How to Access Caltrain Property
Caltrain requires an executed Property Access Agreement for most access to Caltrain-owned property by third parties, including individuals, businesses, utilities, contractors, public agencies, and other organizations. The appropriate agreement depends on the nature, duration, and permanence of the proposed use.
The information below provides an overview of the most common agreement types and example uses.
- Special Use Permit: Authorizes short-term, non-construction use of JPB property. Facilities or equipment may not be installed or left on the property at the end of the use.
- Right of Entry (ROE): Authorizes temporary access to JPB property for work activities including inspection, surveying, or maintenance work. No facility or improvements may remain on the property following completion.
- License Agreement: Authorizes a third party to install, operate, and maintain semi-permanent facilities or equipment on JPB property subject to relocation or removal conditions. It may be used in conjunction with a Right of Entry agreement for access to maintain licensed improvements.
- Lease Agreement: Authorizes longer-term, revenue-generating use of JPB property, which may or may not include improvements. A lease agreement provides ongoing occupancy rights for a defined term and requires Fair Market Rent.
Property Access Agreement | Facility Left | Typical Duration1 | Typical or |
|---|---|---|---|
Special Use Permit | No | 1 day | Non-recurring or occasional special events, community activities |
Right of Entry (ROE) | No | 1 day to 3 months | Third-party utility inspections and service, surveys, construction access, maintenance, vegetation control |
License Agreement | Yes (Semi-Permanent) | 1 year to 5 years | Construction of third-party infrastructure such as utilities, pipelines, electrical, fiber optic cables and telecom |
Lease Agreement | Yes (During Term) | 1 year to 10 years | Commercial uses including recurring activities (e.g., farmers’ markets), parking, storage, kiosks |
1 Durations shown in the table are illustrative and may vary for agreements.
For additional information, including fees and requirements, please refer to The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Property Conveyance Policy and Associated Fees.