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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · 5d

Great news for those using e-mobility to close those first/last-mile gaps with transit.

SamTrans @samtrans.com · 5d

Effective immediately, electric scooters and electric bikes (non-gas powered) are allowed on our buses. Scooters must be either folded or stored away. Electric bikes can be brought inside the bus if the exterior bike racks are full. To learn more: https://www.samtrans.com/rider-info/bicycles.

Bicycles | SamTrans

SamTrans and Bikes

www.samtrans.com

Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · 10d

One of my favorite Transit Month activities is when the heads of the Bay Area’s transit agencies (including @samtrans.com and @caltrain.com) do a ride-along together and riders can ask them questions face to face.
This year’s ferry to train to bus excursion was through the North Bay.

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · 13d

The views from SamTrans bus routes 294 and 117 are outstanding. It’s Bay Area Transit Month — good excuse to ride them and see for yourself.

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · 16d

Let your voice be heard on this important initiative to make transit easier to use in the Bay Area:
blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/mtc-in...

MTC invites survey participants to weigh in on bus stop sign designs

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Bay Area transit agencies invite the public to take a short survey about new bus stop sign designs.

blog.bayareametro.gov

Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Sep 6

How to turn this historic highway into a complete street for everyone: bikes, pedestrians, buses, cars, and businesses.

SamTrans @samtrans.com · Sep 6

What's your vision for El Camino Real in San Mateo County?
Hear what experts at SamTrans, the TA, @CityofSSF, and @CaltransD4 have to say about shaping its future.
Plus, it's a great way to start your wknd!
https://bit.ly/3JNJS4l

The Grand Boulevard Initiative: Turning El Camino Real into a street for everyone | SamTrans

The Grand Boulevard Initiative is a collaboration led by SamTrans in partnership with Caltrans, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and 15 cities along the Peninsula. The goal is to en...

www.samtrans.com

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SamTrans @samtrans.com · Aug 29

On the latest episode of Wheel Talk, we trace El Camino Real’s journey—from Ohlone trade route to “King’s Highway”—and explore how the Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) is shaping its future.

🎧 Listen here: www.samtrans.com/blog/2025/08...

The Grand Boulevard Initiative: Turning El Camino Real into a street for everyone | SamTrans

The Grand Boulevard Initiative is a collaboration led by SamTrans in partnership with Caltrans, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and 15 cities along the Peninsula. The goal is to en...

www.samtrans.com

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 29

A historic California highway is gearing up for faster transit, more walkable streets, protected bike lanes and more!
www.samtrans.com/blog/2025/08...

The Grand Boulevard Initiative: Turning El Camino Real into a street for everyone | SamTrans

The Grand Boulevard Initiative is a collaboration led by SamTrans in partnership with Caltrans, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and 15 cities along the Peninsula. The goal is to en...

www.samtrans.com

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 27

I know I can see/feel the difference when I ride. Public transit in the Bay Area is safe, easy, convenient, and affordable. It’s the best way to get around!

oaklandside.org/2025/08/26/b...

BART crime plummets, police report says

The first seven months of 2025 have seen a significant decrease in both violent crimes and property crimes compared to the same period last year.

oaklandside.org

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SamTrans @samtrans.com · Aug 18

For the second straight year, SamTrans will offer 5,000 free Way2Go passes to students with the greatest financial need at Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College.

Read more: www.samtrans.com/news/samtran...

SamTrans partners with San Mateo County Community Colleges and C/CAG to provide free transit passes for students in need | SamTrans

For the second straight year, SamTrans will offer 5,000 free Way2Go passes to students with the greatest financial need at Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College. The program helps r...

www.samtrans.com

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Caltrain @caltrain.com · Aug 19

This Saturday 8/23 will be one for the books! Join us on train NB 611 for a special themed train for @bayfc.com The Show at Oracle Park.

🎟️ Also enter to win a pair of tickets for the show this weekend! 🤭

Learn more about the fan experience at www.caltrain.com/bayfc.

