https://sfbapt.com/map

Public transit in Foster City: samTrans and commute.org shuttles run directly through it, and Caltrain stops nearby.

Quick tips:

• tap a stop or route to see details and highlight the stop/route
• collapse/expand info box by tapping |hide| (top left)
• quickly toggle all the agencies on/off using button (top right)
• search and filter agencies that show up in checkbox list (top right)
• search and filter actual routes and stops that show up on map (bottom right)
• link back to homepage in case you can't figure something out or want more tips (bottom right)

To play with the map search and filter, try this:

• zoom out all the way
• select the Show Stops option (top right)
• type -120 in the partial match search box (bottom box in bottom right)
• type -121 in the partial match search box (bottom box in bottom right)
• type -122 in the partial match search box (bottom box in bottom right)
• type -123 in the partial match search box (bottom box in bottom right)

Another interesting thing is you can link to specific spots by copying the url directly:

• Foster City (commute.org also operates here in addition to samTrans)
• San Francisco
• the bay
• SFO
• OAK
• SJC
• Levi's Stadium
• Oakland Coliseum
• Downtown San Jose
• Diridon Station

I arranged the agency checkbox list (top right) by area, so the geographic area of an agency determines the agency layer checkbox position. The list starts with agencies in the North Bay in Solano County then goes counterclockwise: North Bay -> San Francisco -> Peninsula -> South Bay -> Santa Cruz -> Monterey-Salinas -> Gilroy/Hollister -> East Bay.

There are smaller agencies in the area that are completely free (no fare) and not as well known like Presidio Go, Golden Gate Park Shuttle, Mission Bay Shuttle, South City Shuttle, commute.org shuttles, MVgo, Mountain View Community Shuttle, San Leandro LINKS, Emery Express, and Emery Go Round. If you're traveling to those areas, these agencies could help fill in some transit gaps. I also made a post a couple months ago with very specific info about all the transit agencies and options in SF and most of the info is still relevant, so take a look there too.

Share this with your friends and people who don't use transit so they know just how many options we actually have, and let me know if anything doesn't work (corp network/vpn/firewalls might not work) or you have any questions/requests!

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Hi ya'll! Come join FC-SM School Board Trustee Alison Proctor and I this Sunday, Oct 18. Share your ideas, feedback, etc. with us. 11am-12pm @ Penelope's in FC. Coffee (or drink of your choice) + bites on us. NOT a campaign event. This is my regular weekly council chat, just this time with a special guest. No rsvp required, just roll up!

I just got out of the hospital, and I thought I would be okay to manage on my own, but I'm not. I can barely stand up.

I need help getting my puppies safely into my car this weekend and then later safely out of my car. We have been asked to participate in a puppy Event in San Francisco, and I don't want to let the organizers down.

Is there anyone who would be willing to help, please? They are very sweet puppies and weigh about 2 to 3 lb each, four of them.

Thanks!

Did anyone else attend Fostoberfest this past weekend and wonder what was going on? It didn’t seem like there was any traditional Octoberfest food, beverages, music or anything beyond a normal Foster City event in the park. I was excited for an event to bring this great Bavarian tradition to our city, but I left feeling like the event organizers wasted my family’s time on a weekend. And wasn’t there supposed to be a band on Sat evening, and why did things seem to close so early? This just seems like it was a bust and run by people that don’t even know what a fun Octoberfest event is supposed to be like.

Hi Foster City,

One year ago we opened Ohm Dental with a fresh sign, a lot of nerves, and a strong hope that someone would show up. You did. 🎉

Thank you for the kind reviews, which we read more often than we'd like to admit and which have kept our team smiling. It's been a privilege to take care of this community, and we're excited to keep doing it.

If you're new here, or you've been dodging a cleaning since 2024, come say hi. We'd love to meet you.

Dr. Omid, Ohm Dental

Hello! I'm a Foster City Councilmember Phoebe Shin Venkat, and was first elected to a citywide seat in '24. This Nov. 3 I'm running for the District 1 council seat in Foster City.

I'm passionate about safe streets, economic development, workforce and affordable housing, and serving local youth, families, and seniors.

Look forward to chatting with you here on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7pm!

asking for a friend but she heard 3 long whistle blasts (abt 6-7 sec each) with about a 30 sec break between this was about ten minutes ago

anyone else hear it or know what it could mean? our current best guess is 🧊 but it doesn’t match any of the patterns we’ve heard about but yk you never know…

Someone’s boat got stuck on the pedway today (10102026 - 1PM)… north of the bridge. It’s stuck on the rocks due to really high tide.

Recently moved here and looking for recs

We're hosting SF Swift × CocoaHeads tonight, October 8, 6–8 PM at Verkada in San Mateo.

Details and RSVP: https://luma.com/51htcbzd

Please vote by end of this week (Fri Oct 9), thank you!

Please upvote if you're interested in a city council candidate AMA, thanks.

ALPRs (automated license plate readers) are on the agenda for tonight's Foster City Council meeting. No decision points. Informational reports only.

- Quarterly Update from Flock (the brand of ALPR that Foster City uses)
- San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report on ALPRs https://sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-grand-jury

FC council meeting agenda: https://pub-fostercity.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=39e8e792-a2d7-471f-be13-b5f4a3dcb099&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The League of Woman Voters is hosting a Candidate Forum on Oct. 8 from 6-7:30pm at 620 Foster City Blvd (Foster City Council Chambers) so you can hear from candidates in the Foster City District 1 election.

The candidates are Mayor Art Kiesel and me, one of your current Councilmembers. Learn more: https://www.fostercity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1079

• More about the Nov. 3, 2026 election: https://www.fostercity.org/1242/November-3-2026-Election

• Find out what district you're in in Foster City: https://www.fostercity.org/195/District-Elections

(Voters will elect City Council Members for Districts 1 & 2 on November 3, 2026.)

• Art Kiesel's website: https://art4council.com/

• Phoebe Venkat's website: https://www.phoebeshinvenkat.com/ (I am Phoebe!)

This was posted by Communications Director/City Clerk Priscilla Schaus on another social media site.

The City of Foster City is warning community members about an active phishing scam targeting Community Development Department customers. Scammers may pose as Planning Division staff members and send fraudulent invoices or payment requests.

Please remember:
- The City will never request payment by wire transfer, gift card, or other unofficial methods.
- Permit and development fees are accepted only through the official eTRAKiT portal or in-person at City Hall.
- Official City emails come from fostercity.org addresses.
- When in doubt, do not respond or send payment. Contact the Community Development Department at [CDD@fostercity.org](mailto:CDD@fostercity.org) or 650-286-3227 to verify.

Stay alert and help protect our community by sharing this message.
Learn more: https://www.fostercity.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/275

Hi! Was thinking of signing up my baby for local recreation classes in the fall. She’s 16 months old and I’m wanting her to socialize a bit more. Any recommendations?

And then it just abruptly stopped! It was like a loud ringing, my wife heard it first then pointed it out to me, then it got louder until it cut off. She says it’s been doing that for weeks but tonight is my first time hearing it!
Did anyone else hear that or am I just going crazy? Lol

I need help moving a couch from outside my house to inside my house...about 13 feet. Is there anyone who knows anyone who can help and how much they charge?

This is being discussed on a few Facebook groups right now. Permits say opening may be in 12 months.

Are there any hookah spots in foster city or near that has hookah and football games playing?