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fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Links: Tesla Driver Rescued After Car Hangs Over 200-Foot Cliff at Devil's Slide

A Tesla driver suffered minor injuries Thursday after a crash that resulted in the vehicle dangling over a 200-foot cliff at Devil's Slide in San Mateo County.
East Bay real estate
#fare-increase
more#fare-increase
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

New Caltrain ticket checkers are slower than the old ones

The new cloud-based scanners take at least 10 seconds to load tickets compared to two seconds for current scanners, complicating fare enforcement significantly.
San Francisco
#embezzlement
Mission District
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Former Caltrain exec guilty of building apartment in train station

A former Caltrain executive was convicted of embezzling funds to create a secret apartment in train station.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Case of Caltrain employee charged with building secret apartment in train station heads to jury

Former Caltrain deputy director accused of misappropriating funds for a personal apartment lies in a jury's hands.
more#embezzlement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Photos of secret Caltrain station apartment show $40k in illicit renovations

A former Caltrain director misappropriated nearly $40,000 in public funds to create a personal apartment at a train station.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Caltrain will reduce its plan to increase the number of trains it runs each hour

Caltrain is revising its long-term service vision due to falling ridership and constraints on financing.
East Bay (California)
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Weekend Roundup: Bay to Breakers, Amtrak Cap Corridor Survey... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Bay to Breakers will disrupt traffic and Muni services, but supplemental train services are available for participants.
#rail-safety
more#rail-safety
#electrification
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Caltrain is red-hot with Bay Area riders, but trouble lies ahead

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Caltrain is red-hot with Bay Area riders, but trouble lies ahead

more#electrification
#palo-alto
more#palo-alto
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Paly student killed by train is identified

15-year-old Ash He, a nonbinary student from Palo Alto High School, tragically died after being struck by a Caltrain.
San Francisco
fromsf.streetsblog.org
4 months ago

Couple of Caltrain Updates - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain introduces AI technology to enhance safety at grade crossings and reduce collision risks. RailSentry shows promising results in deterring vehicle access to tracks.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Opinion: Caltrain thumbs its nose at law requiring open records

Caltrain's refusal to release public records about deaths raises concerns over transparency and accountability.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Caltrain won't say how many people died on the tracks last year

Caltrain's lack of transparency on train fatalities raises concerns about public safety and accountability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Caltrain reports major delays for all trains

Caltrain experienced major delays due to a service disruption near Palo Alto, with trains impacted in both directions and delays reaching up to 43 minutes.
East Bay (California)
Mission District
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Weekend Roundup: Happy Caltrain, Clean BART... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain's new electric service has high approval ratings, reflecting strong public support for improved transit options.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Jackknifed Big Rig, Spilled Fuel Closes Three Lanes of Southbound 101 Near SFO

A jackknifed big rig caused major traffic disruptions on southbound 101 heading to SFO, blocking lanes and spilling fuel.
#traffic-incident
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Jackknifed big rig crash on SB 101 near SFO causes fuel spill, traffic delays and Caltrain alert

A crash on Southbound 101 caused major disruptions including a fuel spill and train service interruptions.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Jackknifed big rig crash on SB 101 near SFO causes fuel spill, traffic delays and Caltrain alert

A crash on Southbound 101 caused major disruptions including a fuel spill and train service interruptions.
more#traffic-incident
fromThesanjoseblog
7 months ago

Caltrain's double tower project in Downtown San Jose moves forward

Caltrain’s partnership aims to create a significant commercial development near Diridon station to boost economic activity and transit ridership.
fromFuncheap
7 months ago

Caltrain "Holiday Train" 2024 Tour: World's Largest Toy Train (Dec. 7-8)

The Holiday Train, decorated with more than 75,000 glittering lights, brings joy and supports families in need through its annual toy drive, partnering with local charities.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago

Metrolink Officials Need to Move Forward on Electrification - Streetsblog California

Caltrain's electrification success has ignited a petition urging Metrolink to electrify its most critical lines for environmental and operational improvements.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago

Do Caltrain's New Trains Have Enough Bike Space? - Streetsblog San Francisco

"Caltrain commuters like myself know the agony and stress of crush capacity in the bike car during rush hour-this isn't a new phenomenon," wrote the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's Clarrissa Cabansagan in an email to Streetsblog. The issue reflects ongoing challenges faced by bicycle commuters trying to board during peak travel times, emphasizing the need for better capacity management on these popular routes.
Bicycling
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