How I Made Bike to Work Day Every Day
By Jeremy Lipps, @Digital_Lipps Bike to Work Day 2013 turned me into a daily rider. As the new social media officer for Caltrain and SamTrans, one of my first tasks […]
Caltrain offers plenty of opportunities for kids enjoying their Spring Break.
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman Caltrain offers plenty of opportunities for kids enjoying their Spring Break. The third week in April is the traditional spring break time for local students, and […]
The Future of Silicon Valley is Riding on Transit – 2014 Let’s Get Moving Summit
This video was taken from Transform’s “Let’s Get Moving Silicon Valley,” summit held on February in Palo Alto. The event hosted by the non-profit organization addressed the issue of how […]
Anatomy of a Near Miss
By Jeremy Lipps, @Digital_Lipps This is what a near miss looks like on Twitter and in the dispatch notification we receive: All trains requested to hold near SF as police […]
What are you eating? SamTrans Engineer is Your Go-To Dining Guide
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman Forget Yelp. If you have any questions about where to eat in San Carlos, your best bet is to sit down and consult with SamTrans project […]
New Development in Redwood City Capitalizes on Proximity to Caltrain, SamTrans
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman As the president of Hunter Properties, a company currently managing 17 different real estate sites in the region, Derek “Deke” Hunter knows which attributes make a […]
Commuting Leads To Love and Marriage For These Caltrain Passengers
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman Sujata Mahidhara is a huge proponent of Caltrain. Without it, she wouldn’t be able to seamlessly commute to her job as an engineer in Sunnyvale. She […]
Caltrain Joins Effort to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
The phrase “human trafficking” brings to mind images of horrific events in foreign countries or ancient times and places. Certainly not something that happens here in modern-day America. In fact, […]
Caltrain Modernization Program – Electrification and the Future of Caltrain
The Caltrain Modernization Program will transform the current diesel system to an electric system. It will improve reliability, frequency and safety and increase service to more stations along the corridor. […]
Peninsula Technology Company Considers Caltrain a Competitive Hiring Advantage
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman When it comes to commuting in a car down to work at the VMware offices in Palo Alto, Hanna Phan Friend doesn’t mince her words. “Nobody […]
Caltrain’s 150th Anniversary Will Combine Glimpse Back With Look Forward
By WIll Reisman, @WillReisman Caltrain’s 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday will offer attendees a unique opportunity: learn about Caltrain’s role in the region’s past while glimpsing the next generation of […]
Bay Area Bikeshare Trip Data Underscores Continued Growth
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman Since launching in late August, the Bay Area’s bike share program has been hailed as a success by the regional officials overseeing the network. Now, local […]
For SamTrans Employees, Giving Back is a Year Round Commitment
As the agency that manages both SamTrans and Caltrain, the San Mateo County Transit District knows the value of providing a helping hand for the community. Serving people is part […]
Happy Holidays from SamTrans, Caltrain and the Transportation Authority
A holiday greeting video card from all of us at SamTrans, Caltrain and the Transportation Authority. A video recap of the 2013 Holiday Train, presented by the Silicon Valley Community […]
High Speed Rail Court Ruling Impact on CalMod
Last week, the California High Speed Rail Authority met to discuss the Sacramento Superior Court rulings issued recently by Judge Kenny. Two rulings were issued regarding the sale and allocation […]
What We Are Thankful For This Holiday Season
By Will Reisman, @WillReisman “I can’t believe it’s already the holiday season. Where did the year go?” said by just about everyone we know. Each year seems to have more […]