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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 Resumes San Francisco Service
June 3, 2020
As of today, June 3, SamTrans is resuming service to and from San Francisco during curfew. This will affect SamTrans routes 292, 397 and 398. SamTrans will be continuing 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.
SamTrans Adjusts Service in Response to Public Demonstrations
June 1, 2020
SamTrans is temporarily suspending service to and from San Francisco from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to comply with the newly established curfew. This will affect SamTrans routes 292, 397
SamTrans Seeks Volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee
May 29, 2020
SamTrans is soliciting applications to fill three seats on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a 15-member volunteer organization that serves in an advisory capacity to the SamTrans
SamTrans Cancels 2020 Summer Youth Pass
May 27, 2020
Due to the suspension of onboard fare collection as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SamTrans will not sell Summer Youth Passes for 2020. In the interest of passenger and
FLX Pacifica Service Returns to Linda Mar
April 27, 2020
Starting Monday, May 4, SamTrans’ OnDemand service will revert back to the original FLX Pacifica route in the Linda Mar neighborhood of Pacifica. The last day of OnDemand operation will
SamTrans Cancels Art Takes A Bus Ride Contest
April 24, 2020
Due to the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, SamTrans is canceling its annual Art Takes a Bus Ride contest for young San Mateo County artists this year. The contest,
SamTrans Reduces Service in Response to Pandemic, Face Coverings Now Required Onboard
April 20, 2020
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, SamTrans will be implementing a modified schedule beginning Sunday, April 26, with service reductions on 31 routes. Riders and bus operators will also
SamTrans Votes to Preserve Opportunity for Caltrain Dedicated Funding
April 1, 2020
At their April meeting, the San Mateo County Transit District (District) Board of Directors voted to authorize Caltrain to place a 1/8-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot in
SamTrans to Begin Rear-Boarding Practice Wednesday
March 24, 2020
In an effort to comply with social distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on Wednesday SamTrans will begin implementing rear-door
Bay Area Transit Agency Statement: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 23, 2020
In light of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Bay Area transit agencies are making a coordinated effort to keep essential transportation services available to the communities we serve. Due to
SamTrans to Maintain Service During Shelter In Place Public Health Order
March 16, 2020
A Public Health Order has been issued that requires Bay Area residents in six counties, including San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, to shelter in place as a
Riding Together: Bay Area Healthy Transit Plan
March 16, 2020
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SamTrans Adjusts Service in Response to Coronavirus-related School Closures, Ridership Declines
March 13, 2020
In response to school closures in San Mateo County, as part of the effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SamTrans will begin operating a regular, non-school day
San Mateo County Transit District Posts 2019 Progress Reports
March 9, 2020
The San Mateo County Transit District has published 2019 Progress Reports for all three of its agencies: SamTrans , Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA). The Progress Report,
SamTrans to Revert OnDemand Pilot to Original FLX Pacifica Service
March 5, 2020
Beginning this May, the SamTrans OnDemand pilot program, which is currently operating in the Linda Mar community of Pacifica, will revert back to the original FLX Pacifica route. The decision
SamTrans Announces Operator and Maintenance Employees of the Year
March 5, 2020
Andrew Cheung, a 17-year bus operator, and Jairo Patino, a nine-year maintenance mechanic, have been named SamTrans’ 2019 Employees of the Year. Each year, SamTrans recognizes the achievements of its
Transit District Statement: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 4, 2020
In light of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Bay Area, the San Mateo County Transit District is monitoring the situation and maintaining regular contact with local public health
SamTrans, County Office of Education Announce 2020 Art Takes a Bus Ride Contest
February 20, 2020
Now in its 16 th year, SamTrans is holding its annual Art Takes a Bus Ride contest for young artists throughout San Mateo County. The contest invites local students to
SamTrans Elects New Officers for 2020
January 8, 2020
The SamTrans Board of Directors named South San Francisco Councilmember Karyl Matsumoto as the new chairperson of the board to lead them through 2020 at its first meeting of the
SamTrans Designates October as Disabilities Awareness Month
October 2, 2019
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 “Disabilities Awareness Month.” By recognizing
SamTrans Elects New Board Director from Coastside
February 7, 2019
The SamTrans Board of Directors swore in their newest public member, Marina Fraser. Fraser represents the Coastside region of San Mateo County. Previously, she served on the Half Moon Bay
Transit District Offers Free Fares for Federal Employees
January 23, 2019
Beginning Thursday, January 24, the San Mateo County Transit District will provide free bus and train rides throughout its service areas to all federal government employees who are affected by
SamTrans Offers Free Bus Rides Friday
November 15, 2018
In response to persistent unhealthy air quality conditions stemming from the Northern California wildfires, the San Mateo County Transit District announced that all SamTrans fixed-route bus service will be free
SamTrans Board Accepting Applications for Coastside Public Member
November 7, 2018
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill the Coastside public member seat on its board that will expire on Dec. 31, 2022. The
San Mateo County Transit District Board Adopts Coastside Transit Study
August 1, 2018
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously adopted a study that is expected to improve service in Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and other coastside communities in San
Transit District Board Approves Final Congestion Relief Plan
July 11, 2018
Today, the San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors approved placing a measure on the November 2018 ballot that would invest approximately 2.4 billion from a new half-cent sales
SamTrans Seeking Public Feedback on Express Bus Study
May 30, 2018
SamTrans is studying the possibility of new express bus service through San Mateo County, to San Francisco and Santa Clara counties, and the agency wants to hear your thoughts. Over
Caltrain, SamTrans Recognized for Achievements in Sustainability
April 16, 2018
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognized SamTrans and Caltrain with Silver-Level status in the APTA Sustainability Commitment Program for the agencies’ continued achievements in sustainability. As signatories to the
Transit District Board Approves New Mobile App Contract
April 4, 2018
By this fall, SamTrans customers will have the ability to purchase their bus fare and plan their trips all from their smart phone devices. During its April meeting on Wednesday,
SamTrans Releases First Sustainability Report
September 5, 2017
For the first time in its 41-year history, SamTrans is releasing a Sustainability Report that summarizes and highlights the Transit District’s sustainability achievements between Fiscal Year 2010 and Fiscal Year