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SamTrans Colma Park & Ride Offers Free Parking
October 13, 2017
The SamTrans Colma Park & Ride lot, located next to the Colma BART station at D and Hill streets in Colma, is offering free parking
SamTrans and Caltrain will Operate a Sunday Schedule for Labor Day
August 31, 2017
SamTrans and Caltrain will operate a Sunday schedule for Labor Day on Monday, September 4. SamTrans Sunday bus service is less frequent than the weekday
SamTrans to Hold Additional Outreach on Dumbarton Corridor Study
August 28, 2017
SamTrans will be offering several additional opportunities for the public to learn about the Dumbarton Corridor Study report and provide feedback that will help inform
Take Transit to Burlingame on the Avenue this Weekend
August 17, 2017
The time has come to find your sound on the stage in Burlingame this weekend. Burlingame on the Avenue comes alive with music to suit
Back to School with SamTrans
August 15, 2017
Getting ready to go back to school? Starting a new school year generally requires a checklist in order ensure that nothing is left out. Getting
Route 251 & 256 Stop Closure
August 14, 2017
Due to construction, the eastbound stop on E.Hillsdale Blvd/Shell Blvd in Foster City is temporarily closed until Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. The stop is located
Serramonte Transit Center Reopens
August 9, 2017
Effective Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, the Serramonte Transit Center located near Target on the south side of the shopping center will be open for service.
Service Change Due to Work at Palo Alto Transit Center Bus Depot
August 7, 2017
Aug. 7 - Sept. 21, 2017: The Palo Alto Transit Center bus depot will be temporarily closed due to the University Circle pavement repair project. Southbound
SamTrans Service Changes
August 6, 2017
Beginning Sunday, August 6, SamTrans will reinstate school-day only service and adjust service to several of its bus lines. New timetables will soon be available
SamTrans Looks to Improve Travel in the Dumbarton Corridor
August 3, 2017
SamTrans released draft recommendations that would address traffic congestion and create new mobility alternatives along the Dumbarton Corridor between Alameda County and San Mateo and
SamTrans Announces Customer Experience Survey Results
July 12, 2017
SamTrans announced the results of its Customer Experience Survey during its monthly Board of Directors meeting in July. This survey was an effort to seek
SamTrans Express Bus Study Meeting Schedule
July 10, 2017
SamTrans will be hosting several meetings for the US-101 Express Bus Feasibility Study . The study will explore the possibility of new express bus service on
SamTrans Board Votes to Eliminate Routes 11, 43 & 89
July 6, 2017
Beginning August 6, SamTrans will no longer operate routes 11, 43 and 89. The SamTrans Board of Directors voted unanimously to discontinue the three routes
SamTrans Colma Park & Ride New Monthly Parking Permits and Daily Fare Increase
June 19, 2017
The SamTrans Colma Park & Ride lot, located next to the Colma BART station at D and Hill streets in Colma, is offering a new
SamTrans and Caltrain Proclaim June 15th Dump the Pump Day
June 12, 2017
SamTrans and Caltrain are asking Bay Area drivers to demonstrate how easy it is to replace a car trip with a transit trip for Dump
SamTrans Board of Directors Passes Operating and Capital Budgets
June 8, 2017
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously approved Fiscal Year 2018 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting on Wednesday. The
SamTrans and Caltrain Get You to the San Mateo County Fair
June 6, 2017
The San Mateo County Fair is here and SamTrans and Caltrain are your ride to one of summer’s most anticipated events. SamTrans is one of
SamTrans Route ECR Delays Resolved
May 26, 2017
Bus service on Route ECR has resumed back to normal service Friday after SamTrans experienced staffing issues that caused some delays the day before. No
SamTrans Route Delays - ECR
May 25, 2017
On Thursday, customers experienced delays on SamTrans Route ECR due to staffing issues that could affect service into the first week of June. Typically, Route
Caltrain and SamTrans Memorial Day Service
May 24, 2017
What is more traditional on Memorial Day than enjoying the beach, a hot dog and a baseball game? Celebrate by taking Caltrain to the Giants
Take Transit to Maker Faire Bay Area at San Mateo County Event Center
May 17, 2017
Hidden in the heart of the innovative Silicon Valley lays the individual “maker” tinkering away in the garage or at the computer developing ideas and
SamTrans Designates May as Older Americans Month
May 4, 2017
May is full of celebrations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and Cinco de Mayo. May is also “ Older Americans Month (OAM).” In 1963, President John F.
SamTrans Participates in the San Mateo County Stand Down
May 3, 2017
SamTrans is honored to be a first-time participant in the San Mateo County Stand Down event taking place this Friday, May 5, from 7 a.m.
