New: Link to “Sam Trans in Action” Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=m7f3KVUwWjo

Please chime in here if you have noticed any bus drivers infractions such as running stop signs or have other concerns such as noise from Sam Trans Operators along the 17, 17L or 294 Routes:

Your concerns can be directed to Lieutenant O’Brien 650-622-8045 Sam Trans Transit Authority and Mark Simon 650-508-6340 San Mateo Transit District Exec. Off. for Public Affairs.

You can post here too, and I’ll bring those concerns to the San Mateo County Transit District Board Meetings going forward.

I know there are concerns up and down the line, as I’ve spoken with many of you that have mirrored the same concerns.

This is the concerned I made on the Sam Trans Feedback page: http://www.samtrans.com/about/contact.html
this evening. I believe the community’s comments will help keep Montara and the Coastside a safer place and rid us these behemoths barreling down our pedestrian corridors.

Thank you for helping us create safe public access,
Joel Colletti

11/7/12

5:15pm

Main between 7th & 6th

Bus #: Was not able to read.

Complaint:  While picking up mail at the post office (7th & Main) this evening, I saw the operator manipulating the bus’s equipment which created unnecessary / unpleasant noise N/b Main Street. Then, the operator failed to use right turn signal turning right / east onto 6th @ Main.  This happens all the time;  especially in the mornings when it’s dark outside. 

Don’t you have any experienced drivers working for MV Transportation?

These drivers need to be coming here in stealth mode, when are these inconsiderate, dangerous and illegal actions going to be stop?  These are not rhetorical questions. The community wants answers.

I’ve been reading about a very rare plant found at just a few places in the hills above Montara. According to the Wikipedia article, the populations have nearly been wiped out in the last few years because non-native invasive plants have overgrown their territory.

Interestingly, I haven’t seen any articles about this in the local press. It seems to me that the loss of this plant should be a major concern for the community.

Does anyone know of any conservation efforts to preserve and restore the habitat?

It might be possible to get some volunteers together to pull weeds if that would help. Maybe there are other ways to help.

My family is about to open a new business - a mobile food trailer - here on the coast and we’re trying to figure out what cellular service to get.  Our food trailer will be moving all along the coast, as far north as Montara and as far south as Pescadero.  Sprint has the cheapest wireless plan we can find but I don’t know how their coverage is on the Coastside.  Does anyone here have personal experience with Sprint?  Thank you.

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Montara Artists Guild: Open studios Sunday November 20th 9am-4pm 502 5th Street, Montara. 4 Montara Artists, Original Work, Live Music, Refreshments. Perfect for Xmas gifts.

The newly formed Montara Artists Guild welcomes new members. If you are an artist and live in Montara you can join us. We are looking for fellow painters, writers, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, weavers, felters, or musicians, basically anyone who creates original work in any medium. We will periodically hold open studio days where members can share or offer their work for sale. There are no membership fees. We are simply a Montara artists collaborative, a place where you can share ideas with your peers and be inspired.

My son is selling his drum set. It is an adult starter set with snare drum, 2 tomtoms, floordrum, bass drum, high hat, 3 cymbals, stool. It is set up if you want to try it. It sounds great.
Looking for $300 or best offer.

He is also selling his electronic keyboard. It is Kurzweil KME61 (we have the book). It includes a foot pedal, Peavey amplifier TKO115, and a stand and stool. It is set up and ready to try.
Looking for $200 or best offer.

Email me .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for pictures and more details.

For Sale
Refrigerator

Brand:    Sears Kenmore
Color:    Beige – off white - cream
Style:      Side by side doors.
            LHS door freezer with ice maker and water dispenser in door.
            RHS door – regular refrigerator.
Size:  33” wide, 30” deep, 68” high
Age:  5 years approximately
Useage:  2 years only.  Presently in storage.
Condition:  Excellent, like new
Cost:  Original Cost $1300
Asking cost: $500 cash.
Location:  HMB easy access garage.
Phone:  Jo at 650-726-5805