Transit Resources
Browse tools and resources for navigating transit. This page was developed for the Transit Ready program that helps older adults and people with disabilities learn to ride the bus and BART with confidence.
Many of the resources below are created by entities outside of CCTA. Inclusion on this page is not an endorsement of an individual or organization’s viewpoint, only the resource itself.
Your Transportation Options
How-To Resources
A friendly introduction to how buses and trains work — reading a schedule, paying your fare, and knowing where to wait. Start here if transit is new to you.
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Tools and References
Way to Go Contra Costa helps individuals to find and connect with the accessible transportation services available in Contra Costa County.
Learn about Bay Area transit agencies’ accessibility features, including lifts, ramps, and priority seating, and how to request assistance. A helpful resource when traveling outside the county.
Explore bus, train, and ferry routes across the nine Bay Area counties. Use the map to see what destinations are within reach and plan your trip.
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Paratransit Services
Tools and References
County Connection LINK serves locations within 1.5 miles of a County Connection bus stop or within 3/4 of a mile of a BART station when County Connection buses are not in operation.
East Bay Paratransit is one of the largest paratransit services in the East Bay, with pickups and drop-offs available anywhere within 3/4 of a mile of an AC Transit bus stop or BART station. You can even get a ride into San Francisco.
Tri Delta Transit Paratransit serves Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, and other East Contra Costa communities and includes two programs: ADA paratransit and Senior (age 65+) paratransit.
WestCAT provides paratransit service to the communities of Pinole and Hercules, and the unincorporated communities of Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, Bayview, Rodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa.
Planning Your Trip
Tools and References
Explore BART’s own planning tool. Enter your start and end stations to see your route, what the trip will cost, and how long the ride takes.
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Putting Your Trip Together
How-To Resources
Get started with a quick tutorial in the How to Use Google Maps for Public Transport (2025 Guide) video to learn how to find the best routes, see exactly when the next bus or train leaves, and when you’ll arrive at your destination.
The How to use the Transit Mode on Google Maps video provides a detailed tutorial on using Google Transit, walking you through each step and additional features such as adjusting departure or arrival times, or setting your preferred mode of travel.
Tools and References
Ready to try it yourself? Open Google Maps, enter your destination, and choose Transit to see your bus and train options.
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Paying Your Fare
How-To Resources
Set up Clipper on your Android so you can tap with your phone instead of carrying a card.
Set up Clipper on your iPhone so you can tap with your phone instead of carrying a card.
Use your Android phone to pay your fare with existing payments methods you’ve already saved on your phone. Learn how to set it up and what to do at the reader.
Learn about Bay Area transit agencies’ accessibility features, including lifts, ramps, and priority seating, and how to request assistance. A helpful resource when traveling outside the county.
A step-by-step guide to using the BART station machines, including buying a card and adding value to your card.
Learn the four quick options you can use to see how much money is left on your card, so you’re never caught short at the fare gate or getting on the bus.
Tools and References
An overview of the Clipper card — the card you tap to pay on nearly every Bay Area transit system. Learn how it works, how to get one, where to use it, and how to add money.
Visit Clipper’s website to buy a card online, find locations to buy a card in person, or see if you qualify for a discount Clipper card.
Riding the Bus
How-To Resources
Watch this video for a step-by-step look at a full bus trip — waiting at the stop, boarding, paying, and signaling your stop. A good first video before you ride.
An in-depth look at riding the bus to help build your confidence as a new rider. Watch for a step-by-step guide on identifying your stop and bus, where to sit, and more.
Check out AC Transit’s resources for bus riders including information on trip planning, paying your fare, and how to ride the bus.
Visit County Connection’s website to plan your trip or view a variety of resources (use the “How to Ride” dropdown menu).
Explore TriDelta Transit resources about their fares, apps, and tools to ride.
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How to Ride BART
How-To Resources
Watch this video for tips on how to take a full BART trip from start to finish, including entering the station, finding your platform, boarding, and getting off the train at your destination.
This document outlines station and train accessibility features, rider assistance, elevator access, emergency procedures, and resources for seniors and people with disabilities.
This friendly guide walks you through every aspect of using BART with illustrations to show you exactly what you’ll see in a station.
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Transit Safety & Support
How-To Resources
Learn how bus accessibility features work, including ramps, lifts, securing a mobility device, and riding with service animals.
Where to find station elevators, how to plan around outages, and how to get help if one isn’t working.
Watch this video for an overview of what BART offers riders who are blind or have low vision, including tactile guides, audio announcements, and staff assistance.
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Tools and References
Learn about Bay Area transit agencies’ accessibility features, including lifts, ramps, and priority seating, and how to request assistance. A helpful resource when traveling outside the county.
BART’s official accessibility guide for seniors and riders with disabilities, including features by disability type, elevator and boarding tips, and how to get help when you need it.
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