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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, in September 2005 WestCAT began offering Lynx, our transbay service between the Hercules Transit Center and the San Francisco Transbay Terminal.

Rider Alert - Memorial Day
On Monday, May 26, 2008, The only service operating on Memorial Day will be the Express Route J on a Sunday schedule.

Important Reminder - Capitol Corridor Transfers (Updated as of 4/25/08) Alert!
WestCAT accepts County Connection and Tri-Delta Transit transfers with no additional fare at shared stops in Martinez only.

Regarding "Capitol Corridor" train transfers:  they are accepted on all WestCAT local and express routes with the exception of WestCAT's Transbay Lynx and Dial-A-Ride services. The transfer is free if properly validated.  Upon boarding present the transfer to the transit operator who will place it into the fare-box where applicable.  See Capitol Corridor's Transit Transfer page for more information.   [Westcat Transfer Page] [Capitol Corridor's Transit Transfer page]

Martinez Amtrak is the only train station with direct connections to WestCAT's Martinez Link 30Z service to the Hercules Transit Center and the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.  [Martinez Link 30Z Timetables]

New Timetables now online
The new timetables effective February 4, 2008 are now in effect! [Timetables]

New Monthly Pass and Fare Structures
Effective January 01, 2008, a new monthly pass & fare structure is now in effect as follows:

• General Public Discount Tickets (10 rides per sheet) =  $12.50 per Sheet

• General Public Monthly Pass (unlimited rides on local fixed route, 30Z & express) =  $40.00

• Senior/Disabled Monthly Pass (unlimited rides on local fixed route, 30Z & express) =  $20.00

• Martinez Link 30Z tickets will be eliminated.  However, the Martinez Link 30Z service between Hercules & Martinez will continue. The fare will be the same as the local fixed route.

The current cash fares “WILL NOT” change on any of WestCAT's existing services.  We will continue honoring General Public $1 tickets & 30Z General Public & Senior/Disabled tickets.

Board Meetings
The next regular WCCTA Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for: 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2008 at the Pinole City Hall, City Council Chambers.  The Finance and Administration Committee is scheduled for: 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2008.  [More]

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.

Our Mission Statement

To provide reliable, cost-effective mobility that contributes to the quality of life for residents of West Contra Costa County.