Get Connected with Hacienda's 2012 Transit Directory

One of the great benefits of Hacienda's location is the large number of transit agencies that serve the park. Commuters from almost any direction can find an easy alternative to driving to work, whether they're coming from San Francisco, San Jose, San Ramon or Stockton. In addition, Hacienda employees and residents can even ride local WHEELS buses for free with a Hacienda EcoPass, available online at www.hacienda.org/tenants/tenants_commute_pass.html. Whether you prefer to travel by bus or by train - both BART and the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) offer an opportunity to ride the rails - you will find options to satisfy most commuters.

If mass transit isn't practical or convenient, you can also explore carpool and vanpool opportunities. With over 20,000 people living and working in Hacienda, chances are good that you can find people willing to share a ride, and the growing number of high-occupancy vehicle lanes on Bay Area freeways means you'll be able to save on travel time as well. Cyclists benefit, too, from Hacienda's easy access from nearby communities as well as both the park's bike lanes on all major thoroughfares and its ancillary bike paths.

This special map and directory of Tri-Valley services will help you keep track of all the options. A downloadable version of the map is available at www.hacienda.org/resources/tvtransportguide.html.

Local Transit Agencies

Transit agencies providing commute services within the Tri-Valley:

• Amtrak California
  (800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)
  www.amtrakcalifornia.com
• Altamont Commuter Express
  (ACE) (800) 411-RAIL (7245)
  www.acerail.com
• BART
  (925) 676-BART (676-2278), (510) 839-2220 (TDD), (510) 287-5000 (East Bay Paratransit)
  www.BART.gov
• County Connection
  (925) 676-7500, (800) 735-2929 (TDD), (925) 938-7433 (Link paratransit)
  www.cccta.org
• Modesto Area Express (MAX) Commuter Express
  (209) 521-1274, (209) 521-1274 (TDD)
  www.modestoareaexpress.com
• SJRTD/SMART Bus
  (800) 469-8674, (800) 469-8674 (voice and TDD), (800) 367-7433 or (209) 946-0520 (paratransit/Dial-A-Ride)
  www.sanjoaquinrtd.com
• WHEELS
  (925) 455-7500, (925) 455-7510 (paratransit/Dial-A-Ride)
  www.wheelsbus.com

Neighboring or Connecting Transit Agencies

Transit agencies providing commute services connecting to Tri-Valley service:

• AC Transit
  511, then say "AC Transit", 711 (TDD), (510) 287-5000 (East Bay Paratransit)
  www.actransit.org
• Caltrain
  (800) 660-4287, (650) 508-6448 (TDD)
  www.caltrain.com
• Capitol Corridor
  (877) 9-RIDECC (974-3322)
  www.capitolcorridor.org
• Golden Gate Transit
  511 or (415) 455-2000, 711 (TDD) or California Relay
  www.goldengate.org
• SamTrans
  (800) 660-4287,  (650) 508-6448 (TDD)
  www.samtrans.com
• Tri-Delta Transit
  (925) 754-4040, (925) 754-3695 (TTY), (925) 754-3060 (paratransit/Dial-A-Ride)
  www.trideltatransit.com
• Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
  (800) 894-9908, (408) 321-2300, (408) 321-2330 (TDY)
  www.vta.org
• WestCAT
  (510) 724-7993 or 511, (510) 724-7433 (Paratransit/Dial-A-Ride), (800) 735-2929 (TTY) or 711 via California Relay Service
  www.westcat.org

Paratransit Agencies

Agencies providing commute services to individuals with a disability who are ADA certified to use paratransit:

• County Connection Link
  (925) 680-2066 (Applications), (925) 938-RIDE (938-7433) (Reservations), (925) 943-1829 (Cancellations)
  www.cccta.org/link
• East Bay Paratransit
  (510) 287-5000 or (800) 555-8085
  eastbayparatransit.org
• Pleasanton Paratransit Services
  (925) 931-5376
  www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/transportation/
• San Francisco Paratransit
  (415) 285-6945, (415) 351-3942 (TTY)
  www.sfparatransit.com
• Union City Paratransit
  (510) 476-1500
  www.uctransit.org
• WestCAT (Dial-A-Ride)
  (510) 724-7433
  www.westcat.org/dialaride
• WHEELS (Dial-A-Ride)
  (925) 455-7510
  www.wheelsbus.com/index.aspx?page=127

Transportation Support Agencies

Agencies providing information and referral service on transit alternatives, commuter ridesharing, and employer programs:

• 511 Bay Area transportation information
  511
  www.511.org
• 511 Contra Costa County
  (925) 969-0841
  www.511contracosta.org
• Alameda County Transportation Commission
  www.alamedactc.org
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District
  (415) 771-6000
  www.baaqmd.gov
• Clipper Direct
  (877) 878-8883
  www.clippercard.com
• Commute Connection San Joaquin Council of Governments
  (800) 52-SHARE (527-4273)
  www.commuteconnection.com
• Commuter Check Benefit Solutions
  (800) 531-2828
  www.commutercheck.com
• Contra Costa Transportation Authority
  (925) 256-4700
  www.ccta.net
• FasTrak
  (877) BAY-TOLL (229-8655)
  www.bayareafastrak.org
• Alameda County Guaranteed Ride Home
  (510) 433-0320 or (800) 745-RIDE (7433)
  www.accma.ca.gov/grh
• Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
  (510) 817-5700
  www.mtc.ca.gov
• Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance
  (650) 588-8170
  www.commute.org
• RIDES
  Dial 511, Say "Rideshare"
  rideshare.511.org
• Solano Napa Commuter Information
  (800) 535-6883
  www.commuterinfo.net
• Wage Works
  (888) 990-5099
  www.wageworks.com
• West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
  (510) 215-3035
  www.wcctac.org

Additional Resources

Organizations providing further alternative commute support:

• East Bay Regional Park District Parks and trails information
  (888) EBPARKS (327-2757), (510) 633-0460 (TDD)
  www.ebparks.org
• Electric Vehicle Charger Station
  For the most up-to-date information, visit www.evchargernews.com.
• Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Station
  Nearby locations include San Ramon and Concord.
  Visit www.pinnaclecng.com for details.

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• Savor the Season
• Take the Hacienda Services Survey
• Hacienda Index
• Calendar