History
In March 1980, the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority was created by a joint powers agreement between the cities of Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, the town of Moraga, and the County of Contra Costa. Upon their incorporation, the town of Danville and the city of San Ramon also joined CCCTA. CCCTA is governed by a board of directors, with a representative appointed from each of its member cities and the county. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the General Manager.
On 1 July 1980, CCCTA began operating service with its first route serving Walnut Creek. The changeover from AC Transit to County Connection was somewhat gradual, with County Connection assuming the remainder of the service by 1982.
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