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Take Transit to the Sidewalk Fine Art Festival April 20-22
April 16, 2012
Let SamTrans or Caltrain be your ride to the 30 th Annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival in downtown Menlo Park on Friday and Saturday, April

Transit Beats Traffic to Flower & Garden Show
March 19, 2012
Plant yourself on Caltrain or SamTrans and take a ride to the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show March 21-25 at the San Mateo County

SamTrans and Caltrain Presidents Day Schedule
February 13, 2012
SamTrans will operate regular non-school weekday service on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 20. Caltrain will run on a modified Saturday schedule on Presidents Day with

SamTrans Seeks Community Volunteers for Advisory Committee
February 3, 2012
The San Mateo County Transit District is soliciting volunteers for its Citizens Advisory Committee. The 15-member CAC is responsible for providing input on the needs

New Bus Maps Available for SamTrans Riders
January 17, 2012
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Transit District Board Elects New Officers
January 12, 2012
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors elected new officers at its meeting yesterday. Board member Jerry Deal was elected chair and board

Transit Toy Drive Collects More Than 500 Toys for Kids
December 16, 2011
The holiday season will be brighter for hundreds of children thanks to the generosity of people who donated toys to the San Mateo County Transit

SamTrans Holiday Schedules and Free Rides on New Year's Eve
December 15, 2011
SamTrans will operate on a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day . The following routes will operate on a Sunday schedule: 14, 17,

SamTrans Invites Students to Enter Annual Art Contest
December 9, 2011
San Mateo County elementary school students are invited to enter SamTrans’ annual art competition, Art Takes a Bus Ride . The theme for the contest, which

Transit Toy Drive to be Held at Redwood City Hometown Holidays Event
December 2, 2011
WHO: SamTrans and Caltrain employees, holiday costumed characters, the Salvation Army and U.S. Marines. WHAT: SamTrans and Caltrain will host a booth at Redwood City’s

New Meeting Added to Review Possible Changes to SamTrans Service
November 28, 2011
SamTrans community members and riders will have another opportunity to review possible plans that would improve the efficiency of the bus system in the future.

Kick Off the Holiday Season at Transit Toy Drive Event
November 23, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY While shopping on Black Friday, consider picking up an extra gift for a child in need. In celebration of the holiday season and

SamTrans Monthly Passes Making Final Move to Clipper®
November 22, 2011
At the end of the year, most SamTrans paper Monthly passes will be a thing of the past. To get the word out that December

SamTrans to Operate Holiday Schedule on Thanksgiving
November 21, 2011
SamTrans will operate on a holiday schedule Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. SamTrans will operate on a Holiday schedule which provides service on the following routes

Eliminate Those Holiday Driving Blues to the Airport with Public Transit
November 18, 2011
Skip the bumper-to-bumper airport traffic and avoid parking hassles this season by leaving the driving to SamTrans or Caltrain. Public transit for holiday travelers to

Community, Riders Invited to Review Possible Changes to SamTrans Service
October 28, 2011
SamTrans will hold a series of workshops to get feedback from the community and riders about possible changes to its bus service. People will be

SamTrans Adopts Day Pass, Changes to Codified Tariff
October 13, 2011
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors today approved a Day Pass, which will be introduced Jan. 1, 2012. The Day Pass was

Take Caltrain or SamTrans to Menlo Park Fall Fest
October 11, 2011
Festival-goers are encouraged to take Caltrain or SamTrans to Menlo Park’s 15 th Annual Sidewalks Arts & Crafts Fall Fest , Friday through Sunday, October 14-16,

SamTrans Campaign Promotes Two Popular Routes
September 30, 2011
SamTrans wants two of its most popular routes – 390 and 391 – to become even more popular. So, the transit agency is spreading the word about

SamTrans Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
September 29, 2011
The San Mateo County Transit District and the two agencies that it provides administrative support to - Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority - have

SamTrans Reaches Three-year Agreement with ATU
September 23, 2011
The San Mateo County Transit District has reached agreement with the agency’s bus operators and maintenance workers for a new three-year contract that calls for

Transit District Tells Congress: Don’t X Out Public Transportation
September 21, 2011
Rosanne Foust, chair of the San Mateo County Transportation Authority; Zoe Kersteen-Tucker, SamTrans board member; and Adrienne Tissier, chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and

Take SamTrans to Pacific Coast Fog Fest – Sept. 24 & 25
September 19, 2011
If you are one of the more than 60,000 people planning to attend the Pacific Coast Fog Fest in Pacifica Sept. 24 and 25, you

SamTrans to Hold Clipper Outreach Events
September 16, 2011
SamTrans has been busy informing customers that the bus agency’s paper monthly passes are being eliminated at the end of the year. However, customers can

SamTrans to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Day Pass & Codified Tariff Changes
September 12, 2011
The San Mateo County Transit District will consider changes to its Codified Tariff at a public hearing to be held Sept. 14, 2011 at 3

SamTrans and Caltrain Observe “Moment of Remembrance”
September 8, 2011
SamTrans and Caltrain will join transit agencies across the United States in a “Moment of Remembrance” on September 11 to commemorate the 10 th anniversary

Take Transit to the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
August 25, 2011
For some sun-splashed, Mardi Gras-style fun and an unbeatable entertainment value this Labor Day weekend, take Caltrain or SamTrans to lively downtown Millbrae for the

Take SamTrans and Caltrain to the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
August 22, 2011
Thousands of people are expected to attend this weekend's 30th Annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts event Aug. 27 & 28 from 10 a.m.

