Bicycling

Bike to Work Day May 15, 2008

Visit the 511.org for more information.

Click here to see KPIX video of 511 Contra Costa’s Matt Wood cycling to work.

Get your FREE Bike Map! Call 925-969-0841 x 205

Cycling to work involves preparation of your equipment and planning of your route.

Maps available

  • East of the Hills II by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (EBBC)
    • Highlights include routes from:
    • Central Contra Costa: Martinez, Concord, Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville and San Ramon
    • East Contra Costa: Pittsburg, Antioch and Brentwood
    • East Alameda: Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore
  • West of the Hills I by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (EBBC)
    • Highlights include routes from:
    • West Contra Costa: Hercules, El Cerrito, Pinole, Richmond and San Pablo (with continuation to Orinda)
    • West Alameda County:  Albany, Alameda, Alvarado, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Union City
  • Central Contra Costa Regional Trails by the East Bay Regional Park District
    • Highlights include:
    • Access to Pleasant Hill BART
    • Iron Horse Trail—Concord to Dublin
    • Contra Costa Canal Trail—Martinez to Concord
    • These two trails connect near Walden Park in Walnut Creek for your commute from Central Contra Costa to Dublin!
  • East Contra Costa Regional Trails by the East Bay Regional Park District
    • Highlights include:
    • Delta de Anza Trail—Oakley to Pittsburg
    • Marsh Creek Trail—Brentwood to Oakley
    • These two trails connect in Oakley for your commute to Central Contra Costa County!

Request a map by calling 925-969-0841 x 205

Sharing the Road with Motorists? Here’s a safety tip.

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

To find out more about bicycling in the Bay Area check out these links:

Links to other bicycle commute day web sites: