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San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

1250 San Carlos Ave. P.O. Box 3006
San Carlos, CA 94070-1306
United States
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.

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The new permanent station will ensure SamTrans has the infrastructure needed to power a large-scale hydrogen fuel cell-electric bus fleet efficiently and safely.
July 10, 2025
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Both plans will establish a framework for maintaining assets in a state of good repair, advancing zero-emission goals and improving the customer experience across the SamTrans...
July 9, 2025
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SamTrans zero-emission buses.
The budgets invest in safe, reliable public transportation for the community while taking early steps to manage a projected budget shortfall beginning in FY27.
June 6, 2025
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SamTrans paratransit bus operator and a rider in a wheelchair on a bus ramp.
Since the pilot program went into effect in December 2023, riders have used the same-day paratransit program for a variety of trip purposes.
Dec. 9, 2024
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A SamTrans bus operator.
Many of the buses that will have the driver barriers installed are used along the ECR, SamTrans’ busiest route, to increase the safety of its bus operators amid increased operator...
Dec. 6, 2024
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SamTrans buses.
Under the new agreement, ATU members will earn incremental pay increases over the four-year period.
Nov. 25, 2024
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SamTrans' new operating plan will focus on implementing new strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
The plan will focus on implementing strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
Nov. 8, 2024
NFI Group
A New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ 40-foot transit bus.
The order is the largest single fuel cell bus order in New Flyer’s history and accelerates SamTrans’ journey towards net-zero emissions.
Oct. 22, 2024
Six bargaining units represented by Teamsters Local 856 will receive wage increases between 18.3 percent and 21.9 percent over the next three years.
Oct. 15, 2024
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SamTrans expands same-day paratransit pilot program in San Mateo County.
The pilot combines the agency's current two service zones into one and expands its service times throughout the week on Aug. 12.
Aug. 12, 2024

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A passenger being let go off of a SamTrans paratransit vehicle.
Paratransit services are essential for people with all disabilities to get around and agencies are taking action to improve the experience.
Dec. 17, 2024
Caltrain
Bay Area transit providers are turning to Discord to keep riders informed.
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
May 15, 2024
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Denver RTD, SamTrans and ORT will implement new fare structures in 2024
The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
Dec. 28, 2023
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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.
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.
June 9, 2022

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Santa Clara VTA
Bay Area transit agencies are syncing schedules to improve transfers between systems, align schedule changes.
Most Bay Area transit agencies are rolling out new schedules during the week of Aug. 12 in coordination with each other and are working to align the timing of schedule changes...
Aug. 8, 2024
SamTrans
Reimagine SamTrans initiative enters fourth and final phase.
As a part of the Reimagine SamTrans initiative, SamTrans is working to increase its ridership and has already noted a successful effect in its ridership.
Aug. 5, 2024
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SamTrans hydrogen fuel cell bus.
SamTrans will utilize this funding to purchase 108 new zero-emission buses to add to its fleet.
June 21, 2024
APTA
APTA has revealed the winners of 2024 International Bus Roadeo.
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.
May 6, 2024
SanTrans
SamTrans Board has approved the Bus Stop Improvement Plan.
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...
May 3, 2024
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SamTrans Board of Directors has approved a new Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy.
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...
April 8, 2024
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SamTrans begins operation of zero-emission East Palo Alto - San Bruno EPX service.
SamTrans' Route EPX will now be serviced by eight zero-emission buses as part of the agency's Reimagine SamTrans initiative.
Feb. 12, 2024
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SamTrans will pilot a same-day paratransit service for 12 months.
The pilot program was developed based on the results of a SamTrans paratransit customer survey that showed a desire for adding the service.
Dec. 19, 2023
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SamTrans Ride Plus car
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 ...
Aug. 4, 2023
Transdev
Transdev has launched a new partnership with SamTrans and began operations of its RidePlus microtransit service.
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.
June 21, 2023
The district is scheduled to have a totally zero-emission bus fleet by 2034, six years ahead of California’s 2040 deadline for transit agencies.
May 18, 2023
Clipper BayPass is the first initiative to be implemented based on recommendations of the Regional Fare Coordination/Integration Study, an 18-month study led by MTC and BART that...
Nov. 3, 2022
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SamTrans credits its recent ridership gains to its Reimagine SamTrans plan.
Increased ridership is directly tied to the service changes implemented as a part of the Reimagine SamTrans plan.
