Transportation comprises nearly one-third of total U.S. emissions and close to 40 percent of California emissions. In Benicia, it is the second largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, representing a little over four percent of the community’s total emissions. Transportation related emissions are linked to the mode of transportation (vehicle, bicycle, etc.), trip length, number of trips, efficiency of vehicles, and from land use and development patterns.

Substituting alternative modes of transportation, such as bicycling, walking, and public transit, in-lieu of automobile travel will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve our air quality. For more information on alternative transportation available in Benicia and its surround areas visit these websites:

Benicia Breeze
The Benicia Breeze bus system serves the community with two flex-routes and a route to and from Diablo Valley College. A regional bus route connects Benicia with the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, the Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek BART stations, and the Martinez Amtrak station.

Bay Link Ferry
Bay Link Ferry offers ferry services connecting Vallejo and San Francisco.

BART
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) offers commuter rail services connecting San Francisco to major cities in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo County. . A regional bus route connects Benicia with Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek BART stations.

Amtrak – Martinez Station The Martinez Amtrak Station provides both commuter and long distant train services. The Capitol Corridor rail line runs from Auburn to San Jose, connecting Martinez to such cities as Oakland and Sacramento.