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Four Bay Area Rides to Celebrate Advocacy

Train, bike, walk, roll... this weekend Bay Area advocates have several opportunities to experience their successes

November 18, 2024

Caltrain Celebrates Electric Service

Some musings about Saturday's Caltrain electrification party and a last victory lap for the start of full service

September 24, 2024

Caltrain Electric Service Begins…

...and a celebration of a bike-lane victory on Frida Kahlo and Judson

September 23, 2024

Do Caltrain’s New Trains Have Enough Bike Space?

If a recent ride on a rush hour train of 'electric multiple units' is any indication, the answer to that is a big fat NO

August 26, 2024

Commentary: Caltrain Electrification is Great. But it’s Hardly ‘Pioneering’ or a ‘First’

While the state rightfully celebrates Caltrain electrification, it's important not to live in a fantasy world. This is bread-and-butter infrastructure. And California is still way behind, thanks to the self-inflicted wounds of the past

August 14, 2024

Caltrain Starts First Phase of Electric Service

For now, electric trains will be randomly mixed into the existing diesel schedules as the agency prepares for full service

August 13, 2024

Caltrain Passes Weekend Test

Power systems held under the full load. Caltrain remains on track for a launch of electric service in September

June 11, 2024