Oct. 25, 2022
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April Chan will assume the role of general manager/CEO of SamTrans on Nov. 1, 2022.
Chan has been with SamTrans for more than 20 years and is described as “an intelligent, thoughtful, savvy and creative leader.”
Oct. 13, 2022
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The new technology allows buses to move more efficiently on San Mateo County roads, bypassing traffic and ensuring riders get to their destination faster.
Aug. 25, 2022
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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...
Aug. 5, 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.
July 14, 2022
The SamTrans Youth Unlimited Pass Program was designed, and will be executed, in partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education.
July 12, 2022
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The new service plan will start to be introduced in August 2022 in a phased implementation to be determined by expected workforce levels.
March 4, 2022
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Alberto Perez, a 34-year bus operator, and Long Lau, a 14-year maintenance mechanic, have been chosen for the recognition.
March 3, 2022
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The four-year contract includes three annual wage increases for SamTrans’ employees.
Feb. 4, 2022
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Qualifying students can access free rides for six months as part of a pilot program.
Jan. 10, 2022
Wi-Fi is currently being enabled on the 800 series articulated buses, with the entire SamTrans fleet expected to be online by February 2022.
Jan. 4, 2022
The study’s recommendations will improve and simplify shuttle operations and streamline the program’s administration.
Nov. 12, 2021
The new agreement calls for a three percent wage increase and a $2,500 lump sum.
Oct. 11, 2021
This is an important step for the redevelopment and preparation of SamTrans North and South Base bus yard facilities to support a 100 percent zero-emission fleet.
Sept. 3, 2021
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SamTrans staff will monitor the effects of these changes and provide a report to the board next year.
Aug. 9, 2021
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The $199.4 million operating budget and the $41.4 million capital budget was approved at the board’s meeting in June.
June 10, 2021
Each year, SamTrans recognizes the achievements of its bus operators and bus maintenance workers with Employee of the Year honors, this year honoring Bus Operator Jesus Madrid...
March 4, 2021
San Mateo County Transit District
Left, District Board of Directors Chair Charles Stone and San Mateo County Transit District CEO and General Manager Jim Hartnett, who will step down in April 2021.
Deputy CEO/GM Carter Mau will become acting CEO/GM and Caltrain’s Chief Officer of Rail Michelle Bouchard will serve as acting Caltrain executive director.
Dec. 28, 2020
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The plan approved Dec. 2 calls for 50 percent of SamTrans’ buses purchased before 2026 to be electric, doubling the state requirement.
Dec. 4, 2020
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Clipper START participants receive discounted fares on participating transit services around the Bay Area.
Clipper START participants will pay $1 for a one-way ride and receive free transfers to other SamTrans routes within two hours.
Nov. 6, 2020
This budget will not allow for any additional administrative hiring, or any wage increases for any SamTrans staff this fiscal year, and assumes the express bus program remains...
Sept. 12, 2020
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SamTrans installs new operator barriers as the agency resumes fare collection.
The agency will resume fare collection and front-door boarding with the installation of protective barriers.
Aug. 11, 2020
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The Ride Now pilot is currently funded through April 2021.
The pilot aims to meet the high demand and potentially offset some of the high operating cost of Redi-Wheels paratransit service.
July 30, 2020
Both agencies’ board of directors approved the budgets for the first quarter of FY2021 at their respective board meetings.
June 5, 2020
SamTrans
The pilot program tested an on-demand rideshare service in the Linda Mar neighborhood.
Following a year-long, on-demand rideshare pilot program, FLX Pacific will revert to its scheduled loop/on-demand service.
April 28, 2020
If the funding measure is approved, it would generate more than $100 million per year to support Caltrain’s new electric trains.
April 3, 2020
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The program update focuses on serving historically marginalized communities and providing the right service to the right people at the right time.
Dec. 6, 2019
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The plan aims to improve the experience for existing customers, increase new ridership and build on efficiency and effectiveness transit provider.
Nov. 4, 2019
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SamTrans is introducing a new express bus service between Foster City and San Francisco aboard Route FCX starting August 19. SamTrans’ new route is made possible by funds from...
Aug. 8, 2019
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The new informational program is designed to match older adults and those with accessibility needs with transportation services that best fit their needs.
March 15, 2019
The SamTrans Board of Directors welcomed new member Ron Collins and elected its officers for 2019 to lead the board over this next calendar year during their monthly meeting in...
