AC Transit

The next Board of Directors meeting is on 10/28 at 5 pm The meeting will include a FY25-26 annual ridership and route performance report, an update on the sustainability program & climate resilience plan, budget updates, & more View the agenda, learn how to participate https://actransit.us/4i4zcgt

Young AC Transit fans can be a BUS 🚍 for Halloween! All you need are a few supplies. Download and print the bus costume PDF, then follow the instructions to create a fun costume for your little transit fan. actransit.org/connect-us

Remember to vote by November 3! AC Transit can help get you to your local ballot drop box. Find which bus lines connect to drop box locations: actransit.org/vote Find your local drop box: Alameda County: actransit.us/4h9xOGE Contra Costa County: actransit.us/3NMVFPf

Game 5 of the @wnba.com Finals is today at 5pm, where Golden State Valkyries take on Atlanta Dream. Consider your transit options for getting to the game. Ride our buses to SF Bay Ferry or Transbay to SF, then connect to @sfmta.com to Chase Center. Plan your trip at actransit.org/tp

We're proud to continue our long-standing partnership with The Unity Council as a sponsor for this year's Día de los Muertos Festival! Festival Details: - Sunday, November 1st - 10 AM – 5 PM - Fruitvale, Oakland Plan your trip: actransit.org/tp 🚌✨

Grab your costume and enjoy some daytime trick-or-treating along Piedmont Avenue this Saturday from 11am-1pm. 👻 🚌 Line 12 buses will be on detour along Piedmont Ave: actransit.us/48JssQU

If you plan to travel to San Francisco this weekend, expect heavy traffic due to construction on Westbound I-80 throughout the weekend. actransit.us/4z3hIqy Opt for public transit! actransit.org/tp Ride AC Transit Transbay lines or ride our Local lines to connect to @bart.gov or @sfbayferry.com

#TBT: AC Transit buses at Hayward BART in the 80s/early 90s. Were you a rider with us? Which lines did you ride?

Get ready for the @warriorsofficial.bsky.social home opener on Friday! Ride our Transbay Lines to Salesforce Transit Center then transfer to @sfmta.com to get to Chase Center. Plan your transit trip: tp.actransit.org

@511.ccta.ca.gov wants your feedback to improve safety for people walking and biking, bus speed and reliability, and access to destinations along San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito, Richmond, and San Pablo. Evaluate potential design options, take the survey: actransit.us/4yzD1iy

California State Senator @jessearreguin.bsky.social shared how public transit impacted his experience at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social. For many East Bay riders, taking the bus to school is their first introduction to public transit and helps shape their transit experience for years to come.

Congratulations to our newest class of bus operators! They’re beginning their careers in public transit and will be based at Division 4 in East Oakland. Riders may see them on lines throughout Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda. Join us in welcoming them to the team and giving them a shoutout!

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Oct 25 at Oakland Museum. Experience a day of cultural activities and more. Tickets & info: https://museumca.org/event/32nd-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-community-celebration/ 📷 : Oakland Museum Many of our lines go there. Plan your trip. actransit.org/tp

On Oct 17, 1989, the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake struck. Operator Douglas Burghardt stopped the bus when the bridge collapsed right in front of him, saving everyone onboard. Buses turned into bus bridges covering BART stations. Read more: https://actransit.us/48qFO4g 📷: ABC 7 News

🌱 Jack London Square Farmer’s Market 🌱 🕚 Market Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, every Sunday 📍 Location: Broadway & Embarcadero, Oakland (Jack London Square) 🚍 Use Trip Planner to get there: actransit.org/tp Learn more: https://actransit.us/4j1iX1i

On Saturday, October 17, buses will be on detour in Downtown Oakland affecting lines and bus stops on 1T, 6, 12, 18, 51A, 72, 72L, 72M & 88. Check if your trip is affected and plan ahead: Tempo Line 1T Detour https://actransit.us/4zvczYd Downtown Oakland Detour https://actransit.us/4yq9ibV

The AC Transit Board of Directors, by a majority vote, approved a new collective bargaining agreement covering more than 300 employees represented by AFSCME Local 3916. https://www.actransit.org/press-release/ac-transit-board-approves-labor-agreement-with-afscme-local-3916

We're hiring bus operators! 🚌 Join us and keep the East Bay moving. No bus driving experience? We provide paid training to get your public transit career started. Apply now or share this opportunity: actransit.org/careers

Game 1 of the @wnba.com Finals is Saturday, where Golden State Valkyries take on Atlanta Dream. Consider your transit options for getting to Ballhalla ⚔️. Ride our buses to SF Bay Ferry or Transbay to SF, then connect to @sfmta.com to Chase Center. Plan your trip at actransit.org/tp

The next Board of Directors meeting is on 10/14 at 5 pm The meeting will include the Contingency Service Plan Public Hearing, Next Generation Clipper, 2025-2026 On-Board Rider Profile Survey, and more. View the agenda, learn how to participate: https://actransit.us/4zoHR31

Last week to see Mildred Howard's Poetics of Memory at Oakland Museum! Mildred is a Bay Area artist; her collages and sculptures explore her memory, identity, and African American experience. Ride Lines 1T, 18, 22, 40, 62, or 96 there! Plan your trip: http://tp.actransit.org

Public hearings will be on Oct 14 at 2 pm and 6 pm. Without sustainable funding, we must prepare now by developing an emergency Contingency Service Plan. Review the proposed changes and cuts. See how your trips may be affected. We want your feedback: actransit.org/csp

Zero emission technology is transforming the transportation industry and AC Transit is preparing our workforce for what’s ahead through Zero Emission Bus University (ZEBU). AC Transit is continuing to expand its role as a leader in zero emission technology and workforce education.

