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Congratulations!  You have made a smart choice.   Our routes are designed to serve neighborhoods, businesses and schools - putting you within steps of the places you go every day.

WestCAT is a service of the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority, which provides local, express, and regional service to the cities of Pinole and Hercules and the unincorporated communities of Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, Bayview, Rodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa. 

In addition, WestCAT operates regional service between Martinez and the El Cerrito del Norte BART station and between the Hercules Transit Center and Contra Costa College.  Also, Lynx, our transbay service, runs between the Hercules Transit Center and the San Francisco Transbay Terminal.

Buy 1 and get 1 Free WestCAT Lynx Pass Special!
WestCAT, in partnership with 511 Contra Costa, is offering a great deal for express bus riders who are willing to park their cars and try the Lynx for their work commute between Hercules and the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco.  For an application, click the link below:

• Buy 1 Get 1 Free WestCAT Lynx Application (77k PDF)

Out-of-Print Ticket Alert!
As of Wednesday December 16, 2009 – WestCAT no longer accepts the out-of-print 10-Ride Local, Express, Martinez 30Z and Lynx bus tickets.  [More Information]

New stop for Waterfront Residents
WestCAT buses leaving the Hercules Transit Center will now be stopping at a new bus stop location on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Tsushima Street.  Routes JR, JL, JPX and the C3 (and Route 19 on Saturdays) will be able to drop riders at this location to provide access to the Waterfront district.

Holiday Schedules
What route runs on what holiday? On Monday, February 15, 2010,President's Day, The Local Fixed Route (Routes 11 & 19), Dial-A-Ride and Express "J" will operate on a Saturday Schedule.  The JX, JPX, 30Z, C3, and Lynx will not operate.

See our Holiday page for details.  [Holiday Schedules]

Transit related news articles
See our Special Reports page for articles from area newspapers with important news about local transit.  [More] 

Also read up on the latest regarding the state budget crises and how it effects transit.  [Details]

Growing peril for public transportation - Transit Funding cuts hit Bay Area agencies hard.  [Click here to see the PBS video]

Board Meeting Information
The next regular Western Contra Costa Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM. at Pinole City Hall, City Council Chambers located at 2131 Pear Street, Pinole.   [Agenda]

The next Finance and Administration Committee meeting is TBA at Pinole City Hall, City Council Chambers located at 2131 Pear Street, Pinole.   [Agenda]

Stuck in Rush Hour Traffic?
Think outside the car.  Take our Lynx bus from Hercules to San Francisco non-stop.  See our Lynx section for complete details.  [Lynx Information]

If you would like information regarding any of the services WestCAT offers, or have questions or comments you may contact the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority at (510) 724-7993 or write us at 601 Walter Avenue, Pinole, CA, 94564.  If you would like a WestCAT map/timetables and/or Dial-A-Ride Rider's guide mailed to you, you may also call us at the above number.  Please call (510) 724-3331 ext. 17  with questions or comments about the content of this web site. 

Para información de horarios en Español.  Por favor llame al número (510) 724-7993.  8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

Information sa Tagalog, tumawag ka sa numerong TAGALOG, TUMAWAG KA SA NUMERONG (510) 724-7993, alas otso ng umaga (8:00 AM) hanggang alas singko ng hapon (5:00).  O kaya pintod ang link sa kaliwa ng computer para sa translation.

Our Mission Statement

To provide reliable, cost-effective mobility that meets the highest standards in safety and contributes to the quality of life for residents of West Contra Costa County.