders, we’re learning how to better serve youth by paying attention to their behavior and feedback,” said Andrew Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications at County Connection. “That’s data we can use to improve future programs, whether or not we’re able to offer free transit long-term.” 

The campaign kicked off its outreach in late April with a three-pronged strategy: paid advertising, messaging via community partners, and word-of-mouth from riders and supporters. Engagement has been strong across the board surpassing 1 million views of online ads in English and Spanish. Notably, TikTok ads have led the way, generating more than double the impressions of other platforms.  

Meanwhile offline and prior to summer break, County Connection staff visited 27 middle and high schools to distribute flyers and stickers, and partnered with local movie theaters to run YRF pre-preview ads across 34 movie screens. Additionally, over 160 media packets were sent to libraries, small businesses, and community partners to help spread the word. 

But the real test of success? Ridership! 

Just four weeks into the program,  youth boardings has already surpassed all of June and July 2024’s total Summer Youth Pass (now discontinued) usage, reaching  714% of last summer’s two-month total. With one month still to go, staff now expect a 50-60% increase in all youth ridership (Summer Youth Pass + Clipper Youth) by the end of July. Our ridership data reveals significant youth activity at locations including Hurricane Harbor Waterpark, schools offering summer programs, and popular hubs like Sunvalley Mall, City Center, and BART stations. Most popular routes include the 6, 10, 15, 20 and 35 on weekdays and the 310, 320, 321 and 335 on weekends. 

Our very serious staff showing off our limited-edition County Connection trucker cap, available to winners on the Youth Ride Free Leaderboard. If you’re 13-18, register on the leaderboard to win weekly prizes (just for riding). youthridefree.com

To measure impact and gather insights, County Connection is tracking results through: 

  • Passenger boardings (logged by our bus drivers) 
  • YRF leaderboard, where riders ages 13-18 can log trips, earn digital badges, and win prizes like movie tickets, gift cards, and limited-edition County Connection merch (see image above). Note: While primarily an engagement tool, the leaderboard is also providing valuable insights into ridership trends by route and day of week. Join the leaderboard at youthridefree.com  
  • (Coming soon) An opt-in survey (open to youth and parents through August)  

Also exciting is that our neighboring agencies have joined in! Tri Delta Transit and WestCAT launched their own Youth Ride Free programs, sharing messaging to ensure a consistent experience for riders throughout the region. While WestCAT’s version requires an ID, the programs are otherwise aligned, giving youth a seamless travel experience across east, central, and western Contra Costa. 

The YRF program is scheduled to end on July 31, at which point County Connection will share all data and lessons learned with partnering agencies. County Connection is currently exploring opportunities to sustain or build on the program after the pilot wraps up, and we will share more information just as soon as it’s available. 

Youth Ride Free This Summer on Four East Bay Transit Agencies   

CONCORD, CA – Four East Bay transit agencies—County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, and Wheels—are working to bring more young riders to public transit with their free youth promotions going on throughout the summer. From June 1 through July 31, youth aged 18 and under can ride for free on County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT, while Wheels offers its Summer Youth Ride Free for a second year with the promotion through August 31.

This collaborative initiative aims to increase transit use by making public transportation more accessible, especially for youth navigating summer social and work options. 

“For Tri Delta Transit, this pilot lowers barriers and connects youth to summer jobs and programs—on our system and beyond,” said Rashidi Barnes, CEO of Tri Delta Transit. “There’s a whole world in California accessible by transit.”

In addition to increasing mobility, the pilot gives agencies a chance to better understand youth travel behavior. Ridership data is collected as youth board, and some agencies may have opt-in surveys, helping to provide a picture of the youth demographic and their travel habits, informing future planning and service decisions.

“It’s essential to build a new generation of riders,” said Rob Thompson, General Manager of WestCAT. “Youth can explore local systems and connect to others—like AC Transit, BART, and even ride our Lynx express to San Francisco, for free.”

