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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 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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RidePlus Half Moon Bay
SamTrans to provide Ride Plus service update at Oct. 14 public meeting
Residents and Ride Plus customers can learn about recent service updates during a public meet...
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San Mateo County Transit District seeks coastside Public Member for Board of Directors
The San Mateo County Transit District (District) Board of Directors is now accepting applicat...
Riders depart from Caltrain at San Francisco Station while one looks particularly fabulous
Caltrain rider satisfaction holds at all-time high two years after electrification
92% of riders are satisfied with Caltrain, and conductors earn their best marks ever, as the ...
Large crowd of riders boarding Caltrain at San Francisco Station
Caltrain weekend ridership climbs past 2019 levels while weekday ridership continues to rise, fueled by Electrification service
Caltrain announced its average weekend ridership in fiscal year 2026 is now about 50% higher ...
A Caltrain rider poses with San Jose Sharks ack Ostapchuk and Patrick Giles
Ride Caltrain to the Sharks season opener against the Florida Panthers
Fans are eager to return to the Shark Tank and Caltrain is ready to get them there as the Sha...

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