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2025 The Train Ride Itself, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), Sonoma and Marin Counties, California

The Train Was Parked
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The train was just parked at the Larkspur Station.

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Would Arrive
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The SMART train would arrive at the other side of the Larkspur Station.

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Clipper Card
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The Clipper Card external link was the means of paying to ride. One had to tap on and tap off.

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At The Station
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At the station was a machine with which one could buy or add value to one's Clipper Card. Also, folks 65 or older, could ride for free.

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Free WiFi
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The Smart Station offered free WiFi.

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A Map
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A map showed that one could take the Larkspur Ferry to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal and walk to the SMART train station.

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The Train Finally Arrived
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The SMART train finally arrived at the Larkspur Station.

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The San Rafael Station
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The San Rafael station was in downtown San Rafael.

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Crossed The Road
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The SMART train crossed a road in downtown San Rafael.

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A Trail
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A trail ran alongside the SMART train tracks.

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An Apartment Building
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An apartment building stood beside the SMART train tracks.

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Palm Trees
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Palm trees and oak covered hills were visible from the SMART train.

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Ranch Land
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Ranch land was visible from the SMART train.

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The Navato Station
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The Navato station was undergoing remodeling.

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A Distant Shopping Center
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A distant shopping center was visible from the SMART train.

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A Fence In A Lake
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A fence ran through the middle of a lake.

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The Petaluma Station
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The Petaluma Station was open for business.

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A Farm House
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The SMART train passed a farm house under an oak tree.

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