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SamTrans Reaches Three-year Agreement with Teamsters
October 7, 2021
The San Mateo County Transit District has reached a unanimous agreement with the Teamsters Local 856 for a new three-year contract that includes a pay increase for SamTrans’ employees. The
SamTrans Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month
October 7, 2021
The SamTrans Board of Directors passed a resolution honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at its October meeting. “The Hispanic/Latinx community has long been an integral part of American life and that’s
SamTrans to Hold Four Reimagine SamTrans Public Meetings
October 6, 2021
As SamTrans enters the third and final phase of the comprehensive operational analysis known as Reimagine SamTrans , the agency is seeking final feedback from the public. A new recommended bus
SamTrans Needs Volunteers for the Measure W Citizen’s Oversight Committee Citizens Advisory Committee
September 21, 2021
SamTrans is recruiting members for the Measure W Congestion Relief Plan Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC). The COC is tasked with reviewing the administration of tax revenue to ensure that
SamTrans Will Operate Sunday Schedule for Labor Day
September 3, 2021
SamTrans will operate a Sunday schedule for Labor Day on Monday, September 6. Sunday bus service is less frequent than the weekday schedule and does not serve schools or routes
SamTrans Awards Contract for Electric Bus Infrastructure at Bases
September 2, 2021
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors awarded a 415,000 contract for preliminary design services to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., an important step for the redevelopment and preparation
SamTrans Updates Runbook, Restores School Service
August 10, 2021
Limited SamTrans service changes went into effect Sunday, August 8, with full implementation by Sunday, August 15, restoring school service for the new school year and increasing service levels on
Board Approves Changes to Way2Go Pass and Clipper START Programs
August 6, 2021
The SamTrans Board of Directors approved both changes to the agency’s Way2Go Pass and an extension of SamTrans’ participation in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Clipper START pilot program. The
SamTrans to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on FY2020 Measure W Audit
July 20, 2021
The San Mateo County Transit District Measure W Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) will hold a public hearing this Thursday, July 22, to receive public comments on financial and performance audits
Caltrain and SamTrans Offer Fourth of July Service & Observed Holiday Service
June 30, 2021
Caltrain and SamTrans will provide holiday service on Sunday, July 4, for Independence Day. Caltrain will operate a Sunday schedule in addition to extra post-event southbound service following the Fourth
SamTrans Updates Runbook, Improves Connections to Caltrain
June 17, 2021
The new SamTrans service changes go into effect Sunday, June 20, removing school service for the summer and better aligning with Caltrain’s schedule at Menlo Park. Route 286 will arrive
Board of Directors Passes Operating and Capital Budgets
June 8, 2021
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets at its regular board meeting this month. The adopted SamTrans
SamTrans Launches New Anti-Racism Artwork on Buses and Shelters in Support of AAPI Community
June 3, 2021
In a continued effort to show its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, SamTrans has partnered with the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition , and three Asian-American artists, to launch a series of
SamTrans to Operate Holiday Schedule on Memorial Day
May 27, 2021
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, and SamTrans is ready to get riders where they need to go. The bus agency will operate on a standard holiday schedule, which is
Statement: Caltrain, SamTrans Offer Condolences for VTA Shooting
May 26, 2021
The men and women of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) are in the thoughts of everyone at Caltrain and SamTrans today as they cope with the shooting that
San Mateo County Transit District Supports Newsom Budget
May 14, 2021
The San Mateo County Transit District supports the expanded investment in transportation in Governor Newsom’s recently announced budget. With a focus on job creation, increasing connectivity and protecting our climate,
SamTrans Designates May as Older Americans Month
May 5, 2021
May is full of celebrations, such as Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. May is also “ Older Americans Month .” In 1963, President John F. Kennedy and members of
SamTrans to Hold Reimagine SamTrans Public Meetings
April 23, 2021
SamTrans will hold four online public meetings to gather feedback for the proposed three bus network alternatives identified as part of Reimagine SamTrans . Feedback received from the outreach campaign held
Reimagine SamTrans Seeks Public Opinion on Potential Service Changes
April 8, 2021
SamTrans is conducting public outreach on the three potential alternatives for its service identified through Reimagine SamTrans , a comprehensive operational analysis of the agency. San Mateo County residents can give
SamTrans Prepares for Students’ Return to Schools
April 7, 2021
SamTrans is partnering with school districts throughout San Mateo County to provide bus service to campuses as they reopen. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic subsides, the agency remains committed to
SamTrans Receives $16 Million in Federal Funding
March 29, 2021
SamTrans has been awarded 16 million in federal funds as part of the second coronavirus response and relief bill passed last year. SamTrans has faced unprecedented challenges as a result
SamTrans to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Dumbarton Rail Bridge Project
March 11, 2021
SamTrans will host a virtual public meeting to discuss the Dumbarton Rail Corridor Project on Monday, March 15. This meeting will allow local residents and community members to learn more
SamTrans Joins Bay Area Transit Agencies in Launching Consolidated Vaccine Site Information
March 11, 2021
SamTrans and Bay Area transit agencies are teaming up to ensure that those individuals who are eligible for the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine can use transit to get to vaccination sites
Hartnett Honored with Ray LaHood Award from WTS Organization
March 8, 2021
San Mateo County Transit District General Manager/CEO Jim Hartnett has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter's Honorable Ray LaHood
​SamTrans Names Operator and Maintenance Employees of the Year
March 3, 2021
