My 2019 Internship Experience
By Annie Loewen, Communications Intern When I tell people I’m an intern for San Mateo County Transit District, I’m always asked what I do since most people don’t know what […]
Caltrain Service to Chase Center
By Annie Loewen, Communications Intern The new Chase Center in San Francisco will be opening its doors this month, and Caltrain can get you there for every concert and Warriors […]
My 2018 Summer Intern Experience
By Mahala Herron There are so many career fields that aren’t glamorized, but are still meaningful and filled with purpose. The transportation industry is one of them. Before coming to […]
Humans of Caltrain: Susan
What brings you to the Bay Area? I live in Seattle, but I grew up here so visiting friends. I see that you have a musical instrument. What do you […]
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival this Weekend, Sept. 8 & 9
FROM CALTRAIN COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Mountain View celebrates its 47th Annual Art and Wine Festival this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 9, from […]
Bus Operator Cruz Earns 30-Year Safe Driver Award
FROM COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT STAFF For Bus Operator Carl Cruz, the rewarding part of his job over the last three decades has been helping to drive people to get to where […]
THIS WEEK IN TRANSIT: SAMTRANS MOBILE APP, FREE REDWOOD CITY HISTORY MUSEUM, CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, HIP-HOP CYPHER AND 2018 PEACE RALLY
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron SamTrans on Your Phone: The SamTrans Mobile app provides riders the convenience to purchase and activate tickets from their smartphone devices, plan trips, and get real-time schedule […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP: BEER FRIDAY, LEBANESE STREET FESTIVAL, MILLBRAE ART & WINE FESTIVAL and CIVIC CENTER BLOCK PARTY
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron Beer Friday: Grab a cold one on Friday, August 31, at Devil’s Canyon Brewery’s Beer Friday in San Carlos. This free event will feature an award winning […]
Palo Alto Festival of Arts this Weekend
FROM CALTRAIN COMMUNICATIONS STAFF The 37th annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts takes place this Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26. The event, held on University Avenue, will […]
Take Caltrain to Silicon Valley Pride Festival & Parade
FROM CALTRAIN COMMUNICATIONS STAFF The annual Silicon Valley Pride Festival and Parade takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26. There will be plenty of festivities, special […]
WEEK IN TRANSIT: ART ON THE SQUARE, PALO ALTO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, FREE GUIDED HIKE, AND SILICON VALLEY PRIDE
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron Art on the Square: We hate to see the good times end, but the final day of Art on the Square in Redwood City is this Friday, […]
Caltrain Your Ticket to Burlingame on the Avenue
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart This weekend, August 18 and 19, marks the 26th annual summer arts and entertainment festival Burlingame on the Avenue. Hosted by Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, thousands […]
Take Caltrain to the 11th Annual Outside Lands Festival
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart Returning for its 11th year, the Outside Lands Festival brings music from all genres to San Francisco’s historical Golden Gate Park. The event takes place Friday, […]
Fun Outdoor Activities Using Transit
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron We’re in the heat of the summer and there’s still a lot of fun to be had. While the sun is out, here are some outdoor activities […]
Landmarks near Your Favorite Caltrain Stations
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron Have you ever ridden near or walked by a historical landmark and wondered, “What’s the story behind that building or eclectic piece of public art?” As […]
Enjoy a Summer of Independence with a SamTrans Summer Youth Pass
By Matt Wilson, @WilsonSTComms School has been out for a couple weeks and summer officially arrives Thursday, June 21. This is all great news for teens and youngsters likely basking […]