See if you can keep track of how many different modes of transportation the unlucky commuter uses in this neat stop motion video by Tomas Mankovsky. Sorry I’m Late Uploaded by Mankovsky. – Independent web videos. By: Preston Theler
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2009  work will begin on the El Portal Drive Improvement Project.  The project area involves El Portal Drive betwen the I-80 overcrossing to the westbound I-80 on-ramp near the Shell Gas Station. Both lanes will remain open however  expect delays and consider using alternate routes.  Completion date Keep reading >> By: Corinne Dutra-Roberts
Good news for any park and ride users out there who cross the Dumbarton Bridge.  The new park and ride facility will more than triple parking spaces, include real time arrival and departure info, bike lockers and more. See the full article from the Contra Costa Times: By Matthew Artz Keep reading >> By: Preston Theler
Via the Contra Costa Times: Benicia Bridge renovation to finish early By Denis Cuff Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/26/2009 01:17:31 PM PDT Updated: 05/26/2009 05:41:26 PM PDT A $43.5 million renovation of the Benicia Bridge is on target to be finished in August — four months ahead of schedule — to provide Keep reading >> By: Preston Theler
Good news for the Caltrain bike commuters out there. Via Streetsblog SF: Caltrain has dropped an idea to make bicyclists pay a $1 surcharge to help solve its budget deficit. In an email this afternoon, Mark Simon, the special assistant to the Caltrain CEO, wrote “a bicycle surcharge will not Keep reading >> By: Preston Theler
via: Welcome to the Fast Lane: The Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation It’s clear that bicycling is good for the environment…when it takes vehicles off the road. It’s also clear that bicycling is good for your health…when you practice safety. May is National Bike Safety Month. As Keep reading >> By: Preston Theler
Your Chance to Give Input on the Next Generation of BART Rail Cars As a part of its new rail car project BART has announced it plans to hold three community meetings some time in the Summer and Fall of 2009.  They will be held across the BART service area.  This will be your opportunity to give input on the next generation of Keep reading >> By: Preston Theler
[ May 14, 2009; ] photo credit: Jonathan Taglione May 14th is Bike to Work Day!   Nominate a Bicycle Commuter of the Year.  Do you know of a Contra Costa Bicycle Commuter who is worthy of this annual award? Deadline for nominations is Monday the 20th, 2009. Want to know more? Full press Keep reading >> By: Corinne Dutra-Roberts
Bike to Work Day 2009 [ May 14, 2009; ] Mark your calendars, Bike to Work Day 2009, is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2009. By: Brendan Nee