Antioch: Hillcrest Avenue eBART Station

The Antioch eBART station near Hillcrest Ave. along Highway 4 will be the second station of the BART system extension to Eastern Contra Costa County. eBART is a project to provide residents of eastern Contra Costa County with alternatives to driving on congested Highway 4. It also provides an opportunity to focus new homes and jobs in healthy vibrant neighborhood within walking distance of transit. Read more about eBART.

Timeline and Opportunities for Public Input

• Thursday, September 18, 7:00 pm: Hillcrest eBART Plan First Community Meeting. Join TALC and CCISCO and share your vision for a better Antioch.
• Fall 2008: Second Community Meeting to present final alternatives.
• Spring 2008: Final Specific Plan and EIR approved by Planning Commission and City Council.

Who Else is Involved

TALC is working with local groups to make sure community interests are well represented in the planning process. We are working with CCISCO (Contra Cost Interfaith Supporting Community Organization) is organizing community residents through several congregations in Pittsburg.

What You Can Do

We are working with local groups and residents in Antioch to ensure the community is well informed about this process and how to make a difference. You can:

• Sign up for action alerts! Contact Chris Schildt at 510-740-3150 x305 or chris@transcoalition.org to sign up for email action alerts and get involved in our efforts.
• Write a letter to the editor about what you want to see around the new eBART station: ccnletters@bayareanewsgroup.com for Contra Costa Times

City Contact Information

For more information, visit the City’s website on the eBART plan.