Whether we like it or not, people who do not have their own car, mainly depend on public transportation. But County Connection service during the weekend is not very helpful.

Many people who are using County Connection are dissatisfied about the service during the weekend.

According to the information provided on the official website of County Connection, there are 23 bus lines that run frequently during the weekday.

The buses’ maximum time gap is only 90 minutes. However, during the weekend, there are only eleven lines that run and the maximum time gap is one hundred fifty minutes.

Moreover, operation time for the weekend is relatively shorter than weekday.

Public transportation is necessary for people to have quality life. However, County Connection in Contra Costa County is highly inconvenient, especially for the people who do not have their own car. The buses in Contra Costa County should be scheduled more often, especially in the weekend.

I strongly believe that providing quality service during the weekend is just as important as the weekday.

As a resident of Pleasant hill without own my car, I have trouble going out during the weekend. I believe that it is not only me who suffers because of this situation.

If there is an improvement about County Connection service, Contra Costa County would be a congenial place to live in for everyone.

– Jiwon Ahn

DVC student