Street Smarts Contra Costa

Street Smarts Contra Costa is a program of @CCTA which delivers no-cost bike & pedestrian safety programs to public schools in Central & E. Contra Costa County.

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

$250 SHOPPING SPREE: Form a school carpool & you might win a back-to-school shopping spree. Team up with another household to reduce school zone traffic then register your carpool to enter. Click below for details. 🔗⬇️ https://t.co/8XygGhslW3

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Want FREE bus passes for your Contra Costa County student to start the school year? Apply now!

Get up to 2 months of free bus rides on County Connection, WestCAT, AC Transit, or Tri Delta Transit, while supplies last. Learn more & apply: https://t.co/8AgSW7yJ9h

[511 CCTA @511ccta]

Sign up for the Summer Bike Challenge & get a new Bonus Bike Challenge every Monday. Send us an 'on-theme' bike selfie to be entered to win one of ten $20 Amazon gift cards in our weekly drawing. You're entered to win an iPad just for signing up! Register: https://t.co/2r7BUuYONG

[511 CCTA @511ccta]

CCTA is seeking feedback from families on how they travel & their experiences with youth transportation programs. Your input will help improve transportation for youth & families in Contra Costa County. Survey: https://t.co/TYQS3WYmxh

Encuesta en español: https://t.co/AgMYNSNlEA

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Your child will enjoy learning about science & the natural world with Exploration Stations at the San Pablo Library, Thurs. from 11-1. They can meet & interact with animals, explore the sky with telescopes, and even pedal-power their own slushie. Details: https://t.co/0xdtycWN9f

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Your child can discover nature & science with interactive stations at the San Pablo Library THURSDAY. Guests include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum & CCC Animal Services. Pedal the 511 CCTA blender bike & make a slushie! Info: https://t.co/0xdtycWN9f

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Join the Youth Ride Free Leaderboard! 🏆 Riders ages 13–18 can log their bus trips to earn badges and win prizes. In June and July, ride County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT to participate. Learn more and join the leaderboard challenge: https://t.co/H6d8FFGfDm

[511 CCTA @511ccta]

Discover science at Pleasant Hill Library TUESDAY from 11a-1p. Look, touch & explore to learn about our natural world. Guests include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum & CCC Animal Services. Pedal the 511 CCTA blender bike & make a slushie! Info: https://t.co/zb0XVBF1b0

[511 CCTA @511ccta]

Discover science at the Concord Library June 11 from 11am-1pm. Look, touch & explore to learn about our natural world. Guests include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum & CCC Animal Services. Visit the 511 CCTA blender bike & make a slushie! Info: https://t.co/zb0XVBF1b0

[MDUSD @MtDiabloUSD]

#MDUSD is proud that 12 of our elementary schools participate in the Walk'N Roll program! Thanks to Cara De Jong @StreetSmartsCC for highlighting our participation in this guest column: "Walk‘N Roll momentum grows across MDUSD:" https://t.co/1Xm1oC8Wn8 @MeadowHomesElem

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Happy National Bike to School Day (B2SD)! Thrilled we could provide support for May 6 events at these schools:

Walnut Heights ES
Brentwood ES
Marsh Creek ES
Happy Valley ES
Mary Casey Black ES
Holbrook Language Academy
Walnut Acres

Learn more: https://t.co/LVdFurl8at

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

@SequoiaMSGiants It was our pleasure! Loved the energy your staff and students brought to the event!!

[Sequoia MS @SequoiaMSGiants]

Rolling into school the fun way! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🛹💙

Thank you @StreetSmartsCC for bringing Walk & Roll to School to our campus and helping our students stay active, safe, and connected to their community! 🌎✨

#WalkAndRoll #SequoiaMiddleSchool #SafeRoutesToSchool #HealthyHabits

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

FREE SAFETY ASSEMBLIES: Let the Street Smarts team bring our *free* Mr. Beeps and Heads Up safety assemblies to your elementary school! Reserve an assembly for fall 2026. Dates available starting in August: https://t.co/8vLpOvAydg.

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Considering giving your child an e-bike? What you need to know before upgrading their ride:

• Cyclists under 18 must wear a helmet
• Sidewalk riding not permitted most places
• E-bikes are heavier & harder to handle than traditional bikes

Full post: https://t.co/X9vbUAlWjD

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Planning to buy your child an e-bike? Join a free webinar Dec. 2 with Bob Mittelsteadt, the co-founder of E-Bike Access, who will share how to ensure an e-bike is safe, legal & reliable for your child. Webinar is Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30pm – register at https://t.co/Fd81yU1JUR.

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the bravery of Ruby who was only 6 years old when she integrated her school in 1960. Walk to school on Friday and celebrate courage, resilience, community strength, and the power of youth to bring change.

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Fall's shorter days and wet weather make it vital that children are visible when walking or rolling. Lights & reflective clothing are recommended.

Reserve a date for Street Smarts to teach students at your school about walking & rolling safely: https://t.co/8vLpOvAydg

[Street Smarts Contra Costa @StreetSmartsCC]

Let's make it a safe Halloween week!

Drivers: With many neighborhood events and celebrations this week, avoid in-car distractions and drive slowly through neighborhoods.

Parents: Make your child's costume safe & visible and share trick-or-treating safety tips (below) with them.

[511 CCTA @511ccta]

Bike Rodeo & Festival: Bring family & friends to a FREE day of activities, games & hands-on learning focused on bike & pedestrian safety – incl. a bike & scooter obstacle course (helmet & waiver req'd). Saturday (10/25) at Iron Horse MS. Info: https://t.co/JPqzcTY7fl @SRVUSD1