Supervisor Kniss appointed to Caltrain board
Jesse Dungan - 11/11/2010
Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss has been appointed to Caltrain's board of directors, bringing to it a long-absent voice from the northern part of the county.
Jesse Dungan - 11/11/2010
Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss has been appointed to Caltrain's board of directors, bringing to it a long-absent voice from the northern part of the county.
Caltrain assertive in race for federal funds
Gennady Sheyner - 05/18/2010
California High-Speed Rail Authority needs Caltrain's right of way for the Peninsula segment but lags in approvals, threatening early funding
Gennady Sheyner - 05/18/2010
California High-Speed Rail Authority needs Caltrain's right of way for the Peninsula segment but lags in approvals, threatening early funding
Caltrain asserts itself in race for federal funds
Gennady Sheyner - 05/18/2010
The two agencies responsible for building the Peninsula section of the high-speed-rail system now find themselves in a competitive race for federal-stimulus funds, Caltrain's chief spokesman told the Palo Alto City Council Monday night.
Gennady Sheyner - 05/18/2010
The two agencies responsible for building the Peninsula section of the high-speed-rail system now find themselves in a competitive race for federal-stimulus funds, Caltrain's chief spokesman told the Palo Alto City Council Monday night.
Caltrain releases draft short-range plan
staff - 11/10/2009
Caltrain is seeking pubic comments on its annual Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) update. The plan, which covers fiscal years 2010 through 2018, includes a 10-year operating and capital plan, and financial projections used to qualify for state and federal funds.
staff - 11/10/2009
Caltrain is seeking pubic comments on its annual Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) update. The plan, which covers fiscal years 2010 through 2018, includes a 10-year operating and capital plan, and financial projections used to qualify for state and federal funds.
Authority seeks input on spending
Shaun Bishop - 09/03/2008
If you're tired of those bumps on Woodside Road or that tricky interchange on Highway 101, county officials want to hear about it.
Shaun Bishop - 09/03/2008
If you're tired of those bumps on Woodside Road or that tricky interchange on Highway 101, county officials want to hear about it.
Caltrain budgets funds for new bridges, crossing arms
Shaun Bishop - 08/07/2008
A capital improvements budget approved Thursday will pay for the replacement of four century-old Caltrain bridges in San Mateo.
Shaun Bishop - 08/07/2008
A capital improvements budget approved Thursday will pay for the replacement of four century-old Caltrain bridges in San Mateo.
Planners to prioritize transportation projects
Staff - 06/10/2008
San Francisco Bay area planners and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) members are seeking input on how to spend about $30 billion in discretionary transportation dollars over a 25-year period before finalizing a long-term regional transportation plan.
Staff - 06/10/2008
San Francisco Bay area planners and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) members are seeking input on how to spend about $30 billion in discretionary transportation dollars over a 25-year period before finalizing a long-term regional transportation plan.
Caltrain campaigns for contenders' visit
Will Oremus - 02/01/2008
Does the road to the presidency involve a stop on Caltrain?
Will Oremus - 02/01/2008
Does the road to the presidency involve a stop on Caltrain?
Locals will help steer transit agencies
Will Oremus - 12/15/2007
San Mateo council members Carole Groom and John Lee were elected Friday night to help lead SamTrans and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, respectively. They were chosen by the City Selection Committee, a group of the country's 20 mayors that are tasked with choosing local elected officials to serve on regional bodies.
Will Oremus - 12/15/2007
San Mateo council members Carole Groom and John Lee were elected Friday night to help lead SamTrans and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, respectively. They were chosen by the City Selection Committee, a group of the country's 20 mayors that are tasked with choosing local elected officials to serve on regional bodies.
MTC to dole out transit funding
Erik N. Nelson - 06/27/2007
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is set to distribute $419 million for Bay Area public transit today while it resolves a longstanding dispute between three Peninsula transit agencies over buying the tracks that Caltrain uses.
Erik N. Nelson - 06/27/2007
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is set to distribute $419 million for Bay Area public transit today while it resolves a longstanding dispute between three Peninsula transit agencies over buying the tracks that Caltrain uses.
