South San Francisco, CA May 29, 2020 Submitted by Dan Lieberman, SamTrans SamTrans is soliciting applications to fill three seats on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a 15-member volunteer organization that serves in an advisory capacity to…
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SamTrans Cancels 2020 Summer Youth Pass
South San Francisco, CA May 29, 2020 Submitted by Alex Eisenhart, SamTrans Due to the suspension of onboard fare collection as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SamTrans will not sell Summer Youth Passes for 2020. In the interest of…
SamTrans Reduces Service in Response to Pandemic, Face Coverings Now Required Onboard
South San Francisco, CA April 20, 2020 Press Release In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, SamTrans will be implementing a modified schedule beginning Sunday, April 26, with service reductions on 31 routes. Riders and bus operators will also be…
SamTrans Adjusts Service in Response to Coronavirus-related School Closures, Ridership Declines
South San Francisco, CA March 13, 2020 Press Release In response to school closures in San Mateo County, as part of the effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SamTrans will begin operating a regular, non-school day schedule…
Letter to Editor: North County Samtrans Improvements Needed
South San Francisco, CA January 20, 2020 by Michael Harris PREFACE: We have been asked to publish this letter to editor, as it was sent to our City Councilmember Karyl Matsumoto, who is the Board President of the San Mateo…
Letter to Editor: *Crosswalks needed at Junipero Serra and Sidewalks needed at I-280 S/B Exit at Westborough Blvd (Part 2)
South San Francisco, CA January 20, 2020 by Jeffrey Tong PREFACE: We have been asked to publish this letter to editor which was originally sent to SSF Councilmember, Former Mayor Matsumoto, as she currently is the Board President of the…
Transportation Authority Signs Off On BAIFA Deal, Authorizes $53 Million Loan to Complete Express Lanes Project
South San Francisco, CA September 11, 2019 Submitted by San Mateo County Transportation Authority The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Board of Directors took two actions to advance the San Mateo US 101 Express Lanes Project at their meeting…
Bay Area Transportation Agencies Collaborate on US-101 Mobility Action Plan
South San Francisco, CA June 6, 2019 Submitted by San Mateo County Transit District As one of the most economically important corridors in California, US-101 has been hampered by worsening congestion and unreliable travel times, with undue time and financial…
Take SamTrans and Caltrain to the San Mateo County Fair
South San Francisco, CA June 5, 2019 Submitted by SamTrans The San Mateo County Fair is coming to the San Mateo County Event Center and SamTrans and Caltrain are your best bet to get to one of summer’s most anticipated…
SamTrans News: Seeking Advisory Committee Volunteers and SSF Meeting Regarding Rate Increases on June 4th
South San Francisco, Ca May 30, 2019 RATE INCREASE COMMUNITY MEETINGS Samtrans is currently hosting community meetings to gain input on the potential rate increases with a local outreach event on June 4th at 9:30am at the MSB, 33 Arroyo…