BART schedule change on Jan. 13, 2025.
Visual Messaging Signs
Next-Generation Visual Messaging Signs
Overview
The Next Generation Visual Messaging Signs Project will upgrade the Visual Message Signs (VMS) at 22 selected Caltrain stations. The VMS communicates to riders critical passenger information such as train arrivals, delays, and station/platform changes. The current VMS signs and their components are obsolete and the related software is no longer supported by vendors. The new signs will have modern features such as color capability, improved resolution, pixel density, improved maintainability, troubleshooting, back-office management, and modular replacement/repair features, increasing the utility for and experience of Caltrain riders.
Stations that will receive the upgraded signs are SF, 22nd Street, Bayshore, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hayward Park, Hillsdale, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, California Ave, San Antonio, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Lawrence, Santa Clara, Diridon, Tamien.
Budget & Funding
Budget
- The total project cost for design and construction is $6,800,000.
Funding
Timeline
Construction will begin Spring 2024 through Fall 2024.
What to Expect During Construction
What to Expect During Construction
To minimize impacts to riders, work will be completed one station at a time. During the replacement, one platform’s VMS will be down, but riders can get real time updates at:
- https://www.caltrain.com/alerts or via
- Caltrain App.
- Twitter @CaltrainAlerts
- Trip Planning Apps
Resources
- Caltrain Board (JPB) Finance Committee, July 24, 2023