Caltrain Promotes Rail Safety Every month, Caltrain oper- gram and Twitter to share their call the Transit Police at ates more than 138,000 miles thoughts on rail safety using 1.877.723.7245. Connection up and down the Peninsula, #CaltrainSafe. • A typical Caltrain train can carrying an ever-growing num- Caltrain's rail safety promo- take almost a mile to stop, Summer 2015 Information for Customers ber of people to work, to play tion is in conjunction with even when emergency and to many other destinations. Operation Lifesaver's "See brakes are applied. Trains have become a rou- Tracks? Think Train!" national • Only cross Caltrain tracks RRoadoad cclosures:losures: tine part of daily life in this campaign. at designated crossings Board Approves Operating region, but it only takes a split At Caltrain, safety is number and when it is safe to do so. BBridgesridges ttoo bbee second for someone to drop one. Accidents on the tracks are While it might not be the and Capital Budgets their guard and tragedy can always preventable by paying quickest route, it is the rreplacedeplaced strike. Ignoring basic safety attention and observing a few safest. rules near railroad tracks can rail safety tips. To be a part of • Even though they might look FY2016 Capital Budget In late July, Caltrain began Total: $200.8 million Caltrain road closures associated with be a devastating decision. the conversation, pick a favorite as if they're moving rather Modernization Throughout the month of safety tip and share it on social slowly, Caltrain reaches a top 61% $122.5 M the San Mateo Bridges Re- June, Caltrain promoted safe media with #CaltrainSafe. speed of 79 miles per hour. placement Project. behavior around railroad tracks At that speed, they cover the The first closure is the Tilton Examples of tips: Right of Way/ through a series of online, print length of a football field in Signals & Avenue bridge area, which will • If you encounter an emer- Communication and radio ads, in addition to a less than three seconds. 13.2% $26.6 M be closed for up to eight weeks social media campaign asking gency on Caltrain or see to through traffic on Tilton from something suspicious, B Street to Delaware Street, as riders to use Facebook, Insta- Operational Improvements/ Enchancements Legal well as along North Railroad 8 1.4% $2.9 M Mandate Avenue within one block of 1.0% $1.9 M Caltrain Connection is produced Rolling Tilton. Stock by the Peninsula Corridor Joint $4.0 M Station & 2.0% Intermodal Planning/ Powers Board. Comments, Access Studies $39.8 M questions, contributions and $3.1 M 19.8% suggestions should be directed to: 1.6%

Mary Knuckles, editor In June, Caltrain's Board 60 percent, one of the highest [email protected] of Directors unanimously ap- in the nation among public Caltrain Connection proved balanced operating and transit agencies. Despite the P.O. Box 3006 capital budgets for Fiscal Year high return rate, it still means San Carlos, CA 94070-1306 2016, which began July 1. that roughly 40 percent of The $139.2 million operating Caltrain's operating budget Caltrain Board of Directors budget covers the day-to-day must be funded through other Adrienne Tissier, chair functions of the rail system. sources. Perry Woodward, vice chair Caltrain doesn't have a Caltrain's $200.8 million José Cisneros dedicated funding source. Its capital budget, which covers IT CAN TAKE Malia Cohen operating budget comes from long-term infrastructure im- Jeff Gee passenger fares, one-time provement and maintenance Rose Guilbault sources and the rail agency's projects, is being funded Ash Kalra three partners: the City and through a combination of Tom Nolan County of San Francisco, the federal, regional and state Ken Yeager San Mateo County Transit grants, along with $5 million Similar road closures at the District and the Santa Clara contributions from each of its Monte Diablo Avenue, Santa TO STOP A TRAIN. Jim Hartnett partner agencies. The capital Inez Avenue and Poplar Avenue Executive Director Valley Transportation Authority. The rail agency's farebox budget includes funds for the bridge areas will take place one recovery rate – the percent of Caltrain Modernization Pro- at a time following the Tilton expenses paid for by passenger gram, which will electrify the ® www.caltrain.com 1.800.660.4287 caltrain.com/safety #CaltrainSafe fares – is more than railroad by 2020. continued on page 6

