Weekend Closures On Northbound SR-242 In Concord

Motorists should watch for detour signs and expect weekend traffic delays during the freeway closures.

2 Full Weekend Closures Set For Northbound 242 In Concord

During these closures, Caltrans will perform major roadway rehabilitation work on northbound SR-242.

Free WiFi Coming To BART Station Near You

Providing wireless internet service in all BART stations and on the agency's new fleet of trains is part of BART's Digital Railway program.

BART To Increase Train Frequency As Ridership Rebounds

The additional trips will support the morning and evening commute windows.

Meet Contra Costa County's Bike Champion Of The Year

Smitty Ardrey of Concord started the city's first "Bike Kitchen." He went on to start the "Bike Tent," now a fixture at the farmers market.

Preliminary BART Budget Forecasts $31M Shortfall

Federal funding has been critical to BART's ability to maintain services amid the pandemic.

BART To Resume Late-Night Service, Add Trains Later This Year

Pre-pandemic, the agency operated between 5 a.m. and midnight on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.

These 3 Concord Traffic Signals Have The Longest Delays

Sick of waiting at the stoplight? Find out which intersections tend to take the longest.

Bull Takes Freeway Stroll Until CHP Mooves In, Steers Traffic

No bull: California Highway Patrol arrived to find a big bovine in the westbound fast lane of state Highway 4 in Concord.

BART: Ridership Will Continue To Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels

"We're not going to have all those five-day commuters."

3 Injured In Byron Collision With FedEx Truck

Two patients were airlifted with major injuries while a third was treated at the scene, East Contra Costa fire officials said.

Concord Woman May Lose Eye After Rock Thrown From Hwy. 4 Overpass Crashes Through Her Windshield

Pam Burnett, described the incident in detail on a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for her medical bills.

See How Concord, Contra Costa Roads Stack Up To Rest Of Bay Area

A recently released report ranks Bay Area roads. See which cities topped the list and which were the worst.

Fatal Crash Reported On I-680 Near Hwy 4 In Contra Costa County

A Sig-alert remained in effect for several hours as CHP investigated the crash on northbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pacheco.

Update: Big Rig Driver Killed After Side-Swiping Vehicle, Overturning Near Byron

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said the crash happened at around 6:25 a.m. along the Byron Highway.

BART Adds More Trains As Ridership Continues To Bounce Back

The increase in the number of trains marks "the largest weekday service increase since the COVID-19 pandemic hit," BART officials said.

2 DUI Arrests Made In Concord Crackdown, Police Say

Another DUI saturation patrol is planned, according to the Concord Police Department.

BART, Other Agencies Call For Federal Pandemic Relief Funding

BART General Manager Bob Powers and executives from 12 transit agencies say the pandemic could easily derail the country's mass transit.

3 BART Commute Trains Travel To Pittsburg/Bay Point

Previously, because of low ridership amid the coronavirus, BART turned the three trains around at Pleasant Hill.

BART Service Resumes After Death At Pleasant Hill Station

BART stopped service on the Antioch line between Concord and Walnut Creek as emergency medical personnel and police responded to the death.

Fatality Reported In 3-Vehicle Crash Near Byron

A box truck, flat-bed truck and at least one other vehicle collided, the California Highway Patrol said.

Young Concord Man Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run: CHP

An 18-year-old from Concord suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck at a freeway on-ramp, California Highway Patrol said.

DUI Suspected, Driver Arrested In Deadly CoCo Crash

A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after Sunday's three-car crash in Bay Point that left a motorcyclist dead.

1 Airlifted From 3-Vehicle Contra Costa County Crash

The incident forced the closure of the eastbound lanes of state Highway 4 as crews worked the scene.

Man Pulled From BART Track At Concord Station After Several Hours

BART service was down for several hours between Concord and Pleasant Hill. The man was placed on a psychiatric hold.

Grass Fire Near BART Station Delays East Bay Trains

Trains are being held at the Daly City station — the site of the fire.

BART Plans Longer, Additional Trains For Busy Weekend Of Events

Outside Lands music festival, San Francisco Pistahan Festival and the Oakland Raiders-Los Angeles Rams game are all this weekend.

BART Expands Homeless Outreach Team, Elevator Attendant Program

BART's Homeless Outreach Team will expand its efforts to Alameda and San Mateo counties, including SFO, and continue in Contra Costa County

Grass Fire Slows Traffic In Concord

Do you smell smoke this morning?

Free Bus Rides In Concord

Do you drive rather than fighting for a parking spot at BART? This may be your solution.

Concord Boulevard To Close For Crane Removal

Crews are dismantling and removing a crane used for rebuilding the Renaissance Square apartment building that burned down in an arson fire.

NEW: Pay For BART Parking Through App

BART is testing the new program at four stations before rolling it out to others later in the year.

Harley Rider Dies In Crash With BMW On Hwy 4 In Pittsburg: CHP

A Sig-alert was in effect for over an hour Tuesday as a result of the fatal collision, according to the California Highway Patrol.

How California's Public Transit Systems Rank Nationwide

A new report ranked the best public transportation systems in America. See how California's metro areas fared.

Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned In Concord

Whether you are on foot, behind the wheel or on a bike, you play a part in roadway safety.

1 Arrested In Early-Morning Crash On Highway 4

The CHP said the collision was reported at 1:08 a.m. on eastbound Highway 4.

Concord Kids: Get Your Ticket To Ride All Summer Long

511 Contra Costa is kicking in $25 per rider to make the unlimited Summer Youth Pass much more affordable for kids and their families

Concord Man Accused Of DUI In Fatal Highway 4 Crash: CHP

The head-on collision in Brentwood closed Highway 4 in both directions Monday.

BART Weekend Closures Between Concord, Pleasant Hill To Begin

The track closures start this weekend.

BART Track Closures Set Between Concord, Pleasant Hill

A free bus bridge will be made available between the two stations during the upcoming weekend closures, BART said.