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We heard y'all like merch that reps your community.. 🀭 Come swing by our info booth to grab one of our SamTrans city posters! Limit one per person, while supplies last. ✨
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Today is the day! πŸŽ‰ Our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration is HERE β€” join us at 1PM at our new Millbrae HQ for live entertainment, food, a historical exhibit, & so much more. We've been looking forward to this one for a long time. See you there! πŸ’™πŸšŒ samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…
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What's there to do? A LOT. πŸŽ‰ Live band, interactive kid's zone, historical exhibit, and incredible speakers including GM/CEO April Chan, Congressman Kevin Mullin, Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Diane Papan, and more.
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Hungry? We've got you covered. 🍽️ We'll have Filipino, Mexican, seafood, BBQ, desserts, and more from a variety of food vendors β€” plus water stations throughout the venue to keep you refreshed!
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Psst β€” brand new SamTrans merch will be on display at the event! πŸ‘€ Our system map cardigan, transit map umbrella, and 50th anniversary hat will all be there. Find an ambassador to scan the QR code and place your order on the spot! πŸ›οΈ
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Skip the traffic and ride to us! 🚌 The celebration is right at Millbrae Transit Center β€” hop on Caltrain, BART, or SamTrans Routes 292 or ECR. Limited free parking also available at the BART Public Parking lot!
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First things first β€” here's your event map! πŸ—ΊοΈ Two entrances, a mainstage, photo booth, kid's zone, food court, community booths, and an indoor mini exhibit. πŸ’™
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Heading to our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration tomorrow? Here's everything you need to know before you go! πŸŽ‰πŸšŒ (🧡)
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'Thank you to the amazing SamTrans team for keeping us moving and for saving the planet.' Thank you Congressman Liccardo (@RepLiccardo) for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. πŸ’™
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50 years of SamTrans wouldn't be the same without the incredible support of our sponsors. πŸ’™ Thank you to @gilligllc and @JacobsConnects for helping us make this milestone moment possible β€” we'll see you this Saturday on September 26th! samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…
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Celebrating 50 years takes a community β€” and we're so grateful for the sponsors who are making it possible. @Stanford, @StanfordHealth, @StanfordChild, and @STVstories. πŸ’™ See you on September 26th! samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…
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We had a special visitor over at North Base recently! Thank you Congressman Mullin (@RepKevinMullin) for recognizing our transition to a cleaner, greener San Mateo County and wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. πŸ’™
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Decades of incredible service β€” and it's always started with the people keeping our fleet running. That legacy continues today. You could be part of it too at samtrans.com/gearup 🚌
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this bus friday? detail shots of our special 50th bus bc of course we're obsessed with her. (did we ever mention btw that we're celebrating on 9/26? 🀭 join us at samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…)
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Did you know Ride Plus now connects to Palo Alto Transit Center? 🚌 That means seamless connections to Caltrain and VTA from East Palo Alto to get where you need to go beyond the Peninsula. ✨ Learn more at samtrans.com/rideplus
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Half Moon Bay is hosting their Summer's End Music Festival this weekend! Enjoy free music, food and festivities without worrying about traffic or parking. Routes 294 and 117 can get you there! Learn more: halfmoonbay.gov/1016/Summers… .
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SamTrans at Millbrae β€” then and now. ✨ We're going back to our roots on September 26th as we celebrate 50 years at our new Millbrae HQ. Join us in celebrating five decades of serving the Peninsula. samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a… 🚌
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"SamTrans is an absolutely critical part of our San Francisco and San Mateo County and regional transit system." Thank you Senator @Scott_Wiener for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. πŸ’™
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"Thank you for providing the County the ability to get people where they need to go." Thank you San Mateo County Supervisor and SamTrans Board Member @davidcanepa for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. πŸ’™
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It's live! πŸŽ‰ As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 26th, we're offering exclusive 30min guided tours of our brand new Millbrae HQ. Only 15 spots per tour β€” time slots available at 2PM, 2:30PM, 3PM & 3:30PM. Reserve your spot now at samtrans50thtour.eventbrite.… πŸšŒπŸ’™
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10 days left! πŸŽ‰ Our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration is almost here β€” September 26th at our new Millbrae HQ. We have so much in store and we can't wait to celebrate with you. Learn more at samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a… πŸšŒπŸ’™
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What a day! 🚌 SamTrans GM/CEO April Chan joined transit colleagues across the Bay Area for Transit Month's CEO Ride-Along β€” from @rideact's Tempo to @SFBART's Green Line, @SFMTA_Muni, and @Caltrain. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! πŸ’™
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Psst β€” we want to let you in on a little secret. πŸ‘€ At our 50th Anniversary Celebration on 9/26, we'll have brand new SamTrans merch on display β€” a transit map umbrella, a 50th hat, and our transit map sweater. All items will be available to order at the celebration!
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A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping us celebrate 50 years of keeping San Mateo County connected! @SAMCEDA, @SkylineConstSF, and @newflyer. πŸ’™ We can’t wait to see you on 9/26! samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…
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A little sneak peek of what's coming on September 26th! πŸ’™ From old ticket books to a brand new time capsule β€” our 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 26th will feature a special exhibit showcasing 50 years of SamTrans history. Join us! samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…
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Sun's been out the past few days that golden hour on the road has us feeling a lil nostalgic. ✨ Happy #ThrowbackThursday from 1980 Flyer D901 Bus!