Jan. 15, 2019
SamTrans released its Draft Express Bus Feasibility Study, outlining the agency’s plan to use express buses to improve mobility options and ease freeway congestion in San Mateo...
Oct. 26, 2018
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors adopted the SamTrans Mobility Plan for Older Adults and People with Disabilities as an update to the 2006 Senior Mobility...
Oct. 8, 2018
Members of the Board of Directors for SamTrans, Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority unanimously voted to oppose Proposition 6.
Aug. 6, 2018
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The ECR Rapid travels from the Redwood City Transit Center to Daly City BART serving 12 stops along El Camino Real.
Last month, SamTrans launched two new services. The ECR Rapid travels from the Redwood City Transit Center to Daly City BART serving 12 stops along El Camino Real.
July 20, 2018
After more than eight months of public education and outreach, the San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors reviewed the Get Us Moving San Mateo County Draft Investment...
June 7, 2018
The Get Us Moving Budget Challenge is part of a public education and outreach effort launched in the fall and led by the San Mateo County Transit District and the San Mateo County...
April 25, 2018
The American Public Transportation Association recognized SamTrans and Caltrain with Silver-Level status in the APTA Sustainability Commitment Program for the agencies’ continued...
April 18, 2018
Mohinder Dhanota, a 16-year bus operator, and Antonio Pascual, a five-year maintenance mechanic, have been named SamTrans’ 2017 Employees of the Year.
April 9, 2018
Proterra has announced that the San Mateo County Transit District has ordered 10 new 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 vehicles, which will replace 10 diesel buses.
March 15, 2018
The SamTrans Board of Directors has voted to replace 10 diesel buses with battery electric buses (BEB).
March 12, 2018
Now in its 14th year, SamTrans is holding its annual Art Takes a Bus Ride contest for young artists throughout San Mateo County.
Feb. 15, 2018
The SamTrans Board of Directors approved the purchase of 55 heavy-duty clean-diesel buses at its February Board Meeting.
Feb. 12, 2018
The San Mateo County Transit District will be holding two public meetings to discuss the findings and draft recommendations from the Coastside Transit Study.
Jan. 29, 2018
The SamTrans Board of Directors elected officers to lead the board over this next calendar year during their monthly meeting.
Jan. 4, 2018
The SamTrans Board of Directors appointed Belmont Mayor Charles Stone to serve as a representative on the Joint Powers Board (JPB) at their December meeting.
Jan. 1, 2018
The following is a statement from Jim Hartnett of Caltrain and SamTrans regarding the passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.
Dec. 13, 2017
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors voted unanimously in support of seven policy goals that will guide the effort to prioritize the county’s future transportation...
Dec. 12, 2017
The SamTrans Board of Directors adopted the Final Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study, in an effort to create new mobility alternatives along the Dumbarton Corridor between...
Dec. 11, 2017
Governor Brown signed off on Assembly Bill (AB) 1613, allowing the San Mateo County Transit District the authority to seek increased resources to support the community’s needs...
Sept. 21, 2017
SamTrans and Caltrain are asking Bay Area drivers to demonstrate how easy it is to replace a car trip with a transit trip for Dump the Pump Day this Thursday, June 15.
June 13, 2017
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously approved Fiscal Year 2018 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting on Wednesday.
June 12, 2017
SamTrans is honored to be a first-time participant in the San Mateo County Stand Down event taking place this Friday, May 5, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the San Mateo County Fair...
May 4, 2017
Rene Ebro, a 29-year veteran bus operator, and Daniel Jimenez, an 18-year maintenance department expert, have been named SamTrans’ 2016 Employees of the Year.
March 9, 2017
The Boards of Directors for SamTrans and Caltrain have voted to expand their use of renewable electricity service options for their respective agencies.
March 3, 2017
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has announced that SamTrans will receive a $3.4 million grant to implement a Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) system that will allow...
Feb. 6, 2017
The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) has announced that it will make changes to six of its bus routes on January 22 as part of the agency’s regularly-scheduled service...
Jan. 18, 2017
Now in its 13th year, SamTrans is holding its annual Art Takes a Bus Ride contest for young artists throughout San Mateo County.
Jan. 13, 2017
SamTrans’ Board of Directors swore in two new members and elected its officers for 2017 at the agency’s meeting on January 4.
Jan. 7, 2017
On Tuesday, December 27, SamTrans began construction of the San Carlos Multi-Modal Transit Center Project, located on the west side of the railroad corridor at the site of the...
