Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA) doing business as Tri Delta Transit, is accepting bids from qualified firms for a five-year contract with, at ECCTA’s sole discretion, three one-year extensions for the maintenance and as-needed repairs of its shop equipment at 801 Wilbur Avenue, Antioch, California.

A pre-bid conference and site tour for interested parties will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., local time. Attendance at this conference is recommended but not required. Sealed bids are due to ECCTA on or before 3:00 p.m., local time, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 ON OR BEFORE 3:00 pm at ECCTA’s facility at 801 Wilbur Avenue, Antioch, CA 94509. Full bid information is available on our website at: https://trideltatransit.com/business-invitation-bid.aspx?p=1&nav=2011_side_nav_gen

Win an Amazon gift card by taking a short survey on Tri Delta Transit proposed service improvements! You spoke and we listened. Now we need your help again in fine tuning these proposed changes. Help transform Tri Delta Transit. Surveys must be taken by no later than October 27th at 4:00 pm.

Last Fall Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit) started a system redesign project called Transform Tri Delta Transit. An extensive survey was conducted and resulted in recommendations from the public and riders. Tri Delta Transit reviewed the recommendations and is now proposing service improvements! Now we need your feedback again to finetune these improvements. Take the survey by October 27th at 4:00 pm and be entered for a chance to win a $35 Amazon gift card. Three prizes are being awarded. www.transflormtrideltatransit.com

Great Career Opportunity. First Transit, the operator for Tri Delta Transit, is looking for a Road Supervisor/Dispatcher to serve as first line supervisor for drivers, customer response, driver field evaluation, and accident responders.

First Transit is looking for a Road Supervisor/Dispatcher in Antioch, CA to serve as first line supervisors for drivers, customer response, driver field evaluation, and accident first-responders. We are seeking a safety-oriented, strong communicator with good organizational skills. Great pay, excellent benefits, training, paid holidays, vacation days and sick days. Visit the First Transit website to APPLY: https://apply.workatfirst.com/vacancy/36166/description

Please be advised that the regulations for Tri Delta Transit effective Tuesday, June 15th is as follows: * MASKS ARE REQUIRED STILL on all public transportation * Social distancing is no longer required. The number of passengers on Tri Delta Transit buses is likely to increase. Please be aware and considerate of your bus operator and fellow passengers. Changing regulations may cause some confusion. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

All fixed route, paratransit, and Tri MyRide buses are equipped with WiFi.

WiFi enabled vehicles are one of many technological advancements for Tri Delta Transit. Visit https://trideltatransit.com/wifi.aspx to find out more. In addition, Tri Delta Transit is seeking partnerships with community organizations to launch their summer program “WiFi on Wheels.” Tri Delta Transit buses will be driven to community organizations and parked for time slots of 3 hours in requested locations, providing free WiFi connection for devices within a 200-foot radius around the bus. To become a Tri Delta Transit community partner and request a WiFi bus, please email comments@eccta.org with the subject line “WiFi on Wheels.”

Tri Delta Transit joins the Clipper START program, offering a 20% discount to qualifying low-income adults, age 19-64.

The Clipper START program was initiated by MTC and Bay Area transit agencies. It uses the Clipper payment system to reduce the cost of public transportation. To apply visit www.clipperstartcard.com

Bus Operators

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis. Applications must be completed online. First Transit contracts with Tri Delta Transit to hire, train, and employ bus operators. Trainees are paid $14.50 per hour during training. First Transit’s training program consists of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. * $1,500 sign-on bonus** * The starting rate for drivers is $19.00-$28.10 per hour (DOE) after training, depending on experience. * Full-time employment opportunities are available. * Attractive benefits package, including Teamster pension fund, medical, dental and vision * Paid sick leave/vacation * Teamster Local 315 membership * Cutting edge paid training * Year-round work * Freedom of being out on the open road (no desk work!) * Reward of making a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve * Varying hours, days, routes, and buses * Probationary period - 90 calendar days ** Restrictions do apply Visit: https://apply.workatfirst.com/vacancy/ bus-operator-33227/33471/description/ for more information and to apply.

Construction is starting soon on the new Oakley Park and Ride. Lot La construcción comenzará pronto en el nuevo lote de Oakley Park and Ride.

For more information/Para más información http://trideltatransit.com/promos/OakleyParkRide.aspx