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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

LAN part of construction management team for Caltrain improvements

Some of the projects under the capital program include grade separations, station upgrades, bridge replacements, crossings improvements.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

Caltrain joins regional pilot program for means-based fares

The program will allow low-income transit riders to qualify for a discount through the use of a Clipper card.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2018

Caltrain switches to 100% renewable energy

This past September, California enacted Senate Bill 100 which requires that the state’s electricity come from 100% greenhouse gas-free sources by 2045.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

SFMTA could withhold $9.7M for troubled Transbay Transit Center

Building was shuttered in September, after workers found fissures in two steel beams that support the bus deck and rooftop park.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Caltrain plan suggests ridership could increase 300% by 2040

The projections were part of an unconstrained assessment of the market for rail service along the Caltrain corridor.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Calif.'s SamTrans launches mobile app

Will allow riders to purchase and activate tickets from their smartphone devices, plan trips, and get real-time bus location and schedule information.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority names N. Calif. regional director

Boris  Lipkin has previously served in several roles with the high-speed rail program since 2011.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2018

Caltrain takes new approach to fare enforcement

In the past, Caltrain has used a proof-of-payment/honor-based system, and conductors were responsible for daily fare inspections.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2018

MARTA, Caltrain, SamTrans receive APTA sustainability awards

The agencies were recognized for water conservation practices, renewable electricity usage, and emissions reduction.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2018

Caltrain launching pilot program to speed boarding process

Titled “Bikes Board First,” the project aims to do exactly that; allow bicyclists to board bike cars first at the Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Redwood City stations.

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