Graphic:
The cover of this brochure shows 27 of VTA's 2008 Employees of the Month, photos of light rail and bus and the VTA logo.

Graphic:
The graphic at top shows 2 of VTA’s 2008 Employees of the Month and photos of a community bus and a light rail station.

Graphic:
A photo of Michael T Burns, General Manager, Valley Transportation Authority

2008 was a banner year for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority! Transportation agencies across the country, including VTA, faced serious challenges, including rising fuel costs and unprecedented volatility in the financial markets. Fortunately, changes we implemented over the past year in operations, financial management, governance, and organizational structure clarified our Agency’s priorities, maximized our resources, and improved services. Thanks to the dedication of staff, and leadership of the Board, we ended the year with a number of significant accomplishments. 

VTA started the year with the launch of a completely revamped bus service.   Redeploying scarce resources to transit corridors with the greatest level of demand enabled us to increase the frequency of service in areas with highest ridership, and offer expanded express bus service during peak commute hours.   In February, the first full month of the new service, bus ridership increased 8.9%, and then continued to increase each and every month, resulting in an overall annual bus ridership increase of 6.2%. In October, VTA was awarded the Metropolitan Transportation Commission excellence in Motion Award, for the successful launch of its new bus service. 

VTA’s light rail system also realized significant growth in ridership, reaching its highest average weekday ridership in VTA history in September. This was a particularly notable feat as many station platforms were closed for several months in 2008, to improve the accessibility of our stations.    

In addition to transit improvements, VTA planned, engineered and constructed highway, roadway and pedestrian projects to improve travel in our County.   The State Route 152/156 Flyover construction project in South County was completed in August, addressing a major source of congestion and safety concerns in this heavily traveled area.

VTA is a responsible steward of our environment, as well as the tax dollars we receive to support our projects and services. In February 2008, the VTA Board of Directors approved VTA’s Sustainability Program. The changes we are making protect the environment, minimize waste, and reduce operational expenses.

The changes that VTA implemented this year were made with a clear purpose and after much study and discussion. A state audit released in June provided an independent confirmation that VTA is headed in the right direction. With an eye to the future, VTA adopted new Vision, Mission, and Value statements; we also adopted our long-range planning document, Valley Transportation Plan 2035, which will provide strategic guidance for agency activities and further change that will take place in the coming years. 

In November, VTA sponsored three ballot initiatives, including one creating a 1/8th cent sales tax to support the BART project; all three measures passed with overwhelming public support. The public’s support for VTA was gratifying and encouraging to staff who have worked hard to earn their trust. The numerous accomplishments highlighted in this report are the result of a dedicated board and staff, including our employees of the month and year who are depicted in this report.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge that the changes VTA has made in operations, policies, and practices, reflect feedback received from customers, business partners, and county residents; we value this input and view our advisory committees and public outreach efforts as essential in our efforts to enhance the services we provide to the community. Thank you for your time and thoughtful feedback.   You are true partners in VTA’s effort to improve the quality of life for all Santa Clara County residents and visitors.

Graphic:
Michael T Burns signature

Graphic:
Photo of Dean Chu, Ex-Officio, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, presenting the Excellence in Motion Award to Kevin Connolly, Transportation Planning Manager.

Graphic:
Image shows a check mark voting for Measure B, Measure C and Measure D

FY 2008 Financial Picture

The graphs on this page reflect the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 2008) (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008) actual revenues and expenditures for the VTA Transit Operating Fund.

In FY 2008, 1976 Half-Cent Sales Tax receipts, the largest source of funds at 43.1% of total revenues, decreased slightly from FY 2007. FY 2008 also reflects the second full year of Operating Assistance from the 2000 Measure A Half-Cent Sales Tax which began collection in April 2006. This contributed an additional 7.8% of total revenues. FY 2008 fare revenue increased slightly, 1.7%, over FY 2007. A September 1, 2007 reduction in fares for seniors, youths, and passengers with disabilities was offset by an increase in system ridership which was 3.9% greater in FY 2008.

Federal Operating grant revenues decreased $13.1M or 36.9% from FY 2007 due to the reprogramming of Preventive Maintenance funds to capital programs in order to reinvest in critical asset improvements that were deferred subsequent to the economic downturn of 2001. 

Overall net expenditures were basically flat in FY 2008 decreasing slightly by $1.1M or 0.3% from the previous year. Increases in fuel, insurance, and paratransit services were offset by decreases in labor, debt service, and light rail shuttles. 

Graphic:

Pie Chart showing Revenue Sources

Passenger Fares 9.5%

1976 Half-cent sales tax 43.2%

Transportation development act (TDA) 22.1%

2000 Measure A sales tax 7.8%

State Transit Assistance (STA) 5.0%

Federal Operating Grants 5.9%

Other Revenue 6.5%

Graphic:

Pie chart showing Expenses before reimbursements

Bus & Light rail operations 65.0%

ADA Paratransit Operations 8.4%

Debt Service 6.3%

Commuter Rail & Other Contracted Services 5.7%

General Administration 6.3%

Fiscal Resources 5.3%

External Affairs 3.0%

Note: This graph does not reflect Engineering and construction, congestion management, or SVRT division expenses which are funded through capital programs, grants, federal, state, and local and other funds.

