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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Transit Month is coming to a close and with just a few days left in September, we’re so proud of all the riders logging their trips for the ride contest! Cool prizes ahead!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We’re out with the City of Pleasant Hill and the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano for Community Service Day. We’re trying to fill nine drum barrels with non-perishable, shelf-stable food! Great to see the people of PH show up for others! #donate #food #foodbank #bus #pleasanthill

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚌 All aboard! It’s All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day! 🎉 Today’s the perfect excuse to leave the car at home, hop on County Connection and see where transit can take you. It’s all part of Transit Month — so grab a friend, pick a destination and ride on! 🚍💨 www.ca.transitmonth.org/bay-area

Smiling woman riding a bus with text “All Aboard on Sept. 15 for Transit Day”.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

County Connection was on hand at the Bike Family Fest 2026 to show off our bus—but more importantly, teaching cyclists how to load their bikes on the bus bike rack. Bussing and biking is a match made in transit heaven.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Another Ride-Along with Transit CEOs in the books! Take 14 transit leaders, 100+ transit riders, mix with timed transfers, and you’ve got yourself an epic trip across the Bay! Thanks to everyone who came out! #transitmonth #bayarea #transit #bus #transportation

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

County Connection’s GM, Bill Churchill, mingling (as much as possible) on the AC Transit Tempo Line for the Transit Month CEO Ride Along.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Week 2 of the Transit Month Ride Contest. There’s already been so shakeups…and we’re here for it! #Transitmonth #bus @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

County Connection will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September, 7, 2026, and will not be offering bus service. Paratransit services will be limited to BART ADA services. For more information on paratransit during the holiday closures, call 925-938-7433.

Graphic reads “Happy Labor Day, September 7, 2026” and “Closed, no service."

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We’re monitoring the Transit Month Ride Contest…and for Week 1, ya’ll are killing it! Keep up the good work! Holla at us if you’re on the board! #transitmonth #transit #bus #publictransit #transportation @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social @sftru.bsky.social

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚌 Ride. Explore. BINGO! 🎉 September is Transit Month—play County Connection BINGO with us. Grab your card, explore local spots, and play to win. 🏆 👉 countyconnection.com/bingo #transitmonth2026 #contracostacounty #bus #transit #bingo

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Headways, the County Connection newsletter is out now! Check out what’s going on for Transit Month (all September), including County Connection BINGO. We also share updates on a recent grant we received, service changes to Route 18, and a calendar full of events. mailchi.mp/countyconnec...

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🚌 Don't miss the bus on what's happening at County Connection! From service updates and rider tips to community events, employee news, and everything in between, our newsletter keeps you in the loop. 👉 Subscribe today: mailchi.mp/countyconnec...

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Recently, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visited County Connection with a $2M Community Project Funding check, to be put toward a solar integrated battery storage system; something that will be used to power County Connection’s conversion to zero emissions.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

County Connection is proud to receive $2 million in Community Project Funding from Congressman Mark DeSaulnier for our Solar Integrated Battery Storage System. Thank you, Congressman DeSaulnier, for your continued advocacy of a cleaner, more resilient transit system for Central Contra Costa County!

Rep. DeSaulnier presenting check to County Connection.

Rep. DeSaulnier speaking with County Connection staff and board members.

Close up of 2M check presented to County Connection from Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Andy, our Director of Marketing & Planning, models our new wayfinding signs, part of a larger branding effort across the Bay Area. County Connection was chosen as a pilot bus agency to test these new designs. Look for them in Martinez along Alhambra Avenue in the weeks ahead.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New to Riding the Bus? Start Here! Whether you're a student heading to school or a parent helping your child ride for the first time, our Youth Transit Rider Guide has you covered. countyconnection.com/transit101/

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Miles shares a quick guide on loading your bike on the bus bike rack. #transit #publictransit #bus #contracostacounty #bike

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

In observance of Independence Day, County Connection will operate weekend bus service on Fr, July 3, and our admin offices will be closed. On Sat, July 4, there will be no bus service and our admin offices will be closed. For more information on paratransit during the closures, call 925-938-7433

Graphic of County Connection service hours during Independence weekend.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today, County Connection honors Juneteenth by reflecting on our nation's history, celebrating Black excellence, and recognizing the contributions of Black communities that continue to shape a brighter future. Happy Juneteenth! (No change to today’s bus service.)

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Youth Ride Free is LIVE today and runs June 1-July 31, 2026! If you’re 18 or under, ride any County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, or WestCAT bus FREE! No ID or pass required!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

⭐️ Youth Ride Free starts on MONDAY and the Leaderboard goes LIVE! Level UP this summer and log your rides. 🚌 Your free bus trips earn you badges and put you in the running for weekly prize drawings. 🏆 If ur 13-18, register now at youthridefree.com!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Headways, the County Connection’s newsletter is here! 🚍✨: Youth Ride Free is back this summer☀️, a look at how rising gas prices are impacting transit ⛽📈, and more. Take a ride through it all: ow.ly/uXle50YVGJm Not subscribed to Headways? Let’s get you onboard!: mailchi.mp/countyconnec...

