Community Outreach

The community has been involved in the BART to Silicon Valley project from the start, contributing valuable feedback through established community and technical working groups and during public workshops and community meetings.

VTA is committed to working closely with residents, businesses and schools, elected officials, city and regional partners, stakeholder groups and community organizations that continue to play an important role in developing a superior transportation solution with BART to Silicon Valley.

VTA has established several committees for BART to Silicon Valley to provide input and help coordinate outreach.

Policy Advisory Board (PAB)

The Policy Advisory Board provides important policy guidance and decision-making throughout the project development. PAB meetings provide an important forum for discussing corridor-wide issues that extend beyond city and county boundaries.

Community Working Groups (CWG)

VTA works with established Community Working Groups (CWGs) to provide feedback and facilitate local community participation in the study. There are four CWGs representing Milpitas, the Hostetter/Alum Rock area, Downtown San Jose, and Santa Clara. Members of these working groups include representatives of neighborhood and business associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, major property owners, and planning commissioners.

Public Meetings

VTA is conducting an outreach program to coordinate with interested parties and the general public. Some of these opportunities include public meetings.