FinancialHighlights

This past year, several new financial management and reporting systems were implemented that enhanced VTA’s financial stability. In July, VTA received interest rate relief after refinancing $404 million of insured sales tax revenue bonds in June. Within 30 days, VTA had realized nearly $700,000 in interest savings. In September, VTA redeemed $26.5 million in outstanding variable rate debt, resulting in an estimated $5.4 million in budgetary savings    related to interest expenses and associated fees through 2015.

VTA also was successful in 2008 in receiving significant allocations of state funds. In March, VTA was awarded $12.1 million in state funding. The money is part of Proposition 1B infrastructure bond funding, approved by voters in 2006 and designated to fund 106 transit projects statewide. VTA will utilize these funds for improvements along the Santa Clara/Alum Rock Corridor.

In September, the California Transportation Commission approved a payment schedule of Congestion Relief Program Funds, confirming that VTA will receive $40 million in state funding over the next six years for the BART to Silicon Valley Project.

Operations

Graphic:
Photos of Rapid 522 Bus and Light Rail

Service Accomplishments

The New Bus Service Plan was implemented in January, following an 18-month effort to study and improve VTA’s bus network by re-allocating under utilized service to lines with greater demand. To ensure that riders were well informed of the changes, VTA launched an extensive outreach and communications strategy, including a website with interactive maps and on-line trip planning, personal trip planning sessions, and widely distributed multi-lingual printed information on the changes. With the new service plan underway, bus riders experienced more frequent service on major routes, expanded express bus service and a significant increase in the number of low-fare Community Bus lines, which increased from four to 15. Following these bus service changes, VTA staff continued to monitor the impacts of the changes, and make minor modifications as necessary.

Prior to the service changes implemented in January, VTA re-examined the mix of VTA bus service and bus shuttles (provided by the City of Palo Alto, Stanford University and Caltrain) to improve the efficient use of these options. VTA held several community meetings to elicit input during the spring, and, as a result, modified the Community Bus Line 88 route to serve a larger area, provided more frequent service during peak periods, and expanded its service to Gunn High School.

In October, VTA opened a new enhanced bus stop on the DeAnza College campus which provides improved access for students and staff who ride Bus Line 23. The buses also run more frequently, saving time and shortening their walk to the bus stop.

Graphic:

Photo of passengers and community buses at Winchester Transit Station

Graphic:

Poster advertising The New VTA

Graphic:

Photo of DeAnza students boarding a bus at the new bus stop on campus.

Outstanding Operators

VTA’s Annual Technical Driving Competition was held in late June and three VTA bus operators received awards for their skills and knowledge. Harnam Singh Sidhu was awarded first place, Thomas Dominguez took second place, and Ronald Langston placed third.

VTA has hosted this event, as well as a Light Rail competition, for more than 30 years. It’s a great opportunity for operators to exhibit their driving skills, knowledge of rules and operating procedures, and trouble shooting skills. 

In October, the team of three operators went on to represent VTA at the annual Regional Bus Roadeo hosted by SamTrans in South San Francisco. Harnam Singh Sidhu finished 9th overall, and the team placed 4th with their combined scores. In May 2009, Sidhu will compete in the American Public Transit Association International Bus Roadeo in Seattle.

Graphic:

Photo of First Place winner, Harnam Singh Sidhu accepting his award from VTA Supervisor, Mark Thomas

Graphic:

Table showing an Operation Summary Graph for 2008

Total System Ridership 45.3 million

Bus 34.5 million

Light Rail 10.8 million

Transit Service Hours 1.5 million

Transit Service Miles 20.8 million

Paratransit service miles through November 7.4 million

Paratransit Ridership through November 985,496

Number of active buses 450

Number of light rail vehicles 99

Service reliability 99.69%

Platform Retrofit

Since 2006, VTA contractors have been retrofitting older light rail stations, raising the platforms to allow level boarding onto the train from the platform. In early November, about three months ahead of schedule, the retrofit was completed at the last two stations. This construction project benefits everyone especially our wheelchair and mobility challenged passengers, allowing all riders to board with ease and in less time, thereby reducing travel times. 

During this construction project, the work was phased, and only a few stations were closed at any time. Free buses were provided to transport passengers to and from the affected stations. A major communications strategy was used to inform passengers of the closures and impacts which greatly eased the passengers’ concerns.

Graphic:

Photo of person in a wheelchair disembarking from light rail

Award Winning Security

VTA’s Security Program was recognized by both the State and Federal governments this year. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security awarded VTA $3,289,948 to fund security projects. This funding comes from Proposition 1B, which was approved by voters in 2006.   It authorizes issuing nearly $20 billion in general obligation bonds for specific purposes, including grants for transit system safety. VTA’s funds will be used for a variety of projects including high security fencing, laser intrusion detection systems, and emergency security telephones at light rail platforms and transit centers.

In April, VTA was recognized for it’s outstanding security program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security‘s Transportation Security Administration (TSA). VTA was one of only five transportation agencies in the U.S. to receive a superior performance rating based on its approach to, and ongoing improvements of its security program.