SamTrans and Caltrain Welcome New Board Members
July 11, 2011
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board welcomed two new members at its July meetings. Redwood

SamTrans Hosts Community Meetings
July 10, 2011
SamTrans will hold the first in a series of community meetings to gather input for the SamTrans Service Plan. The plan will take a close

SamTrans Launches First Facebook Page
June 18, 2011
SamTrans has taken its first step into the social networking world with the creation of a SamTrans Youth Facebook Page dedicated to helping teen riders

SamTrans Celebrates Anniversary and Recognizes 35-year Employees
May 25, 2011
As SamTrans rolls into its 35th year of service, more than a half billion customers have ridden its buses throughout San Mateo, Santa Clara and

SamTrans Presidents Day Schedule
February 15, 2011
SamTrans will operate regular non-school weekday service on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 21 For more information on fares and schedules, call 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448)

SamTrans Now Accepts Clipper Regional Fare Payment Card
February 2, 2011
SamTrans has joined the ranks of other Bay Area transit agencies by accepting the Clipper card on its buses and encouraging customers to make the

SamTrans Invites Students to Enter Annual Art Contest
January 26, 2011
San Mateo County elementary school students are invited to enter the annual SamTrans art competition, Art Takes a Bus Ride. The theme for the contest,

SamTrans to Operate Holiday Schedule on Thanksgiving
November 18, 2010
SamTrans will operate on a holiday schedule Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. SamTrans will operate on a Holiday schedule which provides service on the following routes

Transit Beats Traffic to the San Mateo Harvest Festival
November 8, 2010
Be crafty by taking Caltrain or SamTrans to the 2010 Harvest Festival – Original Arts & Craft Show, Nov. 12-14, at the San Mateo County Event

Grand Boulevard Initiative Wins California Planning Award
October 13, 2010
The San Mateo County Transit District, along with its co-sponsors, recently won the Distinguished Leadership Award of Excellence from the California Chapter of the American

Take Caltrain or SamTrans to the San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
October 4, 2010
Make getting there half the fun by taking Caltrain or SamTrans to the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday,

Take SamTrans to Pacific Coast Fog Fest – Sept. 25 & 26
September 21, 2010
If you are one of the more than 60,000 people planning to attend the Pacific Coast Fog Fest in Pacifica Sept. 24 and 25, you

SamTrans Recruits Volunteers for Ambassador Program
September 7, 2010
SamTrans is looking for a few good people. The Transit District is recruiting volunteers for its Mobility Ambassador Program. The volunteers will introduce seniors and

Caltrain/SamTrans Announce Labor Day Schedule
September 2, 2010
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, Caltrain will operate on a Sunday schedule. The rail line will operate 28 trains between San Francisco and San

Take Transit to the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
August 31, 2010
For some sun-splashed, Mardi Gras-style fun and an unbeatable entertainment value this Labor Day weekend, take SamTrans or Caltrain to lively downtown Millbrae for the

It's Back to School Time for Students on SamTrans
August 18, 2010
Ditch the rising gas prices for SamTrans, the affordable solution for parents to get their kids back to school this fall. SamTrans serves 26 elementary

Gleeks Ride SamTrans to Serramonte Center
August 10, 2010
The SamTrans Fun Destinations Team will make their final appearance for the season at Serramonte Center in Daly City Saturday, Aug. 14, from 1 p.m.

Take Public Transit To The All-New 2010 Burlingame ArtzFest
August 10, 2010
Leave your car behind and take public transit to the all new Burlingame ArtzFest Aug. 7 - 8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in downtown Burlingame. Formerly

Take SamTrans to Fun Destinations – Linda Mar Beach
July 30, 2010
"Hang Ten at the Beach" with the SamTrans Fun Destinations Team Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the 11th Annual Kahuna

SamTrans to Move to Transbay Temporary Terminal Aug. 7
July 30, 2010
On Aug. 7, SamTrans Routes KX, 292, 391 and 397 will move to the Transbay Temporary Terminal at Howard and Main streets to allow for

Let SamTrans Be Your Gondolier to Festa Italiana July 25
July 16, 2010
Avoid parking and traffic hassles by taking SamTrans to Festa Italiana , the popular Italian street festival in downtown San Mateo Sunday, July 25. The festival

