Caltrain Partners With Project 529 For Free Bike Registration

SAN MATEO COUNY, CA —Caltrain riders with bikes in San Mateo County can register their bicycles for free, in the event they are stolen, at three upcoming days courtesy of Caltrain and San Mateo County in a partnership with Project 529.

This app-based system allows bike owners to input identifying information about their bikes and to report thefts. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department contracts with Caltrain and serves as the agency’s Transit Police, plus has access to the 529 database for both Caltrain and several other bike communities already registered with the program, according to officials.

“On Caltrain, Transit Police frequently locate and recover bikes, however enforcement becomes challenging in the absence of registration information to verify ownership,” said Lt. Victoria O’Brien. “This partnership with Project 529 adds an additional layer of security for Caltrain riders who use a bicycle.”

• Palo Alto Caltrain Station: Tuesday, August 20, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Redwood City Caltrain Station: Wednesday, August 21, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• San Francisco Caltrain Station: Thursday, August 22, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Caltrain riders with bicycles are encouraged to take advantage of these events to help deter thefts. In addition to the digital registry, the program offers shield stickers, which indicate the bike’s secure registration, officials said.

The first 500 people, per location, to register their bike will receive a free shield sticker.

To download the app or learn more, visit www.Project529.com/Caltrain.

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