Hayward

Hayward is a city of 160,000 at the geographic heart of the East Bay — a diverse, working-class community and regional logistics hub situated along the bay shoreline and Hayward Fault. Incorporated 1876, governed by a Mayor and six-member Council, Alameda County's third-largest city.

CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around Hayward so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.

Hayward students in grades 6 through 12 are eligible to apply for free bus rides on Wheels and discounted BART fares through Alameda County’s Student Transit Pass Program, now in its 11th year. This program extends to the Tri-Valley area, providing local youth with greater access to public transportation options, as reported by Pleasanton Weekly.

Separately, the Hayward Planning Commission held meetings earlier this year focused on elections and governance issues. Looking ahead, the City of Hayward - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee will meet on August 21 to discuss high-impact infrastructure projects, with public comment expected. Residents interested in transit and transportation developments should watch this meeting for potential updates affecting Hayward’s transit services and infrastructure.

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