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The first of two anniversary-wrapped buses is displayed at SamTrans headquarters in San Carlos. Pictured (left to right): Designer Cheri West, Communications Director Tasha Bartholomew, SamTrans Board Chair Marie Chuang, Board Members Peter Ratto and Rico E. Medina.
SamTrans will mark its 50th anniversary later this year with a series of celebrations honoring five decades of public transit service in San Mateo County, beginning with the launch of a dedicated 50th anniversary web page, the debut of commemorative bus wraps and a slate of public-facing events.
The 50th anniversary web page, launched this week, will continue to grow in the coming months with historical milestones, rider stories and updates on upcoming celebrations. SamTrans also unveiled one of two 50th anniversary wrapped buses during its February Board of Directors meeting. The buses will bring the milestone directly to riders throughout the county on a daily basis.
Established on July 1, 1976, SamTrans will officially mark its 50th anniversary this coming July 1, recognizing five decades of connecting communities, jobs and essential services across San Mateo County.
The public celebration will continue later in the year with Rider Appreciation Day on Sept. 1, the start of Bay Area Transit Month, when SamTrans will offer a nostalgic 25-cent fare — matching the cost of a ride when the agency first began service.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, SamTrans will invite the community to celebrate its 50th anniversary with an outdoor event at the agency’s new headquarters adjacent to the Millbrae Transit Center. The celebration will bring together riders, employees and community partners to reflect on SamTrans’ history and look ahead to the future of transit in the county.
“For 50 years, SamTrans has played a vital role in connecting people to opportunity,” said April Chan, SamTrans general manager and CEO. “This anniversary is about honoring the communities we serve, the employees who make the service possible and the riders who have been part of our story since the beginning.”
In the months ahead, SamTrans will continue sharing anniversary memories, historical moments and celebration updates across its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Key details and announcements will also be featured in the SamTrans Next Stop e-Newsletter, providing riders and the community with regular updates throughout our anniversary year.
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The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) operates 74 bus routes, two on-demand service areas and paratransit, serving more than 10-million riders annually. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the District also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
Serving San Mateo County since 1976, SamTrans is celebrating 50 years of connecting communities, supporting mobility, and advancing public transportation throughout the county. SamTrans is proud to have twice been named Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association, recognizing the agency’s excellence in safety, service, operations, and innovation.
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