Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) is a public transit agency headquartered in Oakland, California, serving the western portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. Established by voters in November 1956, AC Transit officially began service in 1960 after acquiring the bankrupt Key System Transit Lines. It is the third largest bus operator in California, providing local bus routes, "Transbay" regional routes connecting to San Francisco, and Tempo bus rapid transit. AC Transit is not a senior care facility but a vital transportation service that plays a significant role in the mobility of older adults and people with disabilities. The agency offers discounted fares for seniors aged 65 and older through a Senior Clipper card program. In partnership with BART, AC Transit also provides East Bay Paratransit, an ADA-mandated shared-ride lift-equipped van service for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using regular bus or BART trains. Buses are designed with accessibility in mind, featuring priority seating, two wheelchair securement areas, ramps, kneelers, and stanchions throughout. Committed to sustainability, AC Transit is the lead agency of Zero Emission Bay Area (ZEBA) and actively incorporates zero-emission battery-electric buses into its fleet, with the first hydrogen fueling station commissioned in Richmond. The agency operates a fleet of over 600 buses across 130 routes and was honored as the "Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year" by the American Public Transportation Association in 2023.
Oakland, CA
Care types: Medical Transport
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- Serving families since 1956
- Languages: English, Deutsche, Español, Italiano, Nederlands
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