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Think it’s difficult to find a carpool? Not only is it easy, we’ve got four ways for you to do it: Scoop: The Scoop app arranges ride-by-ride carpools for morning and afternoon commute periods, Monday through Friday.  Indicate your origin, destination and departure time before the pre-commute deadline, and the app will match you with […]

It’s back! The Great Race for Clean Air is a friendly competition between Bay Area companies to encourage the use of commute alternatives such as transit, carpooling, vanpooling, walking and bicycling rather than driving alone to work to reduce greenhouse gases and smog levels in the Bay Area. Last year, 190 companies throughout the Bay Area […]

Save money and time on your commute and share the ride! 511 Contra Costa’s updated Park and Ride page will help those seeking a more economical and tolerable commute. Park and Ride lots help you connect with carpools and vanpools. Make commute less stressful by  reducing the amount of driving you have to do. Once […]

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Have you ever wished for just five extra minutes to find that elusive parking spot or grab a cup of joe before heading into work in the morning? What about an extra five minutes and a short nap on the way to work? Try using freeway routes on your way to work, and while you’re […]

Share the Ride! Carpool…Casually by pulling up to a curb and picking someone up at a casual carpool location. Unless otherwise arranged all carpools from the East Bay drop passengers at Fremont and Howard streets–or nearby–in downtown San Francisco. Where to Go Albany–Pierce St. south of Central Ave. Across the street from the Pacific Far […]

Want to walk, bicycle, carpool, vanpool, or take public transit to work or college, but worry about needing a ride for an emergency? 511 Contra Costa’s no-cost “commuter insurance” is for you! You’re Guaranteed a Ride Home! Our Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program reimburses you for a ride home during emergencies like a personal illness, sick child, […]