SamTrans&apos; Director of Real Estate and Property Development, Brian Fitzpatrick, offers insight into the District&apos;s land use over the years along with Caltrain&apos;s new transit-oriented development policy (or as we loving call it, "Tod") and what it means for the agency&apos;s future. 

Wheel Talk

Episode 7: Transit-Oriented Development

SamTrans Director of Bus Maintenance Dave Harbour explains what it takes to be a SamTrans bus. We talk about buying new buses and retiring the old, Wi-Fi implementation, the future of SamTrans&apos; electrified fleet and what it takes to keep over 300 buses in working order.

Episode 6: The Life Cycle of a SamTrans Bus

We continue our conversation about Caltrain&apos;s maintenance operations and future improvements coming with electrification from a high level perspective with Chief Operating Officer, Michelle Bouchard.

Episode 5: Caltrain Maintenance 101 (Part 2)

Get the scoop on Caltrain’s day-to-day maintenance operations. With electrified service on the horizon and the ever-present challenges of an aging fleet, this month&apos;s episode offers insight into the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our trains moving, the state of the railroad and the exciting future ahead with new electric trains.

Episode 4: Caltrain Maintenance 101 (Part 1)

SamTrans Director of Planning, Christy Wegener, talks about the agency&apos;s recently launched Express Bus Route FCX operating between Foster City and San Francisco. We dive into the US-101 Express Bus Feasibility Study, what we&apos;re learning about the new route and travel patterns, as well as the future of express bus service in San Mateo County.

Episode 3: Route FCX and the Future of Express Bus

SamTrans Board Director Peter Ratto talks about the impact of Measure W, a voter-approved San Mateo County 1/2 cent transportation sales tax that passed in November, 2018 and went into effect July 1, 2019.

Episode 2: How Measure W Drives Better Transportation

We kick off this series with a focus on rail safety and infrastructure. Rob Scarpino, Caltrain&apos;s Deputy Director of Rail Infrastructure, talks about the agency&apos;s efforts to improve its crossings to keep people safe. Nancy Sheehan of California&apos;s Operation Lifesaver closes the hour with a conversation around rail safety awareness. Join us for some Wheel Talk!

Episode 1: Improving Safety on Caltrain Tracks

Wheel Talk is a show about the inner workings of Caltrain, SamTrans and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, hosted by your friendly neighborhood public servants Alex Eisenhart and Dan Lieberman. Join us for a wonky ride through the world of public transportation and the work we do to keep you moving.