Jesus Madrid, a 21-year bus operator, and Joswell Santos, a 16-year maintenance mechanic, have been named SamTrans’ 2020 Employees of the Year. Each year, SamTrans recognizes the achievements of its
SamTrans to Provide Free Rides to Vaccination Sites in San Mateo County
February 23, 2021
Beginning this Thursday, SamTrans will provide free bus rides on existing service to coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination sites for people living or working within San Mateo County. Since the onset of
Caltrain, SamTrans Adjust Schedules For Presidents’ Day Holiday
February 10, 2021
Caltrain will operate a modified schedule on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15. Caltrain will operate 38 trains, including early morning service and two round trip trains between Gilroy and San
SamTrans to Start New Series of Online Outreaches
February 4, 2021
In an effort to build engagement with our riders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, SamTrans will begin a weekly series of Instagram Live outreaches beginning tomorrow at lunchtime. The brown
SamTrans Names Medina to Board of Directors
February 3, 2021
San Bruno Mayor Rico Medina has joined the SamTrans Board of Directors, representing the Northern Judicial Cities. Medina currently serves as Vice Chair of the San Mateo County Transportation Authority
SamTrans Increases Service on Some Routes
January 15, 2021
The new SamTrans service changes go into effect Sunday, January 17, restoring some service back to pre-pandemic levels in order to ensure onboard capacity allows for social distancing. Route 250
Caltrain, SamTrans to Run New Year’s Service
December 29, 2020
In order to ensure that those needing a safe ride home at the end of their evening will have one, Caltrain and SamTrans will provide free rides starting at 8
District Board of Directors Chair, Charles Stone, Issues Statement on Jim Hartnett’s Departure as District GM
December 22, 2020
Jim Hartnett announced today that he will leave his position as CEO/GM of the San Mateo County Transit District in April 2021. At that time, Deputy CEO/GM Carter Mau will
Caltrain, SamTrans Offer Christmas Day & Christmas Eve Service
December 21, 2020
Santa may have a late shift on Christmas, but he’s not alone, as both Caltrain and SamTrans will be in operation for the holiday. Caltrain will operate on its Sunday
Transit District Board Adopts Plan for Zero-Emission Bus Service
December 2, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors approved a plan today to convert the SamTrans bus fleet to 100% zero-emissions by 2038, two years earlier than required by
SamTrans to Adjust Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 24, 2020
Caltrain will operate alternative schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, and the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 27. SamTrans will operate its regular Sunday schedule on
SamTrans Board Approves Participation in Clipper START Program
November 5, 2020
Beginning January 2021, SamTrans will begin participating in Clipper START , the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) means-based fares pilot program. The SamTrans Board of Directors unanimously approved participation in the program
SamTrans Designates October as Disabilities Awareness Month
October 8, 2020
Following this year’s 30 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SamTrans Board of Directors declared October “Disabilities Awareness Month” at their monthly public meeting, reaffirming the agency’s
SamTrans Board Accepting Applications for Public Members
October 6, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill the two public member seats on its board that will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. The
SamTrans Seeks Volunteers for Measure W Citizen’s Oversight Committee
September 25, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is recruiting members for the newly formed Measure W Congestion Relief Plan Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC). The COC is tasked with reviewing
SamTrans Explores Clipper START Feasibility
September 16, 2020
In the coming months, SamTrans will consider the agency’s potential participation in Clipper START , the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) means-based fares pilot program. A taskforce is analyzing the program’s benefits
SamTrans Board of Directors Approves Operating and Capital Budgets
September 10, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors approved Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 at its September board meeting. The adopted SamTrans Operating Budget is
SamTrans Board Endorses Bay Area Healthy Transit Plan
September 2, 2020
The SamTrans Board of Directors voted to endorse the Bay Area Healthy Transit Plan at its September meeting. The regional transit plan outlines action items for frequent cleaning, personal protective
SamTrans to Operate Sunday Schedule for Labor Day
September 2, 2020
SamTrans will operate a Sunday schedule for Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Sunday bus service is less frequent than the weekday schedule and does not serve schools or routes
SamTrans Increases Service, Enhances Boarding Procedures
August 10, 2020
As community needs and economic conditions stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to influence public transit ridership, SamTrans is updating its schedule and operations effective Sunday, August 16. In
SamTrans Launches Ride Now Taxi Subsidy Pilot Program
July 28, 2020
Starting August 1, 2020, SamTrans will begin accepting applications for qualifying customers to participate in Ride Now , a subsidized taxi service for seniors and people with disabilities, including existing Redi-Wheels
SamTrans, Caltrain Release Sustainability Reports
July 20, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District released its 2019 Sustainability Reports, outlining the environmental impacts of SamTrans and Caltrain . Since the publishing of the last report from 2017, which covered
Caltrain, SamTrans Help Riders Declare Independence from Cars on July 4
July 1, 2020
Caltrain and SamTrans will be running service on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Caltrain will operate a Saturday schedule on the Fourth of July, and a standard weekday schedule
SamTrans and Caltrain Launch Coronavirus Rider Survey
June 22, 2020
As Bay Area shelter-in-place restrictions ease, SamTrans and Caltrain are reaching out to customers, both at home and onboard, for input on how both transit agencies can best adapt to
SamTrans Board of Directors Approves Interim Operating and Capital Budgets
June 3, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Interim Operating and Capital Budgets at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, June 3.
Riding Together: Bay Area Healthy Transit Plan
March 16, 2020
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