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Alerts last updated 11 June 2010
Coming This Summer to a Lynx Bus Near You
New mid day Lynx service, additional AM & PM commute trips & earlier afternoon return trips!
New Lynx timetables will be available to customers soon on all WestCAT buses & our website.
For further information, call (510) 724-3331 or visit www.WestCAT.org.
Also, back by popular demand the "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" 31-day pass promo. Promo will begin late July-early August. Some restrictions do apply.
Due to Caltrans Construction Activities for
the Eastbound I-80 HOV Lane Extension Project
Beginning Monday Night/Tuesday Morning,
March 23, 2010:
A portion of the Willow Avenue Park and Ride Lot northeast of the Interstate 80/Willow Ave. Interchange) will be temporarily closed for two to six months.
Parking spaces near the interstate side of the lot will be closed. Handicapped parking will be relocated. This closure is necessary to begin work for the widening of the Eastbound Interstate 80 Willow Avenue Undercrossing.
Plan ahead, additional parking by permit is available and at the Hercules Transit Center (HTC). For permit sales information please visit www.herculestransitcenter.com/ or call 1-800-997-0197 (8am - 4:00pm weekdays).
Caltrans apologizes for the inconvenience. All work is weather dependent.
If you have questions about the project, please visit the Caltrans District 4 website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/80ebhov
Traffic Alert - On-Ramp Closure for I-80 Eastbound HOV Lane Project
Beginning Monday, April 19, 2010 Early morning after 12:01 a.m.:
Caltrans will close the State Route 4 on-ramp to eastbound Interstate 80. The connector ramps from eastbound and westbound SR 4 to eastbound I-80 will be closed at this time. The eastbound I-80 on-ramp will remain closed for at least six months for construction activities related to the Interstate 80 Eastbound High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Extension project.
WestCAT buses operating in the area, in addition to all other vehicle traffic will be required to detour around the on-ramp closure, using alternate routes, which may result in some service delays. It is our job to continue providing the “safest” service possible with the least amount of inconvenience to our customers. However, during the closure we ask for your patience and cooperation, and we apologize in advance for the inconvenience. To report problems or for up to date information please call 510-724-7993 or visit us at www.westcat.org.
Important Reminder - Capitol Corridor Transfers
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]
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