Street Smarts Contra Costa

09/09/2026

Bike Family Fest is THIS SUNDAY! Will we see you there? The event is FREE and there are a lot of activities:

• BMX stunt show
• Hemet fit check
• Bike demos for kids
• Free bike check-ups & tune-ups
• Cargo bike demos for adults
• Bike tracks/courses for all levels
• Instruction in basic bike maintenance
• Face painting
• Music
• Book station - grab a FREE book

More info: https://511.ccta.ca.gov/bike-family-fest

08/21/2026

Free bus passes so Contra Costa students can ride County Connection are almost gone! Your student (grade 1-12) can get a pass good through September 30 through 511 CCTA's Pass2Class program. Don't wait – apply today!

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

08/12/2026

FREE PASSES GOING FAST: Your Contra Costa student (grade 1-12) can take the bus to school for FREE for up to 2 months with Pass2Class. Don't wait – we've already distributed all our Tri Delta Transit passes and the others will run out soon. Apply now: https://511.ccta.ca.gov/pass2class

07/27/2026

If you've been interested in trying out an adaptive bike, there are 3 FREE events coming to Contra Costa where you can test ride handcycles, therapeutic trikes, and other adaptive bikes. Staff will match you to the right bike and help you get moving.

TRANSFER SUPPORT AVAILABLE: Transfer support *is* available, including a Hoyer lift, transfer chair, and transfer board with staff assistance. No experience needed — whether you want to check out the equipment or go for a ride, Transfer support *is* available, including a Hoyer lift, transfer chair, and transfer board with staff assistance.
Complete details in the post below.

Pittsburg Unified School District City of Pittsburg - Local Government Bay Point Chamber Of Commerce West Contra Costa Schools

Have you ever tried adaptive cycling? 🚲

It’s almost time for our first adaptive cycling pop-up event! CCTA is collaborating with BORP Adaptive Cycling Center and Independent Living Resources of Solano & Contra Costa Counties to host three adaptive cycling events in Contra Costa County.

Join us August 7th in Pittsburg to get matched with a bike that’s right for you. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sign up here:
https://borp.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51661

07/16/2026

Pass2Class Is Back: Qualified students will receive one of the following:

• Two (2) AC Transit 31-day passes
• Two (2) WestCAT 31-day passes
• Two (2) Tri Delta Transit 20-ride passes, or
• A County Connection pass valid through September 30, 2026.

Apply now: https://511.ccta.ca.gov/schools/pass2class-program/

Antioch Unified School District Brentwood Union School District Mt. Diablo Unified School District Pittsburg Unified School District Martinez Unified School District Walnut Creek School District Oakley Union Elementary School District Knightsen Elementary School District

07/09/2026

$250 SHOPPING SPREE: Form a school carpool AND you might win a back-to-school shopping spree. Team up with another household to reduce school zone traffic then register your carpool to enter. Click below for details. 🔗 ⬇️

Antioch Unified School District Brentwood Union School District Mt. Diablo Unified School District Pittsburg Unified School District Martinez Unified School District Walnut Creek School District Oakley Union Elementary School District Knightsen Elementary School District

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

07/07/2026

Want FREE bus passes for your Contra Costa County student to start the school year? Apply now!

Get up to 2 months of free bus rides on County Connection, WestCAT, AC Transit, or Tri Delta Transit, while supplies last. Click the image below to learn more and apply. 🔗 ⬇️

Antioch Unified School District Brentwood Union School District Mt. Diablo Unified School District Pittsburg Unified School District Martinez Unified School District Walnut Creek School District Oakley Union Elementary School District Knightsen Elementary School District

Pass2Class offers free public transit passes to students in Contra Costa to encourage the use of buses to and from school. Available for County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, or AC Transit.

06/26/2026

Sign up for the Summer Bike Challenge to receive a new Bonus Bike Challenge every Monday. Send us an 'on-theme' bike selfie to be entered to win one of ten $20 Amazon gift cards. You're entered to win an iPad just for signing up! Register today: https://511.ccta.ca.gov/sbc

06/24/2026

Contra Costa Transportation Authority - CCTA is seeking feedback from families about how they travel and their experiences with youth transportation programs. Your input will help guide and improve transportation for youth and families throughout Contra Costa County.

Take the survey: https://driveless.typeform.com/Youth2026

Encuesta disponible en español: https://driveless.typeform.com/YRF-Espanol2026

06/23/2026

Your child can have fun learning about science & the natural world with Exploration Stations at the San Pablo Library, Thursday from 11 to 1. They can meet & interact with animals, explore the sky with telescopes, and even pedal-power their own slushie. Details: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Exploration

Lindsay Wildlife Experience East Bay Regional Park District Bay Area Discovery Museum Contra Costa Animal Services