Bay FC | Caltrain

www.caltrain.com

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SamTrans @samtrans.com · Aug 14

Free rides. All semester. All yours. ✨
Signups are OPEN for the Way2Go pass — giving San Mateo County community college students unlimited SamTrans rides anywhere on the Peninsula for *free*. 🚌

Start your school year off right and learn more: samtrans.com/colleges

College Service | SamTrans

samtrans.com

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 15

As a dog lover and supporter of people with PTSD, thank you Sacramento. Drone shows are better anyway.
sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/08/15/j...

Joint police and fire operation leads to record-setting fireworks penalties - Sacramento City Express

The City of Sacramento has issued nearly $3 million in fines for illegal fireworks following a joint investigation by the Sacramento Fire Department and Sacramento Police Department. This total includ...

sacramentocityexpress.com

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 15

I love this store!
www.axios.com/local/san-fr...

Rainbow Grocery to celebrate 50 years as a worker‑owned staple

The SoMa based store is marking its anniversary with a celebratory block party.

www.axios.com

Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 14

When connecting transit agencies work together on arrival and departure times, riders can save up to 20 minutes on their commutes!
Learn more about this effort to improve bus and rail transfers in the Bay Area:

www.buzzsprout.com/591640/episo...

The Big Sync: Making Bay Area transit transfers seamless - Wheel Talk: Conversations on Public Transit and Mobility

Wheel Talk Guests (in order of appearance): Andy Metz, AC Transit Regional Plans Principal Planner Millie Tolleson, SamTrans Director of Planning Ted Burgwyn, Caltrain Director of Rail ...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 7

And @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social

Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 7

Love transit? Want it to get better? There are ways to make it work: Check out this conversation with AC Transit, @samtrans.com and @caltrain.com

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 5

I ride all the time, but not always between the same two stops — so this is PERFECT!

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Aug 5

This is incredible! I want one.

Bruce Halperin @brucehalperin.bsky.social · Aug 5

I made a programmable @caltrain.com bike tag using an e-ink display. It does not need a battery, drawing just enough power from the NFC antenna to refresh the display, and then requiring no power to maintain the screen afterwards. It’s perfect for occasional trips.

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Jul 31

Speeding tickets (not warnings) start tomorrow with new cameras on San Francisco city streets.
www.kqed.org/news/1205025...

SF Speed Cameras Are About to Start Ticketing. They’ve Already Helped, Officials Say | KQED

San Francisco’s 33 automated cameras have so far only given out warnings, but city transportation officials say they have already been effective in reducing speeding.

www.kqed.org

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Jul 28

So frustrating! This path is an important step to give pedestriants and cyclists better and safer connectivity with transit.
www.marinij.com/2025/07/24/t...

Trump administration rescinds San Rafael’s $1.9M path grant

The funding was supposed to support a passage connecting the Rafael Meadows neighborhood to the Marin County Civic Center, the nearby SMART station and other destinations.

www.marinij.com

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Caltrain @caltrain.com · Jul 7

The @sfgiants.com - Los Angeles Dodgers series is back in the Bay this week! Wondering how to get to the games? Make Caltrain a part of your journey, and ride with us July 11-13th!

Go Giants, Go Caltrain! ⚾️

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Jun 28

Happy Pride Weekend! Here’s the lighting of the world’s only laser Pride flag — which travels the length of Market Street in San Francisco!

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Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Jun 27

“About 100%,” are you kidding me?
sf.streetsblog.org/2025/06/23/a...

Alameda Swimming Pool Planners Assume Everyone Drives - Streetsblog San Francisco

You'd hope someone at the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department would think to mention that the Cross Alameda Trail is right next to the planned aquatic center

sf.streetsblog.org

Randol White @randolwhite.bsky.social · Jun 23

Took a YARTS bus into Yosemite National Park today, and it was so easy!!
— Didn’t have reservations, not a problem.
— No driving or parking hassles.
— Took a nap on the ride back.
I’ll never drive into Yosemite Valley again.

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