AC Transit Warns West County of 16% Cuts Without Regional Measure
Board of Directors • West Contra Costa Transportation CommissionJuly 24, 2026
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AC Transit told West County leaders July 24 it faces a projected $200M deficit over four years and could cut service by up to 16% by June 2027 if November's regional transit measure fails. The West Contra Costa Transportation Commission took no action on the warning, but board members pressed the agency on canceled buses and longer commutes. They then unanimously approved a commuter incentive plan funded by a shrinking clean-air pot.
- AC Transit projects a $200M four-year deficit. Up to 16% service cuts and about 300 layoffs hinge on the Nov. 3 SB 63 vote.
- Board members describe AC Transit's reliability as a crisis, citing repeatedly canceled 72-line buses since Realign.
- Westbound I-80 at the Carquinez Bridge closes Aug. 21-24 for repaving, with no emergency-vehicle access.
- Pinole withdraws a $150,000 crossing signal request as clean-air fund requests top $3M.
- FY27 commuter incentive work plan passes unanimously, and the chair orders Guaranteed Ride Home metrics by year end.
Why it matters: A state bridge loan covers only this year. Without new money, West County weekend and off-peak bus service and about 300 jobs are at risk.
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