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    • San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

    San Carlos, CA 94070-1306

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    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

    More Info on San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

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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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    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.
    Management

    SamTrans Board approves new strategic plan, ‘Moving San Mateo County’

    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.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    SamTrans contracts New Flyer for 108 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses

    NFI Group
    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
    Paratransit

    SamTrans expands same-day paratransit pilot program in San Mateo County

    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
    Management

    Bay Area transit agencies syncing schedules to improve transfers between systems, align schedule changes

    Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
    Aug. 8, 2024
    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
    Bus

    Reimagine SamTrans initiative enters fourth and final phase

    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
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    SamTrans to use $15 million in state funding to support zero-emission bus purchase

    June 21, 2024
    SamTrans will utilize this funding to purchase 108 new zero-emission buses to add to its fleet.
    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...

    Articles & News

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    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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    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.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    SamTrans adding 10 new FCEBs by end of 2023

    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.
    Fare Collection

    Clipper BayPass pilot program to provide around 50,000 Bay Area residents free access to bus, rail and ferry services

    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...
    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.
    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.