Tri Delta Transit Challenge: Free Transit Passes For New Bus Riders

ANTIOCH, CA, March 3, 2014 – From March 17 – April 13, Tri Delta Transit and 511 Contra Costa will provide free bus passes to commuters who currently do not use the bus as part of their commute. It’s the fourth annual Tri Delta Transit Challenge, which “challenges” people to use public transit once a week for four weeks.

Those who accept the challenge will not only get four free days of bus rides but will also have a chance to win $100.

“With gas prices on the rise, we know using the bus is something many people are considering” said Director of Marketing, Mike Furnary. “However, it seems some people need that little extra incentive to try it. We’re not suggesting that people quit using their cars all at once,” said Furnary. “We want them to gradually make the move to using public transit. That’s the idea behind the challenge; make the bus part of your commute maybe just once a week to start and see for yourself how well it works.” After that the hope is that usage will continue and grow.

For those who are considering making the move from their car to the bus, Park & Ride lots are the perfect place to start. Park & Ride lots operated by BART and served by Tri Delta Transit provide free parking and connections to several local and express bus routes, including Express Route 300 to BART.

“BART remains a major destination for East County commuters so the challenge is a perfect way for commuters to be introduced to both Park & Ride lots and our Express service to BART,” said Furnary.

Express Route 300 is designed with busy professionals in mind and provides the quickest path to BART. It operates 32 trips every weekday starting as early as 4:12 am so just about every work schedule can be accommodated.

An additional benefit of taking the bus to BART is station-front drop off. “This is a service that our customers truly appreciate, especially during the cold and rainy season,” said Furnary.

All Tri Delta Transit buses drop passengers off at the entrance to the BART station. After which they pull to their designated stall to pick up new passengers.

Express Route 300 operates between the Brentwood Park & Ride and Pittsburg Bay Point BART with only four stops along the way in Brentwood, Oakley and the Antioch Park & Ride. From the Antioch Park & Ride, it’s a non-stop trip to BART.

To accept the Tri Delta Transit Challenge to try the bus, complete a registration form available online at www.trideltatransit.com/challenge <http://www.trideltatransit.com/challenge> or call their administrative office at 925-754-6622 to have one mailed to you.

Tickets for this program are limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis from all qualified registrants. A limit of one participant per household applies and tickets provided are not valid on Dial a Ride.

The deadline to register is April 13, 2013.

For more on Tri Delta Transit, visit http://www.trideltatransit.com/

Note:
Tickets for this program are limited so register no later than April 13, 2014. Tickets will be awarded on a first come first served basis to the first 500 qualified applicants. Completion of the registration form does not guarantee you will receive tickets. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Limit one participant per household. Not valid on Dial-a-Ride.