Piedmont

Piedmont is a city of 11,000 entirely surrounded by Oakland — one of California's wealthiest enclaves, a residential island of grand homes and top-rated schools with no commercial district. Incorporated 1907, governed by a five-member Council, maintaining fierce municipal independence within Alameda County.

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Alameda County students in grades 6 through 12, including those in Piedmont, can now apply for free bus rides on Wheels and discounted BART fares through the county’s Student Transit Pass Program, which is entering its 11th year. This program aims to improve transit access for students across the Tri-Valley area, supporting their daily commutes and reducing transportation barriers.

Separately, Piedmont residents may note that the City Council last met on July 20, with no new meetings scheduled soon. Looking ahead, the City of Hayward’s AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee will meet on August 21 to discuss high-impact infrastructure projects, a regional issue that could influence transit services affecting Piedmont commuters. Residents following local transit and infrastructure developments should watch for updates from this committee and any future Piedmont City Council discussions on related topics.

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