Public Transit

For commuters who currently drive alone to work and would like to try mass transit instead of driving.

If you currently drive alone to work and you live or work in Contra Costa County, or drive through Contra Costa County on your way to work, try using the bus, train or BART. You could be eligible to receive a $64 BART pass plus bus, which is approximately a week’s worth of a commute.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age to participate.
  • Be a new transit commuter.
  • Primarily be driving alone to work or college.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Select transit services that coincide with commute origin and destination.
  • Agree to complete a follow-up survey to determine the effectiveness of this program.
  • Not be a previous recipient of any 511 Contra Costa and 511 Contra Costa-sponsored program incentives.  Some exceptions are permitted.
     

Program Rules: 

  • This program does not accommodate the immediate needs of stranded commuters.
  • This program does not accommodate an individual’s request based on financial hardship.
  • The transit ticket incentive is a one-time per person and per household. Some exceptions are permitted.
  • Funding for this program is limited. Transit tickets and passes are available while supplies last.
  • You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to receive a complimentary transit incentive.
  • Current public transportation users (BART, bus, train, ferry) are not eligible for the incentive.
  • Previous participants who have received any of the countywide incentives (college commute, carpool gas scrip, vanpool subsidy, transit/train pass) in the past are not eligible for the incentive.
  • Falsifying any information will disqualify you from all 511 Contra Costa and 511 Contra Costa-sponsored programs.
  • Transit tickets and passes are not resale. 
  • Employers will be contacted to verify your employment.

Complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first served basis to eligible and verifiable commuters. 511 Contra Costa reserves the right to make any changes to the progam and eligibility rules at any time.  Due to the popularity of this program, please allow five to ten business days for processing.

Submit a Transit Incentive Application Online

Click here to download & print a PDF version of the Transit Incentive application* or call (925) 969-0841 x205 to request an application be mailed to you.

* Please note that PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader