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Tri Delta Transit to revitalize their system through workshops also been limited, with most routes running only once an hour,” Barnes said. The new service network, approved by the Tri Delta Transit Board of Directors in April, is designed to be faster and more convenient. “Over a third of the routes will now operate every 30 minutes, with one high-frequency route running every 15 minutes,” he said. Barnes added that they are also expanding their popular Tri MyRide service. “A new zone will be launched in Brentwood, and additional vehicles are being added to the existing zone to help meet growing demand.” To find out more, visit RevitalizeTriDelta.com. The new Tri Delta Transit network is scheduled to launch on Aug. 10. Barnes said they are “extremely optimistic” about the changes as the
By Taylor Shepherd Correspondent
Tri Delta Transit has been in existence since 1976 with few changes, but ridership, commute patterns and growth in eastern Contra Costa have changed greatly over the last decade. “In light of changing commute patterns following the pandemic, we saw an opportunity to redesign the transit network to better align with the evolving needs of the growing communities in eastern Contra Costa County,” said Rashidi Barnes, CEO of Tri Delta Transit. Barnes said they believe they are closer to that goal than they were a year ago. “We began this process over a year ago with the goal of transforming and modernizing our transit network. Many of our current routes are circuitous, with some trips taking up to three hours from end to end. Service frequency has
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July 4, 2025
Downtown Brentwood dressed in patriotic theme
Photo by Jeff Weisinger
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owntown Brentwood is celebrating the Fourth of July with a new twist – American flags adorning lamp posts on downtown streets, according to Downtown Brentwood Coalition President Peter Jacoway. “We discuss particular items at our annual Downtown Brentwood Coalition strategic meeting and creating a more patriotic presence for our community on particular days has always been a priority of mine,” he said. The DBC will put up and take down the flags four times per year: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July and then Veterans Day. “The feedback has been great so far,” he said.
Brentwood amphitheater a ‘neighborhood horror’ Parks & Recreation commissioner cites potential parking, noise problems
Commissioner Sandra Myer said she felt that 250 parking spaces would not be sufficient for a venue that is described as having 750 seats.
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
Brentwood-area music fans may soon have something to look forward to after Park Maintenance Manager Aaron Wanden provided an update to the Parks and Recreation Commission about the Vineyard Amphitheater, a long-awaited venue to potentially be built on Marsh Creek Road. According to Wanden, the city’s engineering department will bring a discussion on the topic to the City CounBriefs.................................................... 19 Calendar.............................................. 10
Historic House sited just off Vineyards Parkway and the Trilogy at the Vineyards community in Brentwood,” the project description reads. “The project
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will include a 750-seat amphitheater with theatrical support space, an event promenade, lawn, box office, restroom facilities, parking, and an identified location for a future art/event center. Additionally, the project may include a wedding see Amphitheater page 22
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