Take SamTrans to Fun Destinations – Onetta Harris Community Center
July 1, 2010
Join the SamTrans Fun Destination Team on their next excursion Wednesday, July 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to the Onetta Harris Community Center

SamTrans and Caltrain Service for the Fourth of July Holiday
June 28, 2010
On the Fourth of July, SamTrans will operate on a regular Sunday schedule, and on Monday, July 5 bus service will operate on an abbreviated

New Paratransit Fares Takes Effect July 1
June 18, 2010
Beginning July 1, the SamTrans paratransit fare will increase 50 cents to 3.50 and the Lifeline fare will increase 25 cents to 1.75. SamTrans provides

National Campaign Encourages People to Save Money, Ride Transit June 17
June 16, 2010
With the economic recession still in effect and gas prices creeping up, the San Mateo County Transit District, which operates SamTrans bus service and Caltrain,

SamTrans Survey Seeks Rider Input on New Website
June 15, 2010
SamTrans is in the process of redesigning and updating its website, and the agency would like to hear from customers on what they would like

Take SamTrans to Fun Destinations Around the Peninsula and More
June 11, 2010
Let SamTrans be your ride this summer. Leave the car at home and discover how easy it is to get on the bus and go

Riders Asked to Comment on Proposed Changes to Route 17
June 1, 2010
SamTrans is proposing extending Route 17 service to the Linda Mar Park and Ride lot on weekends and holidays, which would replace the current weekend

SamTrans Adds New Pass Sales Outlets in San Mateo
May 26, 2010
SamTrans passengers now have even more choices when it comes to where they can purchase their monthly bus passes. Two San Mateo businesses, California Check

SamTrans and Caltrain to Operate Holiday Schedule Memorial Day
May 25, 2010
SamTrans and Caltrain will operate on a holiday schedule Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. SamTrans will operate the following routes: In North County: 38, 120,

Student Art Takes a Bus Ride Contest Winners Announced
May 18, 2010
SamTrans recently announced the winners of the annual county-wide student art competition, Art Takes a Bus Ride. The winning entries were selected from more than

Take SamTrans to San Carlos Hometown Days
May 17, 2010
Let SamTrans be your ride to the 30th Annual San Carlos Hometown Days celebration May 21-23 at Burton Park. The festival area is served by

Real Riders Tell the Real Story – SamTrans is the Way to Go
May 11, 2010
Four SamTrans customers are the stars of a new advertising campaign designed to recruit new riders by telling the public about the benefits of riding

Go Green – Take SamTrans or Caltrain on Earth Day
April 15, 2010
Some lucky SamTrans and Caltrain riders may take home a thank-you gift on Earth Day, delivered by teams sent to acknowledge them for “going green.

Commuting Can Be Less Taxing
April 14, 2010
With April 15 on the horizon, Caltrain and SamTrans are pointing to the tax savings that are available to employees and employers who take advantage

Take Transit to Streets Alive Events
April 9, 2010
Sunday, April 11, cities across San Mateo County will transform public streets into car-free outdoor spaces for people to walk, bike, run, roll, play, and

SamTrans Seeks Riders for Testimonial Ads
April 1, 2010
SamTrans is looking for riders willing to participate in an advertising testimonial campaign designed to tell the SamTrans story through the voices and images of

SamTrans Teaches the Community How to Ride the Bus
March 31, 2010
The San Mateo County Transit District would like the bus to be a favorite way for adults, seniors and kids/teens to get around the Peninsula.

SamTrans Recognizes Outstanding Employees
March 11, 2010
Two San Mateo County Transit District employees have received the District’s highest honor. Operator Danilo Gemanil of Fairfield has been chosen Bus Operator of the

San Mateo Residents Asked to Participate in Transportation Plan
March 10, 2010
The San Mateo City/County Association of Governments and the city of San Mateo, supported by the San Mateo County Transit District, have launched a study

Media Advisory: Coastside Welcomes New SamTrans Buses
January 28, 2010
What: SamTrans is rolling out the first of four new buses specially designed for use on the Coastside. The 29-foot buses combine the versatility of

New SamTrans Fares Take Effect Feb. 1
January 21, 2010
SamTrans will implement new fares Monday, Feb. 1, following a series of community meetings and a public hearing. The adult local fare will increase 25

Transit District Board Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Member
January 14, 2010
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors welcomed a new member and elected new officers at its January meeting. Board member Rose Guilbault

New SamTrans Buses Hit the Streets
January 14, 2010
The San Mateo County Transit District is rolling out the first of 135 new buses, the first addition to the SamTrans fleet of 337 vehicles

SamTrans Adds New Pass Sales Outlet in Menlo Park
January 13, 2010
SamTrans passengers now have even more choices when it comes to where they can purchase their monthly bus passes. El Rancho Market, a neighborhood grocery

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