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2019 – Press Releases
September 19: Law enforcement agencies to join SMART in promoting rail safety
August 28: SMART to post schedule for overnight testing
August 19: In preparation for opening the Larkspur Extension SMART to conduct overnight testing of train control systems
June 12: SMART to add a late-night train run during the Marin County Fair
June 4: SMART San Rafael Station and a portion of 3rd street in San Rafael closed this weekend for Larkspur extension construction
May 29: Weekend Street Closures: SMART to close portion of 2nd and 3rd streets in San Rafael for Larkspur extension construction
May 23: SMART to kick-off free weekend rides for youth 18 and under this summer
May 22: SMART to offer free train service Memorial Day weekend for veterans, and active duty military personnel
May 16: SMART, Sonoma County and Marin County offer veterans, and active duty military personnel and their families free train service and free entry to regional parks on Memorial Day weekend
May 15: SMART to offer free rides on weekends this summer for youth 18 and under
May 14, 2019: SMART to close portion of 2nd and 3rd streets in San Rafael for Larkspur extension construction
March 13, 2019: SMART to surpass the 100,000-cyclist mark
January 31, 2019: SMART recommended to receive for $12.6 million grant for bicycle and pedestrian pathway
January 15, 2019: SMART trains poised to reach the 1 million passenger mark
January 9, 2019: SMART conducting overnight testing for the City of Petaluma this week
2018 – Press Releases
December 10, 2018: SMART conducts overnight vehicle safety testing on four new rail cars
December 3, 2018: SMART’s Holiday Express Toy Drive Train debuts Saturday
November 14, 2018: SMART to clear brush along rail corridor
September 13, 2018: Join SMART in Promoting Rail Safety
August 15, 2018: SMART celebrates its first year of service with a festival on August 18 and free train service on the weekend of the event
July 18, 2018: SMART celebrates its first year of service with a festival on August 18 and free train service on the weekend of the event
May 24, 2018: SMART Receives Transit/Rail Project of the Year Award
April 27, 2018: Freight Operator Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co. to Conduct Positive Train Control Testing in Santa Rosa
April 26, 2018: SMART receives $21 million in state funding for its extension to Windsor
April 9, 2018: SMART secures funding from the Federal Transit Administration for the Larkspur extension
April 4, 2018: Freight Operator Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company to conduct Positive Train Control testing in Rohnert Park
March 28, 2018: Freight Operator Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company to begin Positive Train Control testing in the North Bay
March 12, 2018: SMART’s finances earn high marks from major credit rating firm
January 31, 2018: SMART Service Resumes Schedule
January 30, 2018: SMART awarded $10.5 million in Senate Bill 1 funding
January 5, 2018: SMART to add third car to popular commuter train
2017 – Press Releases
December 6, 2017: SMART Holiday Express toy drive expands to meet growing need
November 15, 2017: SMART launches two programs for businesses and individuals impacted by the Sonoma County fires
October 17, 2017: SMART continues to provide free service through Friday to assist those needing transportation
2016 – Press Releases
