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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Caltrain Ridership Remains Strong Through FY26
Caltrain’s ridership continued to grow through FY26, providing over 12.5 million rides...
World Cup Fans exiting train
Caltrain wins national safety award for second straight year
Caltrain has won one of the public transit industry’s highest honors for safety for the sec...
Young riders depart Caltrain
Young People Ride Caltrain for $1, From the Mall to Outside Lands
For just $1, young riders (5-18, 4 and under always ride for free) can hop on Caltrain and go...
Commuter on the train
Caltrain seeks volunteer for Citizens Advisory Committee
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which manages Caltrain, is seeking a San Mateo Cou...
overhead view of Guadalupe River and Bridge
Caltrain Temporarily Suspending Train Service Between San Jose Diridon and Tamien to Complete Repairs to Guadalupe River Bridge