BART OPENS NEW
WEST DUBLIN/ PLEASANTON
PARKING GARAGE

BART opened the new West Dublin/Pleasanton station on Saturday, February 19th. BART's 44th station in the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, and the first to open since the San Francisco International Airport extension in 2003.

The opening of BART’s 44th station added 1,200 new parking spots to the system, more racks for bicyclists and eventually a transit village where people who prefer not to own a vehicle will be able to live, work, commute, shop and play all within walking distance of BART. 

BART expects to serve an average of 4,300 riders from this station each weekday this year and to see ridership grow over time. With amenities such as Reserved Parking permits available for the two garages and connections to Livermore Amador Valley Transportation Authority (LAVTA) buses, the station provides a new and convenient option for choosing public transportation. Expected is reduced traffic congestion and better access to downtown Dublin and to Pleasanton’s Stoneridge area.

One round trip on BART prevents 22.6 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere, the station’s 4,300 average daily riders will combine to prevent 97,180 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each day. To learn more about the new West Dublin/Pleasanton station click HERE. To learn how BART riders can get a virtual commemorative token for the new West Dublin/Pleasanton Station and enter a contest to win $25 BART rider tickets click HERE.

OUTREACH EFFORTS
AND PROGRAMS

Commute Connection is dedicated to expanding its community outreach efforts to employers, employees and residents of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.  Our outreach efforts such as: Commute Connection's website at: www.CommuteConnection.com, Rideshare Week, Bike to Work Week, Carpool Incentives, Vanpool Subsidies, Guaranteed Ride Home Program, Employer and Community events and Health Fairs have generated greater awareness of our Regional Rideshare Program and has increased our database to more than 9,500 commuters to provide you with more accurate and up-to-date ride matches. To update your personal profile or to receive a new matchlist, click HERE to login or register on line.

WHAT'S YOUR CHANGE?

Commute Connection works in conjunction with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to encourage all persons to make lifestyle changes that will have large impacts on the Valley's air. Small continuous changes can make a big difference. The SJVAPCD is having a video contest for teachers or students in a school, college, or university in the San Joaquin Valley. To obtain additional information including a contest flyer and the official rules click HERE good luck to all!           SPINNING INTO SPRING WITH BIKE TO WORK WEEK This exciting and fun event will be held May 16th -20th this year. Bike to Work Week promotes cycling as a form of transportation to the workplace. It celebrates those who bicycle commute throughout the year, and supports an environmentally friendly transportation option and also promotes clean air. Bicycling is one of the least expensive ways to get to work. More than half of all Americans live less than five miles from where they work. According to the Research and Innovative Technology Administration Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average cost of owning and operating an automobile per year is $8,487*. The cost of running a bike for a year is less than $300. Commute Connection is currently working on details for events, drawings and more, so stay tuned! If you are an employer and would like information on how to put together an event, including flyers, registration sheets and more contact Anne Poggio at: poggio@sjcog.org. *The average cost of operating a vehicle 15,000 miles per year in stop and go conditions.