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 […]
September 14 Final Deadline for Youth Ambassador Applications
Young people in San Mateo County are running out of time to apply to participate in the Youth Ambassador Program, a new initiative designed to encourage youth to take advantage […]
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 […]
On the Move – Route SFO: Up, Up, and Away
By Dan Lieberman, @LiebermanTweets SamTrans launched Route SFO back in May, and it’s been a hit ever since. The route takes riders from the Millbrae Transit Center to all terminals […]
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 […]
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, […]
Week in Transit: Movie Night, Bike Repairs, KidChella, Outdoor Sculpture Walk, all for FREE
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron 2018 Movie Under the Stars: The Lego Ninjago Movie Enjoy a night of watching movie stars under the stars with your family this Friday, August 17, at […]
On the Move – Check Out Fun Summer Destinations on Route 280
By Dan Lieberman, @LiebermanTweets Summer falls on Palo Alto and East Palo Alto alike, making a nice ride in a climate-controlled SamTrans bus sound like a great way to deal […]
Take Caltrain and SamTrans to Summer Concerts in the Park
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron Nothing says summer quite like a music festival in a park. From Jazz to classical tunes, here’s a list of some free concerts for you and your […]
Summer Fun on Transit
By Mahala Herron-Rutland, @MahalaHerron The Fourth of July may have passed, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun stops! Here are a list of fun events for you and your […]
‘Go Fourth’ to great Independence Day Events via Caltrain and SamTrans
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron With the Fourth of July coming up on Wednesday, here are a few fun events for family and friends to enjoy and reach by way of Caltrain […]
My Personal Experience Riding Public Transportation
By Mahala Herron, @MahalaHerron As a college student, we are told to try new things. We are told to join a variety of clubs, make new friends, try new experiences and […]
Week in Transit: WEKFEST, FILLMORE JAZZ FEST and NEW BUS ROUTES
By Matt Wilson, @wilsonstcomms WEKFEST ROLLS INTO SAN JOSE: The “Dopest Car Show in the Nation” will park itself at the San Jose Convention Center on Sunday, July 1. Billed as the […]
Utility Maintenance: The SamTrans Way
By Elaine Tran, Internal Communications Specialist SamTrans sets itself apart from other transit agencies by offering unique training opportunities and continuously improving its standard operating procedures while providing exceptional transit […]
Caltrain to SFO Bus Connection Now in Service
By Dan Lieberman, @LiebermanTweets Flying is a miracle, one that would have stunned our ancestors into an awed silence. The logistics of getting to the airport however leave something to […]