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08/28/2026

BART will extend the length of evening trains on multiple lines starting Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, for the Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco.

BART will extend the length of evening trains on multiple lines starting Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, for the Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco.

The event will feature a nightly drone show that is expected to start around 9:35pm on Friday and 9:20pm on the weekend that will be flown near the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero along the San Francisco waterfront. The longer evening trains will ensure BART has plenty of room for additional riders before and after the shows.

The Pokemon spirit will be evident on BART throughout the World Championships. Dozens of trains will be outfitted with posters and ceiling decals celebrating Pokemon. Powell Street Station, which is the closest BART station to Moscone Center, will be dominated by Pokemon ads. The Pokemon ad buy is part of BART’s ongoing effort to explore new and creative revenue opportunities as the agency faces a structural deficit starting in Fiscal Year 2027.

The weekend is expected to be a busy one for BART ridership in San Francisco as in addition to the Pokemon Championships, the Giants have home games against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, August 28, and a doubleheader on Saturday, August 29.

Riders coming from San Jose and southern Alameda County who plan to travel north are encouraged to start their trip at Union City the weekend of August 28-29 to avoid delays from rail replacement work. The work requires us to replace our regular train service with free buses between Union City and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations all day Saturday and Sunday. You can learn more about the project and its service impacts here: https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2026/news20260623

08/28/2026

Transit Month starts Tuesday! If you like taking the bus, BART or ferry, explore our programs which make it easier to take transit:

• Try Transit: Free $25 Clipper card
• Guaranteed Ride Home: Free emergency rides home
• Commute Coach: Free commute planning help

Learn more: https://511.ccta.ca.gov

We are excited to be sharing the Bay Area Transit Month 2026 event map! With over 60 events and counting, there is truly something for everyone this September. Learn more here: www.ca.transitmonth.org/bay-area

08/27/2026

Catch the FREE shuttle to the Martinez Sesquicentennial Festival on Saturday at any of the following stops:

• EBRPD Lot at Waterfront Park
• Martinez Marina boat launch
• Lot 4 (Ferry & Ward)
• County Parking Lot (Ward St, half block past Court Street)
• Main Street Downtown Plaza

Full details in the post below.

Central Contra Costa Transit Authority City of Martinez, CA - City Hall

08/25/2026

New secure bike parking in Downtown Walnut Creek: You'll now find a BikeLink locker on the corner of Bonanza & Locust Streets and one at Duncan St & N. Broadway. Each locker has 2 parking spaces. Park using the BikeLink app for 5¢/hour.

• iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bikelink-bike-parking/id1501041932
• Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dactylgroup.android.bikelink

Find other BikeLink lockers: https://www.bikelink.org/maps?bikelink_app=true

08/21/2026

ADAPTIVE CYCLING EVENT TODAY (FRIDAY 8/21) - If you or someone you know is interested in trying adaptive cycling, this free event is happening today from 3pm to 6pm in Bay Point. Check out and ride a variety of adaptive bikes – including handcycles and therapeutic trikes. Tansfer support will be provided. RSVP: tinyurl.com/AdaptiveCycling

BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation California Department of Veterans Affairs California Department of Aging Contra Costa Employment & Human Services

08/20/2026

DON'T MISS OUT: Your Contra Costa student (grade 1-12) can get a FREE County Connection pass good through September 30 to get to & from school. These passes are almost gone. Don't wait – apply now: https://511.ccta.ca.gov/pass2class

08/19/2026

Every week you take transit is another week you might win $511. The more days you take the bus, BART, or ferry the more entries you can claim. A new $511 winner every week. Learn more & sign up: https://511.ccta.ca.gov/bigwin

Contra Costa Transportation Authority - CCTA Spare the Air Bay Area Air District Sustainable Contra Costa Sustainable Lafayette

08/14/2026

School is in session! Reduce air pollution & traffic in school zones by forming a school carpool. You could win a $250 shopping spree. All members of a school carpool are eligible to win. Click below to learn more & register your SchoolPool.

SchoolPool is a youth carpool promotion for Contra Costa which encourages residents to share rides to and from school and after-school activities.

08/14/2026

You're invited to the launch event for Transit Ready, a FREE program to help older adults & people with disabilities gain confidence & skills to ride transit independently.

The event on Sept. 30. will offer bus boarding practice, Clipper card assistance, trip-planning support, and sign-ups for FREE fall Transit Ready classes. RSVP for the event here: tinyurl.com/LaunchTR

08/13/2026

California's "My First EV" program gets first-time EV buyers a $3,500 instant rebate when purchasing a new EV (or $1,750 on a used EV). Currently available at Hyundai, Lucid & Tesla dealers, 10 more automakers will offer the in-dealership discount before 2026 ends.

Dealers who have committed to being part of the program: Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rivian, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota and Volvo.

Click below for more on EV incentives. 🔗 ⬇️

Contra Costa Transportation Authority - CCTA Ride and Drive Clean Spare the Air Bay Area Air District California Climate Investments Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Cash incentives & rebates which can save you thousands of dollars are available for Californians who buy or lease an electric vehicle (EV).