South San Francisco, CA December 10, 2021 Press Release Caltrain has announced that the Electrification Project cost has increased to $2.44 billion.(taxpayer $$) This will require an additional $462 million over the initial estimate for the project, $129 million over…
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Disney on Ice Offers Skating Spectacle at SAP Center
South San Francisco, CA October 21, 2021 by Tasha Bartholomew, Caltrain This week, Disney on Ice will be performing Let’s Celebrate at San Jose’s SAP Center through Sunday, October 24, and Caltrain is a great way to get the family…
South San Francisco Caltrain Station to Open in November
South San Francisco, CA July 2, 2021 Submitted by Dan Lieberman, Caltrain Caltrain has announced that the opening of its South San Francisco Station has been delayed until November. The delay resulted from unforeseen conditions under Caltrain’s tracks, low productivity…
Caltrain Electrification Delayed to 2024
South San Francisco, CA June 3, 2021 Submitted by Caltrain Caltrain has announced that the launch of electrified service has been delayed until late 2024. The delay, currently being reviewed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is due to a…
Caltrain Installs New Bike Lockers Throughout Corridor
South San Francisco, CA March 23, 2021 Submitted by Dan Lieberman. Caltrans Caltrain has launched an effort to install bike eLockers at most of its stations, allowing people with bikes to park them easily, affordably and securely. So far in…
City of South San Francisco Seeking Proposals from Artists for Public Art at New Caltrain Station – Deadline Dec 30th
South San Francisco, CA December 2, 2020 Press Release Request for Proposals released November 16, 2020 Response Deadline: December 30, 2020 The City of South San Francisco seeks an artist, or artist team, to create the design and commission for…
Caltrain Board Chair and San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine’s Statement on the Passage of Measure RR
South San Francisco, CA November 4, 2020 Submitted by David Burruto, Chief of Staff, Supervisor Pine’s Office Today is a new day for Caltrain and the communities it serves. With the passage of Measure RR, Caltrain now has for the…
Letter to Editor: Vote YES on Measure RR
South San Francisco, CA October 29, 2020 by Jim McGuire, GM Best Western Plus Grosvenor Hotel
Letter to Editor: Vote NO on Measure RR
South San Francisco, CA October 25, 2020 by Jeffrey Tong I think voters face a dilemma with Measure RR. On one hand, proponents claim NOT voting for it means more traffic gridlock. On the other, SALES TAX is a REGRESSIVE TAX that…
South San Francisco Caltrain Station Temporary Closure
South San Francisco, CA August 14, 2020 Submitted by Caltrain The South San Francisco Station will be closed on August 29 and 30 (Saturday and Sunday) for construction of the new temporary platform. This work requires the station closure…