1B transit funds may be near
Edward Carpenter - 05/14/2007
A nearly $9 million bill to Muni for Caltrain's right-of-way through San Francisco appears on the verge of coming due.
Edward Carpenter - 05/14/2007
A nearly $9 million bill to Muni for Caltrain's right-of-way through San Francisco appears on the verge of coming due.
Tissier gets new appointment
Staff - 03/30/2007
San Mateo County Supervisor Adrienne Tissier has been appointed to head the committee responsible for recommending funding projects to the regional Metropolitan Transportation Commission, according to an aide in Tissier's office.
Staff - 03/30/2007
San Mateo County Supervisor Adrienne Tissier has been appointed to head the committee responsible for recommending funding projects to the regional Metropolitan Transportation Commission, according to an aide in Tissier's office.
Caltrain balks at having schedule reviewed
Will Oremus - 03/02/2007
A casual request from San Mateo County Supervisor Jerry Hill at a Caltrain Joint Powers Board meeting Thursday sparked an unplanned exchange that uncovered lingering tension over the transit agency's scheduling overhaul.
Will Oremus - 03/02/2007
A casual request from San Mateo County Supervisor Jerry Hill at a Caltrain Joint Powers Board meeting Thursday sparked an unplanned exchange that uncovered lingering tension over the transit agency's scheduling overhaul.
Passengers to protest fines
Mark Abramson - 12/07/2006
Commuters hit in the wallets with hefty fines for crossing the tracks at Caltrain's Hillsdale station last month while the pedestrian crossing arms were down plan to take their complaints to the transit system's board of directors.
Mark Abramson - 12/07/2006
Commuters hit in the wallets with hefty fines for crossing the tracks at Caltrain's Hillsdale station last month while the pedestrian crossing arms were down plan to take their complaints to the transit system's board of directors.
Translink connecting Bay Area
Staff - 11/18/2006
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced Friday that after 15 years of development, TransLink cards, which will be valid for fare payment to multiple Bay Area transit providers, will be available in the next few weeks.
Staff - 11/18/2006
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced Friday that after 15 years of development, TransLink cards, which will be valid for fare payment to multiple Bay Area transit providers, will be available in the next few weeks.
Caltrain receives national honor
Staff - 10/16/2006
Caltrain took top honors at the American Public Transportation Association meeting in San Jose for its print advertising campaign, according to spokesman Jonah Weinberg.
Staff - 10/16/2006
Caltrain took top honors at the American Public Transportation Association meeting in San Jose for its print advertising campaign, according to spokesman Jonah Weinberg.
Officials discuss future of Caltrain
Beth Winegarner - 08/14/2006
Big changes are barreling down the Caltrain corridor, and officials in some Peninsula cities are thinking ahead so those changes can be spun into downtown improvements - rather than slicing cities in half.
Beth Winegarner - 08/14/2006
Big changes are barreling down the Caltrain corridor, and officials in some Peninsula cities are thinking ahead so those changes can be spun into downtown improvements - rather than slicing cities in half.
Connections hamper area's transit
Edward Carpenter - 02/13/2006
Transit agencies could make connections far easier for commuters by improving signs, providing real-time schedule information and installing weather protection and ample seats at stops, according to a new report.
Edward Carpenter - 02/13/2006
Transit agencies could make connections far easier for commuters by improving signs, providing real-time schedule information and installing weather protection and ample seats at stops, according to a new report.
No need to refrain from poetry on train
Sal Pizarro - 01/25/2006
Caltrain is holding a contest for rider-poets to express their love for Caltrain in verse.
Sal Pizarro - 01/25/2006
Caltrain is holding a contest for rider-poets to express their love for Caltrain in verse.
Caltrain defends push-pull technology
Edward Carpenter - 01/19/2006
Caltrain officials said Thursday that they see no reason to convert to an all-pull locomotive train system over the current push-pull system, despite testimony before a state legislative panel that the severity of accidents may increase with push trains.
Edward Carpenter - 01/19/2006
Caltrain officials said Thursday that they see no reason to convert to an all-pull locomotive train system over the current push-pull system, despite testimony before a state legislative panel that the severity of accidents may increase with push trains.