The Northern California Chapter of the Association for Commuter Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is hosting a free conference “SB375 and AB32: Now What? TOD + TDM” on February 24, 2009. Event is full but live video streaming and the presentations are provided here.
A sell-out crowd attended the Keep reading >> By: Jed Horne
On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority will review and discuss the Draft 2009 Countywide Transportation Plan. Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting and provide comments at the Authority offices located at:
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite Keep reading >> By: Corinne Dutra-Roberts
The Economic Recovery Act signed into law by President Obama includes an increase in the vanpool and transit tax benefit for commuters to $230 a month. Employers can enable their employees to set aside a portion of their pretax salary to pay for commuting with costs savings of roughly $1000 per year. Keep reading >> By: Corinne Dutra-Roberts
[ March 16, 2009 to March 18, 2009. ] Green California Summit and Expo “Green Solutions for Tough Economic Times”
March 16-18
Sacramento Convention Center – Get Directions
“If you want to understand what California’s state and local governments are doing to create healthy communities and a vibrant, green economy, you can’t miss the Green California Summit. This Keep reading >> By: Jed Horne
[ April 18, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
photo credit: Jenny Lee Silver
John Muir Birthday–Earth Day Celebration
April 18, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
John Muir National Historic Site – Get Directions
By: Jed Horne
[ February 24, 2009; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. ]
Northern California ACT Workshop – “SB 375 and AB 32: Now What?”
February 24
8:30 – 12:00 MTC Port Metro Center
Advance registration is required. Email Mwood@511contracosta.org
Learn more about the local green scene and government programs on our climate change page.
By: Jed Horne
511ContraCosta.org is proud to announce the release of it’s new website. In addition to a great new look and feel, we’ll continue to add content and keep you current with our blog.
Over the next few days, things might move around a bit, so don’t hesitate to contact us Keep reading >> By: Jed Horne
See how wearing bright clothing makes a difference in a motorist’s ability to see you. Especially important if you are sharing the road!
Photo Courtesy of Ron Bishop of the East Bay Bicycle Coalition
By: Jed Horne
Click here to see KPIX video of 511 Contra Costa’s Matt Wood cycling to work.
By: Jed Horne
BABC is hiring Spanish and Chinese Speaking Outreach Interns for Bike to Work Day 2009
The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is looking for two bilingual interns one fluent in Spanish and the other fluent in Chinese to help promote this year’s Bike to Work Day within the Bay Area’s vibrant Keep reading >> By: Jed Horne -
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