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Nov. 7, 2018

SamTrans Board Accepting Applications for Coastside Public Member

The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill the Coastside public member seat on its board that will expire on Dec. 31, 2022. The Board sets policy for the District, which is responsible for the Countywide SamTrans bus service and paratransit service for people who are not able to ride regular fixed-route service.

The District also operates a network of shuttles that connect rail lines to major employment sites and is involved in the Grand Boulevard Initiative, as well as transit-oriented development. In addition, the District also is the managing agency for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.

Public members who apply must be residents of a Coastside city and not have held public office for one year, and are appointed by six members of the SamTrans board – the three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors and the three members appointed by the City Selection Committee. Each appointment has a four-year term.

The board consists of nine members: three members who are appointed by the City Selection Committee, who are council members representing the northern, central and southern portions of the county; and three public members, one of whom is a Coastside resident. Regular meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, November 30. The application is available at www.samtrans.com/boardofdirect... or by calling 650-­508­-6279.

The San Mateo County Transit District is a mobility leader, providing transportation choices and a sustainable future that meets the needs of our diverse community.

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About the San Mateo County Transit District:

The San Mateo County Transit District operates 70 SamTrans routes throughout San Mateo County. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the San Mateo County Transit District also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. The San Mateo County Transit District has provided bus service to San Mateo County customers since 1976.

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