Take Transit to Bay Area Black History Month Events
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart We are halfway through Black History Month and there are still many activities and events going on around the Bay Area that are easily accessible by […]
Take Transit to the Harvest Festival and Get Discounted Admission
Art & craft enthusiasts can take Caltrain or SamTrans to the 2016 Harvest Festival this week. The festival will be held at the San Mateo County Event Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. The event center, at 2495 S. Delaware […]
Take Public Transit to the Bacon & Brew Festival this Weekend
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. […]
Bid Farewell to Summer with Concerts in the Park
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 […]
Week in Transit: Menlo Movie Series, Muni fares, Jazz Summer Fest
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 […]
Take Public Transit to the New Menlo Summerfest Downtown Event
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 […]
SamTrans Summer Youth Passes Still Available for Purchase Online
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 […]
Week in Transit: Bay to Breakers, Bike to Work Day, and Shine Time in Daly City
Bay to Breakers is Back: Everyone’s favorite moment to dress up in crazy costumes and parade through San Francisco with a bunch of other like-minded people arrives on Sunday, when […]
Transit District Celebrates Earth Day
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, […]
Santa Inez Avenue Bridge in San Mateo to be Replaced Saturday; Bus Bridge Provided
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 […]
SamTrans honors 30-year safe drivers
By Tasha Bartholomew, @tashbart This blog post is the first of a three-part series highlighting bus operators and maintenance workers who have 20 to 30 years of perfect on the […]