History
History of AC Transit and East Bay Public Transportation
1956
Voters create Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
1959
Voters pass a $16.5 million bond to take over the privately held Key Systems Transit Line
1960
AC Transit service begins
1971 - 1972
AC Trainsit converts and trials a steam powered bus after being awarded a grant in 1969
2004
Launched the HyRoad program based on hydrogen refueling system
2003
Introduced a "rapid bus" line on San Pablo (72R)
2006 - 2010
Operated revenue service with three Van hool A330 hydrogen powered buses
2007
AC Transit enters into a 25-year partnership with SunPower, MMA Renewable Ventures, and PG&E to install solar energy systems at its facilities in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, improve local air quality, and save money on energy costs.
2011
The District adds 12 third-generation Van Hool A300L fuel cell buses
2014
Construction begins for AC Transit's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system
2019
The District adds 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses and 5 battery electric buses from New Flyer