Wheel Talk Episode 1: Rail Safety
Welcome! We kick off this series with a focus on Rail Safety. Rob Scarpino, Caltrain’s Deputy Director of Rail Infrastructure, talks about the agency’s efforts to improve its crossings to […]
SamTrans’ New Foster City Express Bus Launches with Higher-than-Expected Ridership
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit SamTrans launched weekday Express Bus service between Foster City and San Francisco on the new Route FCX this month. To celebrate the new service, the […]
SamTrans Receives New Articulated Buses
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Starting in August, SamTrans customers will be seeing brand new buses running up and down the Peninsula. These 60-foot New Flyer 800-series articulated buses offer […]
Recruiting: The SamTrans Youth Ambassador Program
By: Marina Plume, Marketing Intern With the Bay Area’s ever-growing community, the public transportation industry must continuously evolve to meet the region’s transit needs. SamTrans’ Youth Ambassador Program offers a […]
Ride Caltrain’s Garlic Train
The 41st Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival will welcome foodies from near and far, many of whom will get there aboard Caltrain’s Garlic Train. On Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & […]
22nd Street Caltrain Station Improvements Complete
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Caltrain recently celebrated the completion of its 22nd Street Station Beautification Project, in partnership with the Dogpatch and NW Potrero Hill Green Benefits District and […]
SamTrans & Caltrain Partner with Miles to Offer Rewards for Riding
Thanks to a new partnership with Miles, travelers can now earn unique rewards simply by choosing to take their trip on SamTrans or Caltrain. Miles is a rewards platform and […]
Caltrain Installs Secure Bike Lockers at Santa Clara Station
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Caltrain customers who use a bike to access Santa Clara Station can now enjoy more secure bike parking following the installation of 12 new electronic […]
Week in Transit: Music. Music. More Music.
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit New Kids on the Block, Salt ‘N’ Pepa, Naughty by Nature @ SAP Center The SAP Center becomes a musical wayback machine on Wednesday, May […]
Week in Transit: Baseball. Theatre. Holiday.
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Giants Special Events @ Oracle Park Oracle Park is hosting a week of special Giants events and games, including Marvel Night and Santa Clara University […]
Week in Transit: Makers. Breakers. Quakers.
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Maker Faire @ San Mateo County Event Center There are two types of people in this world: those who have been to Maker Faire, and […]
Week In Transit: Match. Musical. Microtransit.
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Countdown to the Cup @ Levi’s Stadium The U.S. Women’s Soccer team’s Countdown to the Cup is coming to Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, May 12, […]
Week in Transit: Crossovers. Carpets. Concerts.
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Earthquakes vs. Sporting Kansas City @ Avaya Stadium The San Jose Earthquakes will take on Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, April 20, at Avaya Stadium. The […]
Caltrain Locomotives Get Some Love
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit After 15 years of service, three of Caltrain’s F40PH-2C locomotives are getting some well-deserved industrial pampering. This standard mid-life overhaul of JPBX 920, 921 & […]
SamTrans to Increase Bike Capacity on Buses
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Following requests from SamTrans bicycle riders for increased storage capacity, the Board approved a contract award with Sportworks Northwest, Inc. for the purchase of up […]
Week in Transit: Eating. Trucks. More Eating.
By Alex Eisenhart | @AlexOnTransit Bacon and Beer Classic @ Avaya Stadium The 6th annual Bacon and Beer Classic is coming to Avaya Stadium on Saturday, April 13, where local chefs […]