Welcome to SMCTD

 

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 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 boards of directors.
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Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board
SamTrans bus parked in the bus yard
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San Mateo County Transportation Authority
101 Express Lanes Project
101 Express Lanes

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Latest News

EMU Arriving at Station
Caltrain Board of Directors Approves Budget for FY2026

A $75 million per year deficit looms as ridership continues to boom

TA Board approves $187.1 million budget to fund transportation solutions throughout San Mateo County
This move makes funding available for critical investments in pedestrian and bicycle improvem...
Front view of a row of SamTrans buses
SamTrans Board approves two-year budget to support San Mateo County transit needs while tackling long-term fiscal challenge
The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Board of Directors adopted a two-year budget...
Poster for Coldplay Music of the Spheres Tour
Caltrain Welcomes Coldplay Fans to Palo Alto

Caltrain running service to both weekend concerts held at Stanford Stadium

Caltrain Memorial Day 2025
Caltrain to run weekend schedule on Memorial Day 
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and Caltrain will be running weekend service so riders can ge...

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