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    • San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

    San Carlos, CA 94070-1306

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    About San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

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    1250 San Carlos Ave.
    P.O. Box 3006
     San Carlos, CA 94070-1306
    United States
    http://www.samtrans.com
    650.508.6200

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    The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus service, including Redi-Wheels & RediCoast paratransit service, Caltrain commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority . Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their appointed boards.

    Products and Press Releases

    APTA
    Bus

    APTA reveals winners of 2024 International Bus Roadeo

    American Public Transportation Association
    May 6, 2024
    Taking place during the 2024 Mobility Conference in Portland, Ore., this was the first time the event has taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic.
    SanTrans
    Shelters, Benches and Equipment

    SamTrans Board approves Bus Stop Improvement Plan

    May 3, 2024
    The plan outlines options and guidelines for adding amenities such as bus shelters, shade structures, benches and real-time information displays to more than 220 high priority...
    SamTrans
    Safety & Security

    SamTrans Board of Directors approves new Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy

    April 8, 2024
    The policy supports SamTrans commitment to improving the safety conditions of all transit worker staff, deter passengers from engaging in disruptive and dangerous behavior and...
    SamTrans
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    SamTrans begins operation of zero-emission East Palo Alto - San Bruno EPX service

    Feb. 12, 2024
    SamTrans' Route EPX will now be serviced by eight zero-emission buses as part of the agency's Reimagine SamTrans initiative.
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    Paratransit

    SamTrans to pilot same-day paratransit service for 12 months

    Dec. 19, 2023
    The pilot program was developed based on the results of a SamTrans paratransit customer survey that showed a desire for adding the service.
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    Car Sharing

    More than 1,000 passengers have ridden SamTrans’ Ride Plus since June

    Aug. 4, 2023
    Ride Plus is a shared, on-demand transportation option with a fixed-cost; the free-to-use promotional period was scheduled to end at the end of July, but it has been extended ...
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    Shared Mobility

    Transdev, SamTrans launch microtransit service

    Transdev North America
    June 21, 2023
    As part of the partnership, Transdev began operation of the RidePlus microtransit service, addressing a long-term need in the East Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay areas.
    SamTrans
    SamTrans credits its recent ridership gains to its Reimagine SamTrans plan.
    Management

    SamTrans reports ridership gains

    Oct. 25, 2022
    Increased ridership is directly tied to the service changes implemented as a part of the Reimagine SamTrans plan.

    Articles & News

    Caltrain
    Mobile Applications

    Bay Area transit providers turn to Discord to keep riders informed

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    May 15, 2024
    Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
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    Fare Collection

    Denver RTD, SamTrans, Ozark Regional Transit to implement new fare structures in 2024

    Brandon Lewis
    Dec. 28, 2023
    The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
    SamTrans
    One of SamTrans' existing zero-emission buses; the district's board approved the purchase of 30 additional zero-emission buses. This purchase includes 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses from New Flyer and 20 battery electric buses from Gillig.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    SamTrans replacing 30 diesel buses with electric buses

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 9, 2022
    SamTrans Board voted to purchase 20 battery electric buses and 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses in a move that will speed its full fleet conversion by four years.

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    SamTrans
    April Chan will assume the role of general manager/CEO of SamTrans on Nov. 1, 2022.
    Management

    April Chan named SamTrans GM/CEO

    Oct. 13, 2022
    Chan has been with SamTrans for more than 20 years and is described as “an intelligent, thoughtful, savvy and creative leader.”
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    Miscellaneous

    SamTrans completes transit signal prioritization pilot project in East Palo Alto

    Aug. 25, 2022
    The new technology allows buses to move more efficiently on San Mateo County roads, bypassing traffic and ensuring riders get to their destination faster.
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    Management

    Santa Clara VTA approves MOU for new Caltrain governance

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
    Aug. 5, 2022
    Santa Clara VTA was the final approval needed to move forward with the MOU that will provide San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties more power and oversight of commuter rail service...
    Management

    SamTrans releases citizens oversight committee audit

    July 14, 2022
    The COC found that the independent auditor’s report appropriately presents the Measure W revenues and expenditures for the period ending June 30, 2021.
    Fare Collection

    Free SamTrans Youth Unlimited Pass becomes permanent program

    July 12, 2022
    The SamTrans Youth Unlimited Pass Program was designed, and will be executed, in partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education.
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    SamTrans Board adopts Reimagine SamTrans

    March 4, 2022
    The new service plan will start to be introduced in August 2022 in a phased implementation to be determined by expected workforce levels.
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    Management

    SamTrans names 2021 operator and maintenance employees of the year

    March 3, 2022
    Alberto Perez, a 34-year bus operator, and Long Lau, a 14-year maintenance mechanic, have been chosen for the recognition.
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    Management

    SamTrans reaches agreement with union representing operators and maintenance workers

    Feb. 4, 2022
    The four-year contract includes three annual wage increases for SamTrans’ employees.
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    Free SamTrans service for low-income students now available

    Jan. 10, 2022
    Qualifying students can access free rides for six months as part of a pilot program.