This month, SamTrans and Caltrain are hosting public meetings to consider proposed changes to fare rates and daily parking charges.
As part of the proposed changes, adults riding Caltrain could pay up to 50 cents more and daily parking fees could increase from $5 to $5.50 for a day pass while monthly rates would increase from $50 to $55. If approved, the new rates could go into effect in 2016. Caltrain is hosting several community workshops this month prior to a public hearing by its board of directors.
In San Mateo County, Caltrain’s community meeting will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, and the public hearing of its Board of Directors at 10 a.m. Nov. 5. Both meetings will be held at the Caltrain Administrative Offices, 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos. Visit caltrain.org for more information about the proposed changes as well as other meeting dates this month in Gilroy, San Francisco and Mountain View.
SamTrans hasn’t raised fares since 2010 and is proposing a series of increases over the next three years. Based on the proposal, an adult ticket would increase from $2 to $2.25 in January 2016 and to $2.50 in 2019. Monthly adult passes would increase from $64 to $65.50 in 2016 and to $72 in 2019. Discount one-way tickets and monthly passes would also increase.
The SamTrans Board of Directors will meet 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos. Visit samtrans.com for more information and a breakdown of increases for various bus tickets.
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