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Families can leave the headaches of parking and traffic behind by taking public transit to the free Burlingame On The Avenue summer festival this weekend in downtown Burlingame. Taking place […]
Families can leave the headaches of parking and traffic behind by taking public transit to the free Burlingame On The Avenue summer festival this weekend in downtown Burlingame.
Taking place from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on August 20 and 21, Burlingame On The Avenue will feature unique artwork and hand-crafted wares, an interactive Children’s Playland area, live music, and tasty food and beverages for festival-goers.
All activities for Burlingame On The Avenue, which is hosted by the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, will be located at Burlingame Avenue, off California Drive and El Camino Real.
Participants can take Caltrain to the Burlingame station, which is located at the heart of the festival. Caltrain offers hourly weekend service between San Jose and San Francisco. SamTrans Route 292 and Route ECR also serve the area.
Parking at Caltrain stations costs $5.50 for the day, and permits can be purchased at station ticket machines. Paid parking rules are enforced throughout the day.
For more information about SamTrans or Caltrain routes and fares, call 1-800-660-4287 (TTY 650-508-6448), or visit www.samtrans.com or www.caltrain.com.
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Will Reisman
Public Relations Specialist
Caltrain/SamTrans/SMCTA
O: (650) 508-7704
M: 415-420-0905
@WillReisman