Transit District to Livestream All Board Meetings
May 3, 2017
In an effort to increase public access to meetings and to keep riders better informed, the Board of Directors meetings for SamTrans , Caltrain and the
SamTrans to Hold Community Meetings on Coastside Transit Study
April 11, 2017
Join SamTrans for a conversation about future bus service in Half Moon Bay and the Coastside at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for “Brews
Weekday Service Changes Coming in April
April 3, 2017
Effective Monday, April 10, weekday service will change to accommodate construction activities slated to begin this spring and summer. The service changes will assist with
SamTrans Route Delays
March 31, 2017
On Friday, customers experienced delays on several SamTrans routes that could affect service throughout the weekend due to staffing issues. We apologize for the inconvenience
SamTrans Announces Bus Operator and Maintenance Employees of the Year
March 8, 2017
Rene Ebro, a 29-year veteran bus operator, and Daniel Jimenez, an 18-year maintenance department expert, have been named SamTrans’ 2016 Employees of the Year. SamTrans
SamTrans, Caltrain to Use 100 Percent Renewable Electricity from Community Choice Energy Programs
March 2, 2017
SAN CARLOS, CA - The Boards of Directors for SamTrans and Caltrain have voted to expand their use of renewable electricity service options for their respective
Caltrain to Run Modified Service, SamTrans a Non-School Weekday Schedule for Presidents’ Day Holiday
February 15, 2017
Caltrain will operate modified service , Saturday service with six additional trains in each direction (including one roundtrip from Gilroy to San Francisco), for the Presidents’
SamTrans Seeks Volunteers For Citizens Advisory Committee
February 9, 2017
Public members interested in providing input on local transit programs are encouraged to volunteer for the SamTrans Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The 15-member CAC meets
SamTrans Receives MTC Grant to Speed Up El Camino Real Bus Routes
February 3, 2017
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has announced that SamTrans will receive a 3.4 million grant to implement a Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) system that will
SamTrans Making Changes to Six Bus Routes as Part of Regular Service Adjustments
January 18, 2017
SamTrans will make changes to six of its bus routes on January 22 as part of the agency’s regularly-scheduled service adjustments. Three times a year,
SamTrans Announces 2017 Art Takes a Bus Ride Contest for San Mateo County Youth
January 13, 2017
Now in its 13 th year, SamTrans is holding its annual Art Takes a Bus Ride contest for young artists throughout San Mateo County. The
Caltrain to Run Regular Service, SamTrans a Non-School Day Schedule For MLK Jr. Day Holiday
January 9, 2017
Caltrain will operate a regular weekday schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 16. SamTrans will operate a regular, non-school day
SamTrans Welcomes New Directors, Elects Officers for 2017
January 6, 2017
SamTrans’ Board of Directors swore in two new members and elected its officers for 2017 at the agency’s meeting on January 4. Rose Guilbault was
SamTrans to Offer Free Service on New Year’s Eve; Sunday Schedule on New Year’s Day
December 28, 2016
Why worry about figuring out a ride home on New Year’s Eve when you can travel on SamTrans for free? Starting at 8 p.m. and
SamTrans Begins Work on San Carlos Transit Center Project
December 22, 2016
On Tuesday, December 27, SamTrans will begin construction of the San Carlos Multi-Modal Transit Center Project , located on the west side of the railroad corridor
Caltrain and SamTrans to Adjust Schedule for Christmas Holiday
December 20, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate the following service for the Christmas holiday: Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 Caltrain will operate a regular Saturday schedule with
Grand Boulevard Initiative Task Force Selects Award Winners
December 20, 2016
Six Peninsula cities recently received top honors for development projects and plans in the El Camino Real corridor that exemplifies the Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI)
Caltrain and SamTrans to Adjust Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 21, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate on a Sunday schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 24. For the first time, Caltrain will run a modified
SamTrans Designates October As Disabilities Awareness Month
October 7, 2016
Reaffirming its commitment to providing high quality service to all passengers while also highlighting the challenges facing persons with mobility impairments, SamTrans has declared October
SamTrans Board Accepting Applications for Public Members
October 5, 2016
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill two public-member seats on its board that will expire on Dec.
APTA Honors SamTrans Board Member and Former General Manager
September 13, 2016
At this year’s American Public Transportation Association Annual Conference, the organization honored SamTrans Board Member Shirley Harris by naming her Outstanding Board Member of the
SamTrans To Hold Community Meetings for Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study
September 9, 2016
SamTrans will host two community meetings next week to continue ongoing discussions on a transportation feasibility study for the Dumbarton Corridor. The feasibility study will
Free SamTrans 40th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday
September 7, 2016
SamTrans is having a party this Saturday, September 10, and the entire community is invited! Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., SamTrans will take over
Caltrain, SamTrans to Operate Sunday Schedules for Labor Day
August 31, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate Sunday schedules for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5. Caltrain will operate 32 trains between San Francisco and
Roadeo Champ SamTrans Roadeo Winners Heading to International Competition Next Year
August 29, 2016
Four SamTrans employees will represent the agency at an international skills competition next year as a result of their victories in the SamTrans Bus Roadeo,
SamTrans Bus Roadeo Returns on August 28
August 23, 2016
The SamTrans Bus Roadeo—a skills test that allows operators and maintenance workers to show off their talents and abilities in a series of friendly competitions—will
SamTrans To Make Additional Scheduling Adjustments to Four Bus Routes
August 17, 2016
In an effort to further improve service to the communities the District’s new routes will serve, SamTrans will implement additional scheduling and service adjustments for
SamTrans Celebrates 40 Years of Service in San Mateo County
August 3, 2016
SamTrans is marking four decades of service to San Mateo County and beyond with a celebration that kicked off at today’s board meeting and will
SamTrans Adding Four New School Routes as Part of Regular Service Adjustments
July 27, 2016
SamTrans will add four new school-day routes and change the schedules of seven other lines on Sunday, August 7, as part of the agency's regular
SamTrans and Caltrain Adjusting Schedules for Fourth of July Holiday
June 27, 2016
SamTrans and Caltrain will operate Sunday schedules for the Fourth of July Holiday on Monday. During the evening of Fourth of July, Caltrain will offer
Transit Agencies to Host Upcoming Joint DBE Meeting
June 17, 2016
Caltrain, SamTrans and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will host two upcoming meetings to inform the business community about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Availability
SamTrans Offering Up Free Rides For Dump the Pump Day on June 16
June 7, 2016
Everyone loves a free ride, which is why SamTrans is offering up fare-less travel on its Route ECR and Route 294 buses next Thursday in
Board Votes to Eliminate FLX San Carlos Shuttle Service
June 2, 2016
Beginning Aug. 7, SamTrans will no longer operate FLX shuttle service in the city of San Carlos. The SamTrans Board of Directors voted unanimously to
SamTrans Board of Directors Passes Balanced Operating and Capital Budgets
June 1, 2016
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously approved balanced Fiscal Year 2017 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting on Wednesday.