Alameda Pride happening this Saturday! 🏳️‍🌈 📅 Date: Saturday, October 10 ⏰ Time: 12 PM – 6 PM 📍 Location: Chochenyo Park, 2430 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 🔗 Details: https://actransit.us/4znSiE3 Take AC Transit to get there! Plan your trip here: https://actransit.us/3REYOTh

AC Transit will get you to the Cal football homecoming on Saturday, skip the parking and traffic: actransit.org/tp During the game, some buses will be on detour: Cal Campus Detour: actransit.us/4ykt49a Downtown Berkeley Detours: actransit.us/3AGGaop

Are you going to San Francisco Fleet Week this weekend? Hop on Transbay Lines F, NL, or O and connect to @sfmta.com to watch the air show and enjoy the festivities. fleetweeksf.org Muni: actransit.us/3Ua4byo Plan your trip: actransit.org/tp

Catch the Oakland Roots for their final regular season home game at Oakland Coliseum on Saturday, October 10. The team is in the hunt for the playoffs, let's show support! 🎟️ oaklandrootssc.com/tickets Save with promo code ACTRANSIT Ride AC Transit to the Oakland Coliseum: actransit.org/tp

"I am immensely proud of AC Transit’s collaboration with the California Transit Association and LA Metro to sponsor and advocate for this legislation, which will undoubtedly improve the daily journey for riders across California" -AC Transit CEO & GM Salvador Llamas

With a $200 million, four-year deficit looming, we may be forced to make difficult reductions to bus service. So we need your input as we prepare to develop an emergency Contingency Service Plan. Public hearings will be on October 14 at 2pm and 6pm. actransit.org/csp

Valkyries Game 2 of the semifinals is happening Wednesday! Skip the parking and ride Transbay Lines F, NL, or O to Salesforce Transit Center then connect to @sfmta.com to Chase Center. 📷 : Golden State Valkyries

Join us in celebrating Clean Air Day on October 7! Discover ways to help create cleaner air. Riding public transit is one way to make a difference. Learn more, take the pledge, and enter for a chance to win a swag bag at https://actransit.us/4xEXBgT

Happy National Taco Day! 🌮 Need a suggestion? We've created a map of places in our service area! If we missed your spot, let us know the name of the place & which bus line gets you there; we will add it. https://actransit.us/tacos ¡Tiempo para tacos!

"Quanta consistently demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and a willingness to step in wherever needed." Just one example of the positive feedback our October Employees of the Month received! We're grateful for their hard work and dedication to AC Transit. 🎉 https://actransit.us/4rJNvdo

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There are several events this weekend causing detours. Bus lines may be rerouted and stops could be temporarily skipped. Learn more at actransit.org/service-alerts Check ACT RealTime before your trip: actransit.org/rt

California Clean Air Day is October 7! 🌎 Switch from driving your car to riding the bus to help contribute to cleaner air in your community! Take the pledge today for a chance to win an AC Transit swag bag! Learn how to participate: https://actransit.us/4xEXBgT

Check out Science in the Park at CSU East Bay. There will be family friendly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) interactive activities. https://www.acscienceinthepark.org/ We'll be there, stop by and say hello. Ride Line 60. Plan your trip. https://tp.actransit.org/

Bus arrival predictions on ACT RealTime and the AC Transit Mobile App are currently unavailable. Our teams are aware and working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience. Please refer to our schedules: http://actransit.org/maps-schedules or send us your bus stop ID for an update.

Oakland Black Cowboy Association Parade & Festival is on Saturday! We'll be there. Wave to us in the parade and say hello at our booth. https://actransit.us/4xKxJjR Lines 14, 22, 36, and 88 will be on detour: https://actransit.us/4nExt1C

Meet heroes from the community on Saturday in Newark from 10am-1pm. Firefighters, police officers, sanitation workers, bus operators, and essential services will be there to share how we keep our communities moving. Ride Line 216 to Silliman Center. https://actransit.us/4jyOwmp

Oaktoberfest is this weekend in Oakland. Enjoy live music, food, local vendors, and great autumn vibes! 📷 : Oaktoberfest Event details: https://actransit.us/4z6RFi4 Lines 30, 31, 57, 96, 805, and NL will be on detour: https://actransit.us/3TXLkmR & https://actransit.us/4xQkDBI

Ready for Oakland First Friday? The theme is Health & Harmony. Experience art, music, food, and community resources to inspire joy and well-being. Location: Telegraph Ave between 27th St. & West Grand Ave. vent info: oaklandfirstfridays.org Line 6 detour: actransit.us/3YpNTiY

September was an amazing Transit Month! We loved being part of events across the East Bay, including: All Aboard with Transit CEOs, @oaklandroots.bsky.social Conoce Tus Raíces Night, Pop Up Transit Art Fair, and many more Thank you to @sftru.bsky.social & @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social for hosting

Register to Vote! The last day to register to vote in the November election is Monday, October 19. Register online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov or pick up a form at the library, DMV, or post office.

Riders shared how important we are to them. The bus gets people to school, work, and daily activities. How important is AC Transit to you?

Do you or someone you know want to get more comfortable riding the bus? The Transit Ready Program will help older adults & people with disabilities build confidence with public transit. actransit.us/4hl6CWl Plan your trip to San Pablo City Hall: actransit.org/tp

We're giving a helping hand to our transit friend this weekend with a bus bridge between Union City, Warm Springs/ South Fremont stations. Line 97 stop will be temporarily closed at Union City BART, more info & alternatives: actransit.us/4gKo2wJ

We want your feedback on our Contingency Service Plan. Public hearings will be on October 14 at 2pm and 6pm. With a $200 million, four-year deficit looming, we must prepare now by developing an emergency Contingency Service Plan. Your feedback is vital. Learn more: actransit.org/csp