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Meet Viven Ayala, SamTrans Training Assistant Manager. πŸ’™ 21 years ago he came from finance with no driving experience β€” and found something he never expected. A career that gave him purpose, a team that felt like family, and the privilege helping people learn something new. 🚌
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For 50 years, we’ve been connecting people to where they need to go across San Mateo County β€” and here’s to 50 more. Thank you San Mateo County Supervisor and SamTrans Board Member Jackie Speier (@repspeier) for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. πŸ’™
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A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping us celebrate 50 years of keeping San Mateo County connected! πŸ’™ We can’t wait to see you on 9/26! Learn more: samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-a…
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Riders β€” your feedback shapes how we improve. 🚌 Join the SamTrans RIDE Research Panel and participate in short quarterly studies (~5-15 min) to help make SamTrans better for everyone. Take our short survey to get started! πŸ’™ samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.…
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One more for the one more. πŸ’™ We had a blast celebrating Silicon Valley Pride alongside our friends at @Caltrain and @VTA. Thank you to everyone who came out β€” we're honored to be a space where riders can show up authentically, every single day. Happy Pride! 🌈
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50 years of connecting San Mateo County β€” and the story is so much more than our buses. πŸ’™ From operators and mechanics to riders and everyone in between, every person has shaped who we are. Watch our 50th anniversary film: piped.video/E7lSM0NrObo?si=W7PH… 🚌
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Item 10.c. (cont) The sustainability team also has been working on providing education and resources to employees for waste guidance as they settle into the new Millbrae HQ. The program looks on new priority initiatives such as a higher sustainability recognition from APTA.
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Item 10.c. (cont) Current sustainability initiatives have District employees engaged in incorporating sustainability into their work and lives. The District is the first public transit agency to participate in the BayPass Pilot program - which currently sits at a 61% usage rate!
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Item 10.c. (cont) The biggest sore point is water as the two bus operations and maintenance bases for SamTrans have experienced continued leaks. Currently, we are inspecting and monitoring the situation, but long-term, we plan to replace the waterlines.
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Item 10.c. (cont) For the first time in our history, we're displacing more criteria air pollutants (CAPs) than we produce - we're at a net negative; we're cleaning the air more than we are polluting it.
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Item 10.c. Bo Baney, Manager of Environmental Planning, presents the District Sustainability Update. When it comes to greenhouse gas (ghg), the revenue fleet makes up ~91% total emissions. We currently are generating lowest GHGs per mile ever, 21% more miles travelled vs 2023.
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Item 6.b. (cont) Fromson shows what the potential cuts could mean for the system.
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Item 6.b. (cont) Caltrain has gone through cost containment strategies to work with the current state. The agency is currently in a strategic hiring freeze, a comprehensive cost reduction efficiency program, implemented crew scheduling efficiencies, and more.
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Item 6.b. (cont) Caltrain was named as APTA's fastest growing transit system in the US. Below you can see a breakdown on ridership trends by city pre-electrification and post. Caltrain also engagesa lot with the community via GoPass program and their themed train events.
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Item 6.b. (cont) She highlights the partnerships Caltrain has on major initiatives from safety enhancements, corridor crossing strategy, and more transit oriented development. The service has continuously improved in frequency, on-time performance, and ridership.
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Item 6.b. (cont) Fromson speaks on the regional benefits and daily impact the system makes on the community.
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Item 6.b. Caltrain's Executive Director Michelle Bouchard provides a Caltrain funding update. Caltrain finds themselves out of one-time funds and in need of a permanent source of funds. She invites Casey Fromson, Chief of Staff, to present the Overview and Budget.
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Item 6.a. (cont) She mentions attending Silicon Valley Pride this past Sunday alongside Bouchard and transit partner, VTA.
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Item 6.a. (cont) Chan talks about the Move Bay Area Summit last Friday where herself and Caltrain GM Michelle Bouchard spoke on the panel Successes to Share and shared the stage with US Representative Nancy Pelosi.
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Happy Transit Month! 🚌 We've been up to: - Celebrating 50 Years of Service ✨ - Planning our 9/26 Celebration (& you're invited!) - Expanding Ride Plus 🚐 - Building the RIDE Feedback Team πŸ“ Let's catch up! 🚏 Read more of #NextStop: SamTrans E-News: mailchi.mp/samtrans/samtrans…]
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"SamTrans turning 50 is more than a transit milestone - it's a story about how a County chose to grow together, rather than apart." Thank you to @SAMCEDA CEO/President Rosanne Foust for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. πŸ’™
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Happy #BusFriday β€” and PokΓ©mon Worlds! 🚌 We ran into one of our favorite electric buddies over at Salesforce Transit Center earlier today. ⚑🀭 Heading to SF for Worlds? Routes 292, 397, EPX and FCX will get you there. Plan your route to catch 'em all at samtrans.com/schedulesmaps
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Today, we attended the Move Bay Area WEST: Connecting the Bay summit in San Francisco. Thank you to Move Bay Area for inviting us. We appreciate the opportunity to work collaboratively to develop solutions to our regional transportation challenges.
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50 years of buses on the road β€” and it's always been our mechanics making it happen behind the scenes. Our maintenance team ensures the safety, quality, and reliability of transit in the Peninsula - and we want you to be part of that legacy. Join us at samtrans.com/gearup
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