[ April 17, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. April 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. May 1, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. May 8, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Are you a novice or recreational cyclist?
Always wanted to ride your bicycle to work?
511 Contra Costa can help, beginning with training and resources. We’re putting on a free two-day “Traffic Skills 101” class created by the League of American Bicyclists. We will provide you with a helmet or Keep reading >> Posts Tagged "incentives"
[ April 17, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. April 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. May 1, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. May 8, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Are you a novice or recreational cyclist?
Always wanted to ride your bicycle to work?
511 Contra Costa can help, beginning with training and resources. We’re putting on a free two-day “Traffic Skills 101” class created by the League of American Bicyclists. We will provide you with a helmet or Keep reading >> 
Huh? Do Your 2? What does this mean? 511 Contra Costa wants you to try green commuting by sharing your ride to work or school just two times per week. Hence, do your 2.
We’ve added a little extra whip or foam to the carpool and transit incentive–if you know Keep reading >> 
Last night members of the Amalgamated Transit Union approved the tentative four year labor agreement between BART and the ATU. The last minute agreement which helped narrowly avoid a BART strike last week now just needs to be ratified by the BART board.
If you live or work in Contra Keep reading >> 
As America’s economic challenges continue, 511 Contra Costa will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the fourth annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 18. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2009 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that Keep reading >>
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How few miles can you drive in June?
During the month of June the average Bay Area resident will drive 540 miles. Each year the average U.S. family drives nearly around the planet! Think you can do better?
Join fellow vehicle owners in setting and reaching a personal Keep reading >>
Go green and use public transportation, carpool, vanpool, walk and cycle instead of driving alone. Click on the links at the top of the page to apply for your free start-up incentives valued at $60. Download the PDF for Green Start Up Incentive Here
The NBC TODAY Show is carpooling. Did you know 32,000,000 gallons of gasoline would be saved per day if just one person were added to each single occupant vehicle? View NBC’s 1/22/08 TODAY show segment on carpooling.
511 Contra Costa is giving $60 gift cards to new carpool start up Keep reading >>
The IRS increased the limits for pre-tax contributions to Commuter Benefit Accounts from $110 to $115 per month and the parking pre-tax withholding increased form $215 to $220 per month. Click here for more information.
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