“Wheels’ Summer Youth Ride Free program was a hit last year,” added Christy Wegener, Executive Director of LAVTA. “Now, with our neighboring agencies on board, we’re expanding that reach—helping youth connect in person and travel to jobs, getting them off their screens and out into their communities.”

This unified effort comes at a critical time—following a reallocation of funding and the recent discontinuation of the Summer Youth Pass. In its absence, these fare-free programs fill an essential gap, supporting not only youth mobility but also helping families who rely on public transportation during the summer months when school is out.

“The Youth Ride Free initiative helps us rethink how to serve young riders,” said County Connection General Manager Bill Churchill. “We’re excited about the data we collect–and even our new Youth Ride Free leaderboard–will inform future youth-focused programs.”

At the end of summer, Contra Costa and Tri-Valley youth can continue their transit journeys by utilizing a Youth Clipper pass which offers discounted fares across all Bay Area transit.

For more information about each agency’s free youth ride programs:

Clipper Fare Changes: More Discounts & Lower Express Fares  

Save money when you use Youth Clipper, Clipper START, and ride County Connection Express Routes

[En Español] Beginning January 1, 2024, it will be more affordable to ride County Connection with a Youth Clipper or Clipper START card, with fares going from 20% to 50% off for eligible riders. And, Clipper fares on all County Connection express routes are going down in price, matching our local route Clipper fares. In other words, that’s $1.00 to ride County Connection when you use your Youth Clipper or Clipper START card, and only $2.00 for express routes (same cost as local routes).

FARES: YOUTH CLIPPER (6-18) & CLIPPER START *

PAYMENT TYPEFARE (all routes)
Youth Clipper / Clipper START
   Single Ride$1.00 (all routes)
   Bus-to-Bus TransferFree
   BART-to-Bus Transfer$0.50
   Day Pass$3.75
   31-Day Pass$60.00 (valid on all routes)
Cash – Single Ride$2.50

FARES: ADULT (19-64)

PAYMENT TYPEFARE (all routes)
Clipper
   Single Ride$2.00 (all routes)
   Bus-to-Bus TransferFree
   BART-to-Bus Transfer$1.00
   Day Pass$3.75
   31-Day Pass$60.00 (valid on all routes)
Cash – Single Ride$2.50

YOUTH CLIPPER: $1.00 rides

Image of a male youth holding up a Clipper card for Clipper Youth, $1.00 per ride.

Youth Clipper is available for ages 6-18 and is great for youth who want to save money and ride public transit at half the cost (50% discount) of an Adult Clipper card. To apply: 

CLIPPER START: $1.00 rides

Clipper START is a regional pilot program to provide single-ride discounts to eligible riders. To qualify you must: 

  • Be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area   
  • Be 19-64 years old   
  • Not have an RTC Clipper Card for people with disabilities   
  • Have a household income of 200% of the federal poverty level or less  

CLIPPER EXPRESS ROUTE FARES   

Beginning January 1, 2024, County Connection express route fares on Clipper will be reduced from $2.25 to $2.00 for adults, and from $1.80 to $1.00 for Youth Clipper and Clipper START card holders.  

In addition, the East Bay Regional 31-Day Local Pass ($60) will be valid on all County Connection routes, including Express routes, and the 31-Day Express Pass ($70) will be eliminated. The 31-Day Local Pass will continue to be accepted on Tri Delta Transit, Wheels, and WestCAT (except LYNX) buses. 

WHY THE CHANGE IN FARES?  In the years following the pandemic, public transit agencies continue to look for ways to simplify the fare rate structure across the region. This is in part to incentivize ridership but is also a move toward increased consistency with broader regional policies. (Translation: We want public transit to be an easy and affordable option for everyone.) 

Cambios en las tarifas de Clipper: más descuentos y tarifas más bajas en rutas exprés 

Ahorre dinero cuando utilice Clipper de Jovenes, Clipper START y viaje en las rutas exprés de County Connection  

[English version] A partir del 1 de enero del 2024, viajar en County Connection será más accesible con una tarjeta Clipper de Jovenes (Youth Clipper) o Clipper START, con  descuento que ode 50% para pasajeros elegibles. Y las tarifas de Clipper en todas las rutas exprésde County Connection serán reducidas, igualando las tarifas de Clipper de nuestras rutas locales. En otras palabras, eso es $1.00 para viajar en County Connection cuando usa su tarjeta Clipper de Jovenes o Clipper START, y solo $2.00 para rutas exprés (el mismo costo que las rutas locales). 

TARIFAS: Clipper de Jovenes (6-18) y Clipper START * 

TIPO DE PAGO TARIFA (todas las rutas) 
Clipper de Jovenes / Clipper START 
   Viaje individual$1.00 (todas las rutas)
   Traslado de autobús a autobúsGratis 
   Traslado de BART a autobús $0.50
   Pase diario$3.75
   Pase de 31 días$60.00 (válido en todas las rutas)
Efectivo – Viaje único $2.50
*Efectivo el 1 de enero de 2024

TARIFAS: Clipper Adulto (19-64)

TIPO DE PAGOTARIFA (todas las rutas) 
Clipper 
 Viaje individual$2.00 (all routes)
   Traslado de autobús a autobúsGratis
  Traslado de BART a autobús $1.00
   Pase diario$3.75
   Pase de 31 días$60.00 (válido en todas las rutas)
Efectivo – Viaje único $2.50

CLIPPER de JOVENES: Tarifa de $1.00 

Image of a male youth holding up a Clipper card for Clipper Youth, $1.00 per ride.

Clipper de Jovenes está disponible para edades de 6 a 18 años y es ideal para jóvenes que desean ahorrar dinero y viajar en transporte público por la mitad del costo (50% de descuento) de una tarjeta Adulto Clipper. Aplicar: 

  • ENVIAR UNA SOLICITUD: Los pasajeros de 6 a 18 años pueden solicitar una tarjeta Clipper de Jovenes por correo, correo electrónico o fax. Al enviar una solicitud, podemos determinar su elegibilidad. 
  • SOLICITE EN PERSONA: Los pasajeros jóvenes pueden obtener una tarjeta en persona en County Connection, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way en Concord, de lunes a viernes, de 8 am a 3 pm. 
  • Deberá verificar su fecha de nacimiento con una forma de identificación aceptada para una tarjeta Clipper de Jovenes. 
  • Encuentre una ubicación en persona cerca de usted haciendo clic aquí. 

CLIPPER START: Tarifa de $1.00

Clipper START es un programa piloto regional que ofrece descuentos en tarifas a pasajeros elegibles. Para calificar debes: 

  • Ser residente del Área de la Bahía de San Francisco 
  • Tener entre 19 y 64 años 
  • No tener una Tarjeta RTC Clipper para personas con discapacidades 
  • Tener un ingreso familiar del 200% del nivel federal de pobreza o menos 

TARIFAS DE CLIPPER  EN RUTAS EXPRES 

A partir del 1 de enero de 2024, las tarifas de la rutaS exprés de County Connection se reducirán de $2.25 a $2.00 para adultos que paguen con una tarjeta Clipper, y de $1.80 a $1.00 para pasajeros que paguen su tarifa con tarjetas Clipper Juvenil y Clipper START. 

Además, el Pase Local Regional de 31 Días de East Bay ($60) será válido en todas las rutas de County Connection, incluyendo las rutas  exprés, y se eliminará el Pase Express de 31 días ($70). El pase local de 31 días se seguirá aceptando en los autobuses Tri Delta Transit, Wheels y WestCAT (excepto LYNX). 

¿Por qué el cambio de tarifas? En los años posteriores a la pandemia, las agencias de transporte público continúan buscando formas de simplificar la estructura de tarifas en toda la región. Esto es en parte para incentivar el número de pasajeros, pero también es un paso hacia una mayor coherencia con pólizas regionales. (Traducción: Queremos que el transporte público sea una opción fácil y accesible para todos).