Dec. 27, 2016
Six Peninsula cities recently received top honors for development projects and plans in the El Camino Real corridor that exemplifies the Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) Guiding...
Dec. 22, 2016
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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) recently marked the 10th anniversary of the Bay Area’s Clipper electronic transit fare payment card.
Nov. 17, 2016
Reaffirming its commitment to providing high quality service to all passengers while also highlighting the challenges facing persons with mobility impairments, SamTrans has declared...
Oct. 10, 2016
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors has announced it is seeking applicants to fill two public-member seats on its board that will expire on Dec. 31, 2016....
Oct. 6, 2016
APTA Honors SamTrans Board Member and Former General ManagerAt this year’s American Public Transportation Association Annual Conference, the organization honored SamTrans Board...
Sept. 14, 2016
SamTrans is having a party this Saturday, September 10, and the entire community is invited.
Sept. 8, 2016
Four SamTrans employees will represent the agency at an international skills competition next year as a result of their victories in the SamTrans Bus Roadeo, held on August 28...
Aug. 30, 2016
The SamTrans Bus Roadeo—a skills test that allows operators and maintenance workers to show off their talents and abilities in a series of friendly competitions—will kick off ...
Aug. 24, 2016
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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has announced that it will close the tracks between Glen Park and Daly City stations on multiple weekends between the end of July and October including...
Aug. 15, 2016
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San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced the new Allnighter Service, which will provide late-night and early-morning transit service for commuters in San Francisco, East Bay and the Peninsula who rely on buses and rail to get to and from work.
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Supervisor Scott Wiener along with regional transportation agencies recently launched a new regional multilingual outreach...
Aug. 9, 2016
SamTrans is marking four decades of service to San Mateo County and beyond with a celebration that kicked off at its most recent board meeting and will continue with employee ...
Aug. 4, 2016
With summer almost here, it’s the perfect moment for younger residents to purchase the SamTrans Summer Youth Pass, and for the first time ever, the pass can be bought online.
May 19, 2016
SamTrans announced the winners of the annual county-wide student art competition Art Takes a Bus Ride at its regular board meeting today. The winning entries were selected by ...
May 5, 2016
Making sure that passengers get from Point A to Point B in a timely fashion is a top priority for SamTrans, but nothing is more important to the bus agency than ensuring the safety...
March 4, 2016
Bernardo “Bernie” Turingan, a 21-year veteran with SamTrans’ maintenance department and bus operator Elizabeth Dabu, a 17-year employee, have been named the agency’s 2015 Employees...
March 3, 2016
The San Mateo County Transit District announced today the hiring of Ilia (Eli) Kay as chief financial officer.
Feb. 23, 2016
SamTrans will make changes to 19 regular bus routes on Jan. 10 as a way to improve its efficiency and provide more reliable service for customers.The changes include the introduction...
Jan. 5, 2016
SamTrans Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a series of fare changes.The approved changes include an increase to the Adult Local cash fare to $2.25 on...
Nov. 5, 2015
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The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is evolving to meet the changing needs of its customers and the communities it serves by bringing a new perspective to the agency...
Oct. 28, 2015
Four SamTrans employees will represent the agency at an international skills competition next year as a result of their victories in the SamTrans Bus Roadeo, held on Aug. 30.A...
Sept. 2, 2015
SamTrans continues to post steady gains in ridership and on-time performance measures, nearly two years after a dramatic reorganization of its service operations in the Peninsula...
Aug. 28, 2015
General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Jim Hartnett on Aug. 25 announced a restructuring of the executive management team at SamTrans, which also has administrative responsibilitie...
Aug. 26, 2015
The SamTrans Bus Roadeo — a skills test that allows operators and maintenance workers to show off their talents and abilities in a series of friendly competitions — is set to ...
Aug. 21, 2015
SamTrans will make scheduling and service changes to 11 of its regular bus lines beginning Aug. 9, as a way of improving on-time performance and increasing connections within ...
Aug. 5, 2015
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously approved balanced Fiscal Year 2016 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting June 3.The $139 million...
June 5, 2015
Caltrain and SamTrans will celebrate Dump the Pump Day on June 18 by holding events to encourage commuters to get out of their cars and on to public transit.Representatives from...
June 4, 2015
SamTrans has launched a new program to help more veterans use the local public transportation network.Through its Senior Mobility Initiative, SamTrans partners with a broad coalition...
June 3, 2015