Image of a County Connection bus driving past a Shell gas station, with gas prices displayed: $6.65-6.95/gallon (May 2026).

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

For those who celebrate…May the Fourth be with you!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Youth Ride Free is back for June & July 2026. Youth 18 & under can ride any County Connection free. No ID or pass required. More to come…

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Come with us to the John Muir Birthday/Earthday Celebration in Martinez!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

With our recent transit corridor study complete, we’re ready to make updates. Miles shares a look what’s in the works to help our buses flow better through some of our busiest corridors.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Did you catch any holiday parades in Contra Costa? County Connection was rolling through two of them (Walnut Creek, Martinez)! If you missed it, check out our recap.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We’re doing a Transit Corridor Study and are looking for community input. Have moment? Take our short survey and let us know your thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/TB9Z36F

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Come with us to Truck or Treat in Lafayette!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Come with me for a peek at last week’s Transit Month’s annual Ride Along & Happy Hour with Transit CEOs.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Come with me for a peek at Transit Month’s annual Ride Along & Happy Hour with Transit CEOs.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

We’re out for the Pleasant Hill Community Service Day. For our part, we’ve teamed up with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano to “Fill The Bus” (with non-perishable, shelf-stable food).

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Our GM, Bill Churchill, joined passengers and other industry leaders for All Aboard with Transit CEOs on Friday! The trip was multimodal and was such a great way to highlight public transit throughout the Bay!

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Come with County Connection to a Transportation Fair at the Concord Senior Citizens Center.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🚍 We’re out at the Concord Senior Center today for their Transportation Fair! We’re excited to share info about our bus services and paratransit options — perfect for door-to-door transportation for those who qualify. countyconnection.com/paratransit/

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Scene from this weekend: Guide dogs (puppies) in training; learning how to ride public transit. 📷:Moises Cordero

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🚍✨ Transit Month is off to a rolling start! Just 1 day in, we already have 2 riders on our Ride Contest Leaderboard—& over 150 people logging trips across the region. 💪🙌 We ❤️ transit & we’re loving the energy. Keep those rides coming… we’ll be watching! 👀 Get onboard here: ridecontest.com

Transit Month leaderboard; graphic show two riders who have logged rides on County Connection.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Headways, the County Connection newsletter is out now! We’re celebrating Transit Month, highlighting all the things going on in the Bay...and here in Contra Costa! Read all about it! 👉https://mailchi.mp/countyconnection/headways-county-connection-newsletter-august-18126981?e=e738cbeb10

Graphic of transit month happening in September around the SF Bay Area.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Back To School: Transit 101! County Connection has begun our 600-school bus routes, scheduled around bell times. Visit our webpage to learn more or call customer service to find out about County Connection routes to your school! countyconnection.com/transit101/

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

📚✏️ Join County Connection for Back to School: Transit 101 informational sessions. We’ll keep things to 15 mins + Q&A to get you prepped on transit basics for the school year. Perfect for parents (students welcome too!). 🕘 See details: countyconnection.com/transit101/

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Today’s the last day of our Youth Ride Free pilot! 🚍💥 We’d love to bring it back (maybe even expand it!), but we need your help. 👉 If you or your family participated, take our quick survey and tell us what you think: ow.ly/Ffs350Wyai4 (Cake by our talented CFO, Amber.)🎂😃

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🚍✨ Take our Youth Ride Free survey – it’s quick and easy (you already know all the answers). 💬 Just 12 questions stand between you and helping shape the future of youth transit in Contra Costa. 🚌 We’ve got the buses — now we need the data (your feedback). Go here 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6PFFN7

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🎉 "See Stuff, Do Things” is a piece we do in our 2x/weekly newsletter to youth (13-18) participating in the Youth Ride Free Leaderboard. Of course, these events around Contra Costa are open and free to everyone (and accessible on County Connection...just sayin’). ow.ly/4ES950WrYUK

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Thanks to Youth Ride Free, we've seen a jump in youth ridership across Contra Costa! 🚌📈 For those data stans out there, here’s the numbers from this last week.

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We’re halfway through our Youth Ride Free pilot and our leaderboard (where youth 13-18 log rides) is going strong! Peek at our Leaderboard Loop newsletter for the latest updates on this engagement tool: ow.ly/XXiy50WmzfI

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I’m at the movies! Why? I’ll show you at the end of video. #yrf #ccyrf

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Our Youth Ride Free ridership growth has already exceeded expectations. If you’re 18 and under, you can ride any County Connection bus. If you’re 13-18, level up and join our leaderboard! It’s easy: Log rides. Win prizes. youthridefree.com

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Youth Ride Free Leaderboard Loop Newsletter (Week 2, No. 2.2) - We’re dropping 8 new badges, starting today and also share some fun and free weekend activities. Have a read > mailchi.mp/1217ee1b3a0b...

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County Connection @countyconnection.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Presenting the Youth Ride Free jingle! Can you sing it better than our Manager of Marketing? Sure you can and we’d like to hear it! #ccyrf #countyconnection #transit #publictransit

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