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Weekend track closures between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill BART stations; free bus services to be provided March 26-28 and May 28-30
El Cerrito encourages community participation in identifying area traffic concerns – meetings on March 25 & 31st
511CC gets kudos for use of social media to Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
Yesterday, Google announced it had added a new biking feature to Google Maps. When a user needs directions for getting from Point A to Point B, they can now select ‘Bicycling’ in addition to ‘By Car’, ‘Walking’, and ‘By Public Transit’. From the Associated Press:
Google spent the past Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan 
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Ever wonder why we tweet and blog? Well, that’s a secret, but we will tell you that we enjoy receiving kudos for our social media efforts.
In an article published Monday, March 8, 2010, Tweeting to Save the Planet: The Role–And Limits–of Social Media in Environmental Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
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Public hearing on March 18, 2010 at 9 AM on The County Connection 10-Year Short Range Transit Plan
The City of Richmond solicits feedback via a survey on motorist, pedestrian, cyclist, & transit user safety
BART’s Central Contra Costa Crossover Project will cause delays of up to 15 Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
The Central Contra Costa Transit Authority is conducting a Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in the Board of Directors meeting room at County Connection’s administrative office, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way . The purpose of this hearing is to receive citizen comment on CCCTA’s draft Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan 
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On February 28, 2010 the Winter Spare the Air season ended. Winter Spare the Air alerts will resume beginning November 1, 2010. After this day, it will be illegal to burn wood during Winter Spare the Air alerts.
However, residents who do burn in a fireplace our Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
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Antioch Bridge motorists will face nighttime delays next week
BART to upgrade Pleasant Hill station for $5.2 million
State allocates $69.4 million for I-680 Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
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On Monday, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto introduced a bill that would increase fines for those who love to commute while texting and driving. Notice that we said commute–not drive–the law, if passed, would apply to bicyclists as well.
Simitian proposed increasing the price of Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan 
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Yesterday, the U.S. DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled sample legislation for distracted driving, specifically targeting the action of texting while driving. The proposal is aimed to serve as a foundation for states who want to craft their own laws prohibiting text messaging while Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
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Congressman John Garamendi to have open dialogue at El Cerrito Town Hall on job creation, Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
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- Bay Bridge lane closures Sat. 3/12 - Sun. 3/13 - W-bound: one lane closed 12 - 2:30 PM, E-bound: one lane closed 7 AM - 2 PM
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