This was one of two stations planned for Novato in the Initial Operating Segment of SMART service until a third was announced to be partially built for opening at a later date.

[6] This site was selected for its proximity to Fireman's Fund Insurance Company headquarters, then one of the largest employers in the county.

In SMART's planning phase, the company pledged their employees would heavily patronize the line,[7] but would go on to move corporate operations to Petaluma before the commencement of service.

[10] Media related to Novato San Marin station at Wikimedia Commons

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