Tri Delta Transit
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| Parent | Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority[1] |
| Founded | 1977[1] |
| Headquarters | 801 Wilbur Ave, Antioch |
| Locale | Contra Costa County, California |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Fleet | 69 transit bus 3 trolley replica 18 paratransit 2 med vans 10 commuter bus |
| Daily ridership | 30,000[1] |
| Operator | First Transit[1] |
| Website | trideltatransit.com |
Tri Delta Transit, also known as Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, is the local public transportation provider for the eastern area of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, U.S.A.. It provides local bus service in the communities of Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Byron, Shore Acres and Mountain House. Tri-Delta Transit local buses connect to the BART rapid transit system at Pittsburg/Bay Point, Dublin/Pleasanton, and Concord. Tri Delta Transit buses also connect with WHEELS bus service, County Connection bus service, WestCAT bus service, Delta Breeze bus service and Amtrak at shared bus stops.
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Overview of fixed-route service [edit]
Tri Delta Transit operates in Eastern Contra Costa County and serves the cities of Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Bay Point, Pittsburg, and Concord. Tri Delta Transit operates local bus routes (including express route 300) on weekdays, local bus routes on weekends/holidays, and shuttle service to San Francisco 49ers home games.[2]
Major transfer points for the majority of Tri Delta Transit's routes include:
- Brentwood Park & Ride in Brentwood
- Hillcrest Park & Ride in Antioch
- Pittsburg Park & Ride in Pittsburg
- Pittsburg/Bay Point Bart station in Pittsburg
- Los Medanos College in Pittsburg
Tri Delta also operates the city of Antioch's 50 cent a ride senior shuttle program.[3] However due to budget cuts in 2011 it was proposed to eliminate their $275,000 subsidy for this program.[3] This subsidy is also used to front the cost of free hot meals for senior citizens at the Antioch Senior Center.[3]
Days and hours of service [edit]
Weekdays [edit]
Weekday service is provided on all routes except 392,393 and 394, which operate only on Weekends and holidays.
| Route Number | Direction | Terminals | Schedule Information | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/East Terminal | South/West Terminal | ||||
| 200 Express Service to Martinez |
East-West | Pittsburg/Bay Point BART | Martinez Amtrak | Route 200 Schedule | |
| 201 Concord Route |
East-West | Pittsburg/Bay Point BART | Concord BART | Route 201 Schedule | [201] |
| 300 Express Commuter to BART |
East-West | Brentwood Park & Ride | Pittsburg/Bay Point BART | Route 300 Schedule | |
| 379 | East-West | Deer Valley & Kaiser Most trips Dozier Libbey Medical H.S. School bell time only |
Antioch Park & Ride | Route 379 Schedule | |
| 380 | East-West | Tri Delta Transit | Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART | Route 380 Schedule | |
| 383 Oakley Loop |
Loop | Antioch Park & Ride - Neroly /Brown | Route 383 Schedule | [383] | |
| 384 | East-West | American Avenue & Balfour | Brentwood Park & Ride | Route 384 Schedule | |
| 385 | East-West | Antioch Park & Ride | Brentwood Park & Ride | Route 385 Schedule | |
| 386 | East-West | Discovery Bay Park & Ride | Brentwood Park & Ride | Route 386 Schedule | |
| 387 | East-West | Tri Delta Transit | Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART | Route 387 Schedule | |
| 388 | East-West | Deer Valley & Kaiser Most trips Dozier Libbey Medical H.S. School bell time only |
Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART | Route 388 Schedule | |
| 389 Bay Point |
Loop | Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART - Wharf & Pacifica | Route 389 Schedule | ||
| 390 Express Commuter to BART |
East-West | Antioch Park & Ride | Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART | Route 390 Schedule | [390] |
| 391 | East-West | Brentwood Park & Ride | Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART | Route 391 Schedule | |
- [201]: Willow Pass Business Park service only during peak periods;
- [383]: Cypress/ Mellowood service only during peak periods, clockwise loop only operates two morning trips;
- [390]: Operates during commute hours only;
Weekends and holidays [edit]
Service is provided on the following 3 routes:
| Route Number | Terminals | Schedule Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Terminal | West Terminal | ||
| 392 | Antioch Park & Ride | Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART | 392 Schedule |
| 393 | Brentwood Park & Ride | Mariners Cove/ Pacifica Before 10pm Pittsburg/ Bay Point BART After 10pm |
393 Schedule |
| 394 | Antioch Park & Ride | Pittsburg/Bay Point BART | 394 Schedule |
These routes operate on weekends and the following days:[4]
- New Year's Day (Actual & Observed)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (Actual & Observed)
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day (Actual & Observed)
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day (Actual & Observed)
Fares [edit]
The current fares are shown below.[5]
Local Route [edit]
| Type | Adult (17-64)/Youth (6-16)† | Senior (65+)/Disabled ‡ |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride (no transfers) | US$2.00 | US$1.00 |
| Single ride - Route 300 (no transfers) | US$2.50 | US$1.35 |
| Day Pass | US$3.35 | US$1.35 |
| 20 ride Punch Pass | US$33.00 | US$17.00 |
| Transfer from County Connection buses ₮ | FREE | FREE |
| Transfer from BART ₮ | US$1.25 | US$0.85 |
| Transfer from BART - Route 300 ₮ | US$1.75 | US$1.35 |
- † Children under six years of age may ride free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
- ‡ Appropriate identification must be presented to obtain the discounted Senior/Disabled fare.
- ₮ In order to facilitate passenger connections between Tri Delta Transit and other transit agency at a shared bus stop, inter agency transfer slips are issued upon request at the time the proper fare is paid.
Other passes [edit]
Tri Delta Transit offers for sale several bus passes which provide a discount over cash fare:
- Monthly Pass for US$57.00
- East Bay Value Pass for US$60.00, value on all Tri Delta Transit, County Connection, Wheels and WestCAT fixed-route buses
- Commuter Punch Pass for US$36.00, with 10 fixed-route fares and 10 BART-to-Bus transfer fares
Events Shuttles [edit]
| Type | Adult (16+) | Youth (6-15)† |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers Express Shuttle | ||
| Single ride | Advanced purchase - US$15.00 Purchased on bus - US$18.00 |
US$10.00 |
| Season Pass | US$120.00 | US$75.00 |
| Other Events Shuttles | ||
| Single ride | FREE | FREE |
- † Children under six years of age may ride free, but must be accompanied by an adult. One free kid fare per paying adult.
Intermodal Transfers and Regional Connectivity [edit]
The local transportation demand management organization 511 Contra Costa also provides information for intermodal transfers throughout the county, and works closely with Tri Delta Transit to improve regional transit.
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d About Tri Delta Transit
- ^ Tri Delta Transit - System Map
- ^ a b c Changes could be in store for Antioch senior bus program, Paul Burgarino, Contra Costa Times, 12-25-2011, access date 26-12-2011
- ^ Tri Delta Transit - Days of Service/Holiday Schedules
- ^ Tri Delta Transit - Fares
