Peninsula Moves!
The Official Blog of Caltrain, SamTrans and TA.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Attendees can use Caltrain to “fly” over to San Francisco for Fleet Week festivities on the city’s waterfront this week. Caltrain will provide extra capacity on Saturday and Sunday morning for passengers heading to Fleet Week. The weekday and weekend schedules offer plenty of options for traveling to San Francisco. Fleet Week air shows will take place […]
By Tasha Bartholomew, Communications Officer @tashbart In 1992, the U.S. Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event, and as a result, it is now celebrated annually during the […]
Pork lovers can make Caltrain and SamTrans part of their journey this weekend to the Bacon & Brew Festival at San Mateo’s Central Park. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Navigating the busy roads and highways of the Bay Area can be a circus, which is why Caltrain should be the travel method of choice for families heading to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey shows at the SAP Center in San Jose this month. The legendary circus performers will host multiple shows at the downtown sports arena, which […]
By Jessica Loi Though summer is drawing to a close, there’s still time to enjoy the warm weather and exciting seasonal events. Every year, cities throughout the Peninsula launch free concerts for the public to enjoy. Though we’re nearing the middle of August, it’s not too late to partake in the musical fun. Join the cities in celebrating what’s left […]
By Jessica Loi Watch a Film Under the Stars: This summer, the city of Menlo Park is hosting its annual movie series in Downtown Menlo Park. This free program offers a variety of family-friendly films throughout August and early September. Menlo Park welcomes the public to enjoy nationally beloved features such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Zootopia and The […]
By Jessica Loi Leave your car behind and take public transit to Menlo Park’s newest festival, Menlo Summerfest, this weekend in the city’s downtown area. Locals from all around the Bay Area are invited to experience a fresh new summer attraction on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 & 17. Presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, this free program […]
Summer has arrived, but there is still time for younger passengers to pick up an all-you-can ride pass for SamTrans. The Summer Youth Pass is a great deal for passengers 18 years old or younger, with the fare offering unlimited rides from June 1 to August 31 for just $40. That amounts to savings of $41 when compared to three […]
This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. Each year, more than one billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest civic observance in the world. This year, […]
WHAT: Caltrain will be replacing the 112-year-old Santa Inez Avenue rail bridge as part of the San Mateo Bridges Replacement Project. WHEN & WHERE: The bridge replacement will require the complete shutdown of Santa Inez Avenue and several surrounding streets with continuous weekend track work beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, through 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 29. Construction […]
Caltrain will be replacing the 112-year-old Monte Diablo Avenue rail bridge as part of the San Mateo Bridges Replacement Project next week. The bridge replacement will require the complete shutdown of Monte Diablo Avenue and surrounding streets with continuous weekend track work beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 through 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21. Construction activity includes removing the […]
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart Caltrain would like to remind its riders that this weekend, June 6 & 7, the rail agency will operate a bus bridge between its Bayshore, 22nd […]
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart Do you or does someone you know speak fluent English as well as fluent Spanish or Cantonese AND have a passion for helping others? If so, […]
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart Maker Faire celebrates 10-year anniversary: The 10thannual Maker Faire, The Greatest Show & Tell on Earth, is taking over the San Mateo County Event Center this […]
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart As a member of the community, Caltrain remains committed to supporting mental health initiatives in each of the counties it serves. This Thursday, May 7, Caltrain […]
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart Art contest winners announced this week: This Wednesday, May 6, winners of the 12th annual Art Takes a Bus Ride Contest will be announced at the SamTrans Board of Directors meeting at 2 p.m. SamTrans, in partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education, gives 1st to 6th graders a chance to have their artwork […]