CCT-Caltrain_Connection-SUMMER2015_FINAL.inddT-Caltrain_Connection-SUMMER2015_FINAL.indd SpreadSpread 1 ofof 4 - Pages(8,Pages(8, 1)1) 77/24/2015/24/2015 12:52:2312:52:23 PMPM Agency Receives Grant for Upcoming Service for EEVENTSVENTS CCALENDARALENDAR ® Levi’s Stadium Events Take Caltrain to these special Bike Parking Management events. The station name and The 49er faithful and concert to VTA light rail. The VTA portion any additional transit service While cycling has proven to goers can count on Caltrain get- of the pass will expire at 3 a.m. are listed below each event. be an effective commute choice ting them to Levi's® Stadium. Another good alternative is for passengers looking to make The multi-purpose 68,000- Clipper. Customers also can use "first- or last-mile" connections seat facility also hosts concerts, VTA's new mobile ticketing app Aug. 14 – Aug. 30 between their workplaces and top-tier soccer events, the Foster to buy tickets in advance. West Side Story homes and Caltrain stations, Farms Bowl and Super Bowl 50 On event days, people who Fox Theatre capacity issues are putting an in 2016. drive to the Mountain View www.broadwaybythebay.org increasing strain on the bikes Customers heading to the station to take light rail must onboard system. Despite dedi- stadium can buy a joint Caltrain/ buy a parking permit at the cating two train cars and up to VTA adult Day Pass from all Caltrain ticket machine. Also, 80 spots per train to bike space, Caltrain ticket machines. It's open alcoholic beverages are Aug. 15 – 16 Caltrain is still sometimes unable quick and easy. Just select the prohibited on Caltrain begin- Burlingame on the to meet demand. Caltrain/VTA Day Pass Mountain ning at 9 p.m. on game or event Avenue Caltrain recently received a View (Levi's® Stadium) button on days. Food and beverages aren't Burlingame Avenue $134,123 state grant for a Bike the home screen. The Caltrain allowed on VTA at anytime. www.burlingamechamber.org Parking Management Plan. The portion of the Day Pass will be For information, visit study will focus on expanding valid from your boarding zone to www.caltrain.com/levisstadium. and improving the system of zone 3, where you can transfer 2 wayside bike parking offered at Aug. 30 7 the agency's 32 stations. Surveys San Jose Pride Festival and focus groups will be used to Woz Way & San Carlos Street identify the needs of bicyclists administration of Caltrain's cur- study will lay the groundwork www.svpride.com and the factors that influence rent and planned bicycle parking for the ongoing expansion of the them to take their bikes onboard facilities and will provide recom- parking system by defining clear VTA light rail the train rather than park at a mendations to help the parking performance measures, goals station. system better serve customers and targets for wayside bicycle The study also will consider in an efficient and financially amenities. Sept. 5 – 6 the operation, maintenance and sustainable manner. Finally, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival Downtown Millbrae www.miramarevents.com/ Stanford Station = Cardinal Football millbrae Add Caltrain to your game mile north of campus. Customers Day Pass at their origin station. Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey® plan for all seven Stanford foot- who are purchasing tickets from For more information, visit ball games starting with the ticket machines should buy a www.caltrain.com/stanfordfootball. Presents Circus XTREME Oct. 6 – 12 season opener against University Aug. 20 - 30 of Central Florida on Saturday, Fleet Week Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. HOME GAME SCHEDULE SAP Center at San Jose San Francisco Waterfront Designated trains will serve www.fleetweek.us Bring your Caltrain same-day ticket or San Francisco station the stadium station before and Oregon State Oct. 3 Arizona Nov. 14 to the arena Box Offi ce the day of the show Muni N-Judah or after each Saturday game, in- to SAVE $5 on tickets. E-Embarcadero (weekends cluding opening day. The UCLA (Offer excludes Front Row and VIP seats. No double discounts.) only) Stanford Stadium station does Oct. 15 Nov. 21 Cal Berkeley (Use ) not have Clipper or ticket Take Caltrain to the Greatest Show on Earth! machines. Clipper users (8-ride or e-cash) should use the Palo Oct. 24 Washington Nov 28 Notre Dame www.caltrain.com/savings www.ringling.com Alto station, located one-half

