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The San Mateo County Transit District launches three improved services to support mobility

The San Mateo County Transit District is launching three updated resources to help make it easier for older adults to find SamTrans and Caltrain information, plan trips and stay independent.

The coordinated offerings include the Senior Mobility Guide, PeninsulaRides.com, and the Mobility Resource Center — a suite of services (print, online and phone) aimed at helping older adults, people with disabilities, and their families navigate transportation options throughout San Mateo County.

“Transportation is essential to staying independent, connected and active,” said, Program Coordinator of Senior and Veteran Mobility Margaret Baggerly. “These updated options give older adults and their caregivers simple, reliable tools to find the help and information they need — whether they prefer a printed guide, online resources or assistance over the phone.”

Senior Mobility Guide

The newly updated Senior Mobility Guide is a comprehensive, easy-to-use printed resource featuring transportation options available in San Mateo County. Copies are available at local senior centers and libraries and are offered in English, Spanish and Chinese.

PeninsulaRides.com

Our refreshed PeninsulaRides.com serves as an online transportation resource hub, providing direct links to programs and service providers across the county. The website helps users quickly identify transit, paratransit and community transportation options that match their needs.

Mobility Resource Center

The Mobility Resource Center provides personalized assistance by phone, helping residents find and connect with transportation services.

1-800-660-4287, option 3

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(TTY 650-508-6448)

Available seven days a week (including holidays):

7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends and holidays

Together, the three resources, run by the San Mateo County Transit District, create a one-stop support network designed to make transportation options easier to understand and use for older adults throughout the county.

For more information on these resources, pick up a copy of the Senior Mobility Guide, visit PeninsulaRides.com or call the Mobility Resource Center.

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The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) operates 74 bus routes, two on-demand service areas and paratransit, serving more than 10-million riders annually. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the District also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. 

Serving San Mateo County since 1976, SamTrans is celebrating 50 years of connecting communities, supporting mobility, and advancing public transportation throughout the county. SamTrans is proud to have twice been named Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association, recognizing the agency’s excellence in safety, service, operations, and innovation.

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About Caltrain: Owned and operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, Caltrain provides rail service from San Francisco to San Jose, with commute service to Gilroy. Serving the region since 1863, Caltrain is the oldest continually operating rail system west of the Mississippi and the first railroad to convert from diesel to electric power in a generation.