Check New BART Schedule Changes Walnut Creek Commutes

BART shifts Yellow Line departure times as new systemwide schedule targets delays and improves reliability.

Water Restored After Walnut Creek Water Main Break; Lane Closures Remain

Nearby homes and businesses have water service again, though lane closures remain while crews finish repairs.

Fatal Crash Snarls East Bay Commute Across Freeways This Morning

Multiple major crashes choked East Bay freeways as commuters faced long delays from Walnut Creek to Oakland.

Crash Blocks Commute Routes On CA-24

Collision snarls traffic on California State Route 24 as backups stretch to Caldecott Tunnel and stall drivers headed to Oakland.

Caltrans Repairs To Close Caldecott Tunnel

Overnight closures on eastbound Highway 24 for lighting upgrades and maintenance work this week.

Commute Is A Mess: Crash Snarling I-680 Traffic Between Two Cities

An early morning crash is blocking lanes, snarling traffic on I-680 between Concord and Walnut Creek.

BART IDs 10 Stations For Possible Closure In 2026

The BART board weighs “doomsday” cuts today amid budget deficit that would hit Contra Costa County riders.

Free WiFi For Everyone: BART

BART is making free WiFi accessible at several stations across the Bay Area.

Crash In Walnut Creek, Traffic Slow

Early morning crash is slowing the morning commute.

Motorcyclist Found Dead After Crash On Vasco Road

CHP shut down traffic on Vasco Road following a fatal motorcycle crash.

Driver Alert: Roads Closed Near Ygnacio Valley Road: WCPD

A water main break has closed down lanes near Ygnacio Valley Road in both directions.

Traffic Accident Cleared, Expect Lingering Slowdowns

Lanes are open after a traffic accident in Walnut Creek but traffic may be sluggish.

Walnut Creek Traffic Could Get Worse With New Bike-Friendly Plan

Bike friendly plan in Walnut Creek forces city to weigh safety and traffic woes.

Public Transit Surge A Win But Don't Celebrate Just Yet

More people around the Bay Area are riding trains, boats, and buses and worried agencies are offering goodies this week to keep it up.

Walnut Creek Tackles E-Bike Enforcement On City Streets

The topic of e-bikes is on the agenda​ at Thursday's Lafayette Transportation and Circulation Commission meeting. ​

Survey: Have A Say Walnut Creek On Transportation Money and Blueprints For Next Quarter Century

Contra Costa tansportation survey invites residents to weigh in on spending and transportation plans by Sept. 30.

Bart To Shut Down Between In Walnut Creek Concord For Repairs

Free bus service between the Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre, and Concord stations will bridge the gap during the closure.

BART Reports A 23% Drop In Violent Crime Across Its System

Newly released statistics from BART show a 23% drop in violent crime across the system for the first three months of the year.

Ygnacio Valley Road Reopens In Walnut Creek

Eastbound lanes were closed at the scene of a traffic crash.

Repairs To Begin Along Ygnacio Valley Road In Walnut Creek

The project affects both eastbound and westbound lanes of Ygnacio Valley Road to the Concord city limits. See a map of the work area.

BART Postpones Weekend Track Shutdown Between Walnut Creek, Concord

BART will instead offer regular weekend service on both Saturday and Sunday.

BART Cancels Weekend Track Closure Between Walnut Creek, Concord

UPDATED: The shutdown and bus bridge planned for Saturday and Sunday has been postponed.

$15.9M Grant To Fund 27 Zero-Emission County Connection Buses

The state grant will also be used to install 90,000 solar panels and build a microgrid battery storage facility.

Major Crash On Ygnacio Valley Road

The Walnut Creek Police Department issued a Traffic Advisory.

Here Are The Top Labor Day Travel Destinations 2024

With more people expected to travel this year than last year, AAA has four tips for travelers.

Automated Camera Enforcement Expands In Contra Costa County

AI-powered cameras are on 100 AC Transit buses. Get ready for $110 citations.

Autonomous Shuttles, 'Future Of Transportation,' Arrive At Rossmoor

One resident said he felt as though he was living in one of the science fiction books he read when he was younger.

Worst Day, Time For 4th Of July Holiday Traffic: CA AAA

Record travel is expected with more than 8.7 million of us on the move during the holiday week, according to California AAA.

AAA Survey Shows Fewer Going Electric; CA Shows EV Sales Strong

"Early adopters who wanted an EV already have one," said Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive research.

Mount Diablo Bike Improvements Begin Next Week

Construction crews will install 22 new bike turnouts inside Mount Diablo State Park to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.

$10.2M Allocated For Contra Costa County Road Improvements: Caltrans

Billions in state and federal funding were awarded for infrastructure upgrades and repairs in Contra Costa, the Bay Area and California.

Walnut Creek Traffic Advisory In Effect

A large event is expected to create traffic congestion on Ygnacio Valley Road at Wimbledon Road.

Thanks To BART, College Student's Career Ambitions—And Romance—Blossom

BART Connects: Redwood City resident Kevin DeAntoni grew up in the Bay Area but had only seen Mount Diablo in pictures —until he took BART.

Traffic Alert Issued For Ygnacio Valley Road/Homestead Avenue

Walnut Creek Police Department said only one lane was open on the roadway until further notice.

BART Halted Between Walnut Creek, Concord When Person Enters Tracks

The incident stopped service for nearly an hour as police responded.

Contra Costa Infrastructure Projects Get Big Boost From State Grants

Newly allocated infrastructure funds will pay for repairs and improvements on bridges and roads across the Bay Area.

BART Tracks Closed Between Concord, Pleasant Hill This Weekend

During the closure, BART is working on a safety initiative to be prepared for winter storms.

Sheep Graze Along BART Tracks In Walnut Creek

BART is using a herd of sheep to mitigate fire hazards along the tracks.

BART Approves Contract To Begin Replacing Fare Gates

BART officials estimate that fare evasion costs the agency up to $25 million in fare revenue each year.

Here's How Many Potholes Caltrans Filled In Contra Costa Amid Storms

Nearly 13,000 new potholes appeared in the Bay Area during the storms. Here’s how to report them—and get reimbursed for vehicle damage.