San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

San Carlos, CA 94070-1306

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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.

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SamTrans paratransit bus operator and a rider in a wheelchair on a bus ramp.
Dec. 9, 2024
Since the pilot program went into effect in December 2023, riders have used the same-day paratransit program for a variety of trip purposes.
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A SamTrans bus operator.
Dec. 6, 2024
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...
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Nov. 25, 2024
Under the new agreement, ATU members will earn incremental pay increases over the four-year period.
San Mateo County Transit District
SamTrans' new operating plan will focus on implementing new strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
Nov. 8, 2024
The plan will focus on implementing strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
NFI Group
A New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ 40-foot transit bus.
Oct. 22, 2024
The order is the largest single fuel cell bus order in New Flyer’s history and accelerates SamTrans’ journey towards net-zero emissions.
SamTrans
Aug. 12, 2024
The pilot combines the agency's current two service zones into one and expands its service times throughout the week on Aug. 12.
Santa Clara VTA
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...
SamTrans
Aug. 5, 2024
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.
SamTrans
June 21, 2024
SamTrans will utilize this funding to purchase 108 new zero-emission buses to add to its fleet.

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A passenger being let go off of a SamTrans paratransit vehicle.
Dec. 17, 2024
Paratransit services are essential for people with all disabilities to get around and agencies are taking action to improve the experience.
Caltrain
May 15, 2024
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
Denver RTD
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Dec. 28, 2023
The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
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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.
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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APTA
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
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
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...
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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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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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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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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.
May 18, 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.
Nov. 3, 2022
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...