CCT-Caltrain_Connection-SUMMER2015_FINAL.inddT-Caltrain_Connection-SUMMER2015_FINAL.indd SpreadSpread 2 ofof 4 - Pages(2,Pages(2, 7)7) 77/24/2015/24/2015 12:52:3812:52:38 PMPM RRoadoad CClosureslosures Annual Passenger Count Posted Fast Facts continued from page 1 Track the Fun closure. Construction activities Summer is here! Get out involve assembling the new and enjoy all the great events, concerts and farmers markets bridge structure and demolishing the Fun the old bridge structure on site. happening just steps from a Caltrain station. Pick up Track The construction work also on trains or view at will require no through train www.caltrain.com/trackthefun. traffic for one weekend day per Also, check out special offers at bridge. Caltrain will set up a bus www.caltrain.com/savings. bridge to keep customers on the • • • move. Notifications will be pro- Reasonable Modification vided approximately one month Caltrain is committed to mak- before each bus bridge. ing reasonable modifications to Caltrain, in cooperation with its policies, practices and proce- the City of San Mateo, is prepar- dures to ensure full access to its service for customers with dis- ing to replace the four 100-year- Since 2010, Caltrain has ex- The findings of the annual abilities. To request for a reason- old rail bridges, which no longer able modification, call Customer perienced a 71 percent increase ridership count, which was con- Bikes and Caltrain meet current seismic safety Service at 1.800.660.4287 (TTY standards. in ridership, carrying an average ducted in January and February, 650.508.6448) or visit With a growing ridership, placed on seats and must The $38 million project will of 58,245 people on an average is posted online. Each person www.caltrain.com/Reasonable- both wheeled and non-wheeled, not block aisles, stairs or ensure that the aging bridges weekday. who boards and alights from all Modification. • • • it's a great time to review vestibules. are safe and equipped to meet Ridership growth continues the trains, including those with Caltrain's bicycle information • For safety reasons, please the region's future transportation to strain capacity in peak peri- bikes, is counted for all weekday Advanced Signal System so that all can have a more keep aisles clear in the bike needs, including new electrified ods with some trains operating and weekend trains. Caltrain Video Released 6 Want an inside look at the 3 pleasant ride. car, as well as in the other rail service, and improved traffic at 140 percent of capacity. uses the data to measure To help meet ridership de- ridership by station and train, new Positive Train Control System cars. flow on city streets. The project that Caltrain is installing along • Boarding with a bike? • Use a destination tag on your began in fall 2014 and is ex- mand, Caltrain added a sixth car and compares it to the same the Caltrain corridor and onboard Check out our video on bike. Group bikes together by pected to be completed by to all of its Bombardier trains. data from the previous year. trains? Check out this video at boarding and alighting at destination. For tags, ask a May 2016. The annual ridership count Analysis of the ridership numbers www.caltrain.com/CBOSSPTC. www.caltrain.com/bicycles. conductor. For more information, please also showed that Caltrain carries and passenger use of stations It explains the new communica- There's also a video about • Riding bikes, scooters and call the dedicated construction an average of 6,207 customers and trains help guide decisions tions infrastructure that is be- ing installed to meet the federal alternatives to taking your skateboards on platforms outreach line at 650.508.7726; with bikes on weekdays, an regarding the agency's budgets. bike onboard. increase of 5.7 percent com- Ridership reports are available Railroad Safety Improvement Act and station property isn't email [email protected]; by the end of 2015. • As a courtesy, allow bicyclists allowed. Walk for safety sake. or visit the project web page at pared to last year. at www.caltrain.com/ridership to sit in the bike portion of www.caltrain.com/smbridges. the train. Check out our Bike Buzz Tips • Allow non-bike passengers posted on our Facebook page to disembark first. and @GoCaltrain Twitter account • Folding bikes must be in every Wednesday. The tips also the folded position prior to are posted to the website at Service for boarding and may not be www.caltrain.com/bikebuzz. Holidays Muni Rolls Out E-line Car Service Caltrain will operate Starting Aug. 1, Muni will expand its historic streetcar service along the a Sunday schedule on Embarcadero, from Fisherman's Wharf Labor Day, Sept. 7. to the San Francisco Caltrain Station. Schedule information The weekend-only waterfront street- is available at car service, called the E-Embarcadero, will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., www.caltrain.com SFMTA Photo/sfmta.com/photo running about every 15 minutes.

CCT-Caltrain_Connection-SUMMER2015_FINAL.inddT-Caltrain_Connection-SUMMER2015_FINAL.indd SpreadSpread 3 ofof 4 - Pages(6,Pages(6, 3)3) 77/24/2015/24/2015 12:52:3812:52:38 PMPM 4 EAT, DRINK AND 5 BE ADVENTUROUS Need inspiration for summer fun? Look no Sunnyvale, Books Inc. in Mountain View and further than Caltrain. There are quite a few detour- Burlingame, Kepler's in Menlo Park, and Barnes & worthy destinations that are just steps or a quick Noble in San Mateo. connection from a Caltrain station. Who hasn't done a pub crawl riding Caltrain. Summertime is the best time to stroll down- Wet your whistle at the Public House in San town streets full of restaurants, bars and specialty Francisco, Fiddlers Green in Millbrae, Steelhead shops. Check out San Pedro Square in San Jose, Brewing Co. in Burlingame, Pudley's Tavern & Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale, especially during Grill in San Carlos, Angelica's in Redwood City, the Summer Concert Series every Wednesday The Rose and Crown, in Palo Alto, Molly MaGee's night, Castro Street in Mountain View, and in Mountain View, Fibbar MaGee's in Sunnyvale Burlingame Avenue in Burlingame. and Poor House Bistro in San Jose. All are a short Sports and concert fans rejoice. We've got you crawl from the train station. covered for football, soccer, hockey, baseball and Movie theaters, museums, cafes, farmers concerts: SAP Center in San Jose, Levi's Stadium® markets, live theatre ... Caltrain gets you there. in Santa Clara, Stanford Stadium (Cardinal foot- Before you go, check out Track the Savings at ball) and AT&T Park in San Francisco. Check out www.caltrain.com/savings. Caltrain customers our events page at www.caltrain.com/events. enjoy special offers on events and attractions. Want to curl up with some of the best summer reads? Numerous bookstores are only a whistle Clockwise from upper left: San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, Castro St., Mt. View, Century Redwood City, Fibbar MaGee's and Leigh's, stop away. Check out Leigh's Favorite Books in Sunnyvale, SAP Center San Jose and Zombie Runner, Palo Alto.

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