Humans of Caltrain: Scott
“I take Caltrain to my workplace in Downtown Palo Alto. I sell commercial real estate, and it’s a disaster getting in and out of there by car at top commute […]
Week in Transit: New Bike Tunnel & Spooky Events in SF and SJ
Work Begins on New Bike Tunnel at Santa Clara Station: Cyclists and pedestrians will soon have a safer, more protected pathway to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station, thanks to a […]
Week in Transit:Crowd Sourced Carpools, Rider Feedback and Film Fest
Transit Agencies Collect Rider Feedback: October means the return of fall, playoff baseball, and, apparently, public transportation rider surveys. Earlier this year, Caltrain began interviewing passengers onboard trains as part […]
SamTrans Offers Hourly Bus Service for Pumpkin Festival in Half Moon Bay
Don’t be haunted by traffic and parking goblins. Ride SamTrans Route 294 and travel in good spirits to the 46th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this weekend, […]
Week in Transit: Treasure Island Music Fest, Zoppé Circus in Redwood City and Bacon Festival in San Jose
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart Treasure Island Music Festival: The 10th Annual Treasure Island Music Festival will be held this weekend, October 15 & 16. The show will feature a music […]
Week in Transit: Hardly Strictly, Bike Palo Alto & GG Ferry Changes
Strictly a Good Time in San Francisco: With more than 100 artists performing over seven stages, San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival is one of California’s largest multi-day gatherings. And, […]
#Caltrain Social News: Sept. 23, 2016
Caltrain Tweets of the Week I could use a tune-up… Things I heard from the Caltrain Operator: “Unless you need to be sent in for maintenance, I suggest you get […]
#SamTrans Social News: Sept. 23, 2016
SamTrans Tweets of the Week We work nicely together, too! Goodbye #Uber Back to SamTrans — hündün (@hundun) September 20, 2016 Bus errands. Nice. Bus to bank, then coffee, lyft […]
Caltrain Core Capacity Grant
The Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP)—a transformative undertaking that will make Caltrain more efficient, reliable, faster and environmentally-friendly—received a major boost from the federal government. The PCEP received approval for […]
Week in Transit: Fog Fest, Harvest Fest & Planning Future Cities
Pacifica Hosts Fog Fest: Who needs the sun to shine, when you can enjoy the foggy and cozy confines of Pacifica? This weekend, the Coastside town will celebrate its special […]
#Caltrain Social News: Sept. 16, 2016
Caltrain Tweets of the Week Train hard. A summer of sleeping on Caltrain has prepared me for this moment: sleeping comfortably sitting up on an airplane — Brandon Gonzalez (@bg451) […]
#SamTrans Social News: Sept. 16, 2016
SamTrans Tweets of the Week SamTrans Pride Congratulations to Shirley Harris and Mike Scanlon #APTAannual16 Awards @SamTrans_News pic.twitter.com/hV8dypMLRK — Martha Martinez (@MarthaTransit) September 13, 2016 That’s our Shirley–gorgeous, inspiring and […]
Week in Transit: Coastal Cleanup, Bloody Marys and a Town Hall
Help Out By Participating in Coastal Cleanup Day: On the third Saturday each September, thousands of California residents take to the beaches, but these eco-friendly citizens aren’t looking to get […]
Caltrain Service Disruption Playbook: What to Expect
When Caltrain experiences a major service disruption, we know how confusing things can get for our passengers. No passenger wants to be stuck in a train for a significant amount […]
#SamTrans40: Getting the Books in Place
To celebrate SamTrans’ 40th Anniversary, we’ll be highlighting historical moments from 1976, the first year of the agency’s existence. Beginning in May 2016, the monthly series will examine a corresponding […]
Week in Transit: SamTrans 40th, Oktoberfest, Armenian Food Festival
By Jessica Loi Celebrate 40 Years of SamTrans Service: This Saturday, SamTrans is hosting a free event to commemorate four decades of bus service. From 11am to 3pm, the public […]