Caltrain, SamTrans to Operate Sunday Schedules for Memorial Day
May 23, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate on Sunday schedules for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30. Caltrain will operate 32 trains between San Francisco
Community Meeting, Public Hearing on Possible Elimination of FLX Service
May 18, 2016
SamTrans will host a community meeting next week to discuss the possible elimination of the FLX San Carlos route, and will be conducting a Title
SamTrans Offering All-You-Can Ride Youth Pass for $40 This Summer
May 18, 2016
With summer almost here, it’s the perfect moment for younger residents to purchase the SamTrans Summer Youth Pass, and for the first time ever, the
SamTrans Art Contest Winners for 2016 Announced
May 4, 2016
SamTrans announced the winners of the annual county-wide student art competition Art Takes a Bus Ride at its regular board meeting today. The winning entries
SamTrans To Hold Community Meetings for Dumbarton Corridor Study
May 3, 2016
SamTrans will host two community meetings next week to discuss a transportation feasibility study for the Dumbarton Corridor. The study will identify short- and long-term
Special Exhibit for 2016 Art Takes a Bus Ride Contest Taking Place on Sunday
April 26, 2016
The considerable creative talents of the Peninsula’s schoolchildren will be on display this Sunday for an exhibition of SamTrans’ Art Takes a Bus Ride program.
Open Letter from CEO Jim Hartnett
April 7, 2016
One year ago, I was given the honor and responsibility of leading the transportation businesses that make up the San Mateo County Transit District. The
SamTrans Announces Operator and Maintenance Employees of the Year
March 2, 2016
Bernardo “Bernie” Turingan, a 21-year veteran with SamTrans’ maintenance department and bus operator Elizabeth Dabu, a 17-year employee, have been named the agency’s 2015 Employees
Transit District Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
February 22, 2016
The San Mateo County Transit District announced today the hiring of Ilia (Eli) Kay as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kay has 20 years of financial
SamTrans Seek Volunteers For Its Citizens Advisory Committee
February 11, 2016
Public members interested in providing input on local transit programs are encouraged to volunteer for the SamTrans Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The 15-member CAC meets
Caltrain to Run Regular Service, SamTrans a Non-School Day Schedule For MLK Jr. Day Holiday
January 11, 2016
Caltrain will operate a regular weekday schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18. SamTrans will operate a regular, non-school day
SamTrans Board of Directors Elects Officers For 2016
January 7, 2016
At its meeting on Wednesday, the San Mateo County Transit District’s Board of Directors elected its officers for 2016. Zoe Kersteen-Tucker was elected by her
SamTrans and Facebook Launch Dumbarton Corridor Study
January 6, 2016
San Carlos, Calif. – The SamTrans Board of Directors approved an agreement with Facebook, headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., to study transportation improvements along the Dumbarton
SamTrans to Adjust Service, Increase Fares on January 10
January 4, 2016
SamTrans will make changes to 19 regular bus routes on January 10 as a way to improve its efficiency and provide more reliable service for
It’s Always Bike to Work Day on Caltrain and SamTrans
This Thursday, May 12, marks the 22 nd edition of Bike to Work Day in the Bay Area, and Caltrain and SamTrans will be ready
SamTrans Art Contest Winners for 2017 Announced
SamTrans announced the winners of the annual county-wide student art competition Art Takes a Bus Ride at its regular board meeting today. The artists, who
Every Day is Bike to Work Day on SamTrans and Caltrain
This Thursday, May 11, thousands of Bay Area bicyclists will participate in the 23rdAnnual Bike to Work Day , an annual event that encourages commuters to
SamTrans Conducts Online Customer Survey
SamTrans would like to hear from current, former and new riders to assist us in creating the best possible ride experience for passengers. Feedback from