Best SamTrans Podcasts (2025)

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The Big Sync: Making Bay Area transit transfers seamless 22:11

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15d ago22:11

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Send us a text 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 Network and Operations Planning Adina Levin, Seamless Bay Area Executive Director The Big Sync: How SamTrans Is Teaming Up to Improve Transit Transfer…

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Learn why hydrogen power is the next big tool for public transit 16:30

6M ago16:30

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Send us a text The first hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) to serve public transit customers along the peninsula are now in service, with many more on the way in the weeks, months and years to come. The San Mateo County Transit District, or SamTrans, recently placed an order for 108 additional hydrogen busses, marking the largest order of i…

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Episode 7: Transit-Oriented Development 55:19

5+ y ago55:19

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Send us a text SamTrans' Director of Real Estate and Property Development, Brian Fitzpatrick, offers insight into the District's land use over the years along with Caltrain's new transit-oriented development policy (or as we loving call it, "Tod") and what it means for the agency's future.By San Mateo County Transit District

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Episode 6: The Life Cycle of a SamTrans Bus 58:09

5+ y ago58:09

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Send us a text SamTrans Director of Bus Maintenance Dave Harbour explains what it takes to be a SamTrans bus. We talk about buying new buses and retiring the old, Wi-Fi implementation, the future of SamTrans' electrified fleet and what it takes to keep over 300 buses in working order.By San Mateo County Transit District

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Episode 5: Caltrain Maintenance 101 (Part 2) 1:03:30

5+ y ago1:03:30

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Send us a text We continue our conversation about Caltrain's maintenance operations and future improvements coming with electrification from a high level perspective with Chief Operating Officer, Michelle Bouchard.By San Mateo County Transit District

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Episode 4: Caltrain Maintenance 101 (Part 1) 52:01

5+ y ago52:01

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Send us a text Get the scoop on Caltrain’s day-to-day maintenance operations. With electrified service on the horizon and the ever-present challenges of an aging fleet, this month's episode offers insight into the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our trains moving, the state of the railroad and the exciting future ahead with new electric trains.…

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Episode 3: Route FCX and the Future of Express Bus 56:43

6y ago56:43

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Send us a text SamTrans Director of Planning, Christy Wegener, talks about the agency's recently launched Express Bus Route FCX operating between Foster City and San Francisco. We dive into the US-101 Express Bus Feasibility Study, what we're learning about the new route and travel patterns, as well as the future of express bus service in San Mateo…

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Episode 2: How Measure W Drives Better Transportation 33:04

6y ago33:04

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Send us a text SamTrans Board Director Peter Ratto talks about the impact of Measure W, a voter-approved San Mateo County 1/2 cent transportation sales tax that passed in November, 2018 and went into effect July 1, 2019.By San Mateo County Transit District

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Episode 1: Improving Safety on Caltrain Tracks 56:50

6y ago56:50

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Send us a text We kick off this series with a focus on rail safety and infrastructure. Rob Scarpino, Caltrain's Deputy Director of Rail Infrastructure, talks about the agency's efforts to improve its crossings to keep people safe. Nancy Sheehan of California's Operation Lifesaver closes the hour with a conversation around rail safety awareness. Joi…