SMART Trains begins building Healdsburg extension

SMART Train's extension to Healdsburg is on-track to open in about three years' time.

Years in the making: SMART train extension in the North Bay arrives

In a time when mass transit is struggling nationwide, one Bay Area system is doing great and expanding in the North Bay. It is a rare transit success story for its time.

Caltrans removes encampment, unhoused folks say nowhere to go

The Joe Rodota Trail became the scene of yet another teardown of a homeless encampment right next to the SMART Train tracks in Santa Rosa.

Is the Marin Sonoma SMART train doomed?

Civil Grand Jury has concluded that the Sonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit District SMART trains may have to close before the end of this decade. It will all hinge on renewing a tiny tax.

Pilot program launches for transit pass compatible with all Bay Area transit agencies

A two-year pilot project launched this week that will examine the viability of a transit pass that is compatible with every public transit agency in the nine-county Bay Area.

SMART Train Larkspur expansion opens, now goes to the Golden Gate Ferry

17 years after it was conceived, and just over two years since it was originally built, SMART Train's Larkspur Ferry Station was dedicated and opened Friday.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at two SMART train stations next week

The Larkspur Station ceremony is 1 p.m. Dec. 13 followed by festivities and refreshments at the Marin Country Mart at 2257 Larkspur Circle across from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. 

Simulated SMART service to the new Larkspur station begins

Simulated SMART service to the new Larkspur station began Sunday, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit announced.

North Bay's SMART train clears another hurdle
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The City of San Rafael signed off on construction of the SMART train's final leg into Larkspur Monday night. However, there was some last-minute concerns raised by residents and merchants.

SMART trains set to debut
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The new SMART passenger rail trains are set to make their debut soon in the Bay Area. Tom Vacar reports on what you need to know.