Marketing Program

Branded buses and light rail trains traveling through the valley are great advertisements for our transit services, but the 540 mobile ads are in constant competition with the million plus cars that travel daily   on our county roads. In 2008, VTA implemented several promotional campaigns to maximize the system-wide improvements to our bus service implemented in January. These promotional campaigns focused on specific enhancements to our service including new express routes, more community buses and a core network with 15-minute frequencies. Our targeted promotional efforts, which included radio and television commercials, direct mail and internet marketing along with print advertising, resulted in significant ridership increases that in some cases warranted adding service to meet new demand.  

Graphic:

Image of VTA’s Frequent 15 poster

Awards and Recognition

In March, VTA Transit Division Supervisor, Rayfield Halsell was honored as a “Real Hero” by the American Red Cross, Silicon Valley Chapter. Mr. Halsell witnessed an SUV flip over three times and land in an embankment. Having to smash through the car window, he rescued a 6-month old baby and its mother. Supervisor Halsell is a former 20-year veteran Peace Officer and is a safety trained professional.

Graphic:

Photo of Rayfield Halsell, VTA Transit Division Supervisor

Employees of the Year

Augustine Marquez, Transit Mechanic

Susan Yates, Coach Operator

Olga Perez, Office Specialist II

Lewis Laptalo, Superintendent

Graphic:

Photos of the 2008 Employees of the Year

Outreach

Graphic:

Photo of community members posing next to the Gilroy Community Bus

Project Public Outreach

VTA is committed to reaching out to the community to get input, and disseminate information on future planning, projects and services. In 2008 VTA held 23 public meetings and participated in 54 community events directly connecting with 10,219 county residents interested in working with VTA to develop transportation solutions and increase transit use in Santa Clara County. VTA also conducted several focus groups and facilitated electronic information postings and on-line systems to receive feedback on environmental impacts, proposed service changes, long and short range transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and better ways to utilize our current transportation facilities and transit resources. Public input influenced project designs, service delivery and schedules.

Graphic:

 

Photo of a VTA Community Meeting

VTA actively engaged the public regarding the following programs, studies and   projects:

Short Range Transit Plan

VTA’s Vision, Mission and Values

Bus Rapid Transit

Southline Platform Retrofit Project

    Construction Outreach and Thank You Campaign

Valley Transportation Plan 2035

   Public Meetings (February and November)

Blossom Hill Pedestrian Overcrossing Project

   Community Meetings/Community Presentation

Long-Range Transportation Planning

   Public Meetings (April and June)

Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Project (BART)

   Coyote Creek Vent Structure Public Engagement Process

Rail Rehabilitation and Rail Grinding

   Construction and Outreach

   (May, October and December)

Freight Railroad Relocation Project

   Construction Outreach (April thru October)

Santa Clara/Alum Rock Transit              Improvement Project

   Draft EIR Public Meetings (July)

Express Lanes

   Focus Group meetings and stakeholder outreach (July thru December)

152/156 Flyover Ribbon Cutting Event

   (August)

San Martin Parking & Roadway Expansion

Project Ribbon Cutting Event (September)

DeAnza College Bus Stop

   Opening (October)

Graphic:

Photo of the ribbon cutting ceremony of the opening of the highway 152/156 improvement project

Youth Outreach

The Customer Service Department’s   Youth Outreach Program, comprised of class presentations and the Class Pass Program, introduces youth to public transportation   and promotes utilization of, and safety on and near transit facilities. This past year, VTA outreach staff visited 85 elementary and junior high schools, and through 209 presentations, taught 8,011 students proper conduct and safety while riding light rail and buses, how to plan a transit trip and read a transit schedule, and how to purchase the proper fare. VTA’s Class Pass Program provided 52,566 K-12 students, teachers and volunteers free transportation via VTA scheduled bus and light rail service, to educational and cultural venues.

Graphic:

Photo of students and a VTA bus

Community Partnerships

In 2008, VTA participated and partnered with 28 community organizations to help promote worthy events and causes, and be featured and promoted as the transportation choice to key community events.

Graphic:

Photo of the Spirit of Japantown event

Planning

Graphic:

Photo simulation of the planned Bus Rapid Transit corridor

Planning for the Future

While VTA’s transit services were certainly a standout in 2008, other significant planning efforts occurred throughout the year. VTA is responsible for the county wide, 25-year Valley Transportation Plan (VTP). The plan, updated every four years, is the foundation for a wide variety of transportation investments, services and programs that VTA and its partner agencies intend to implement. Additionally, VTP serves as the county’s input into the regional transportation plan for the nine bay area counties. VTP 2035 provides a planning and policy framework for developing and delivering future transportation projects in ten categories including: Highways, Local Streets and Roads, Expressways, Transit, Transportation   Systems and Management, Community Design and Transportation (CDT), Sound Mitigation, and Landscape Restoration, Litter and Graffiti Removal. Throughout 2008, VTA held public meetings and workshops to solicit input on its VTP 2035 draft plan. VTP 2035 was adopted January 2009. 

VTA also updated its Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), a 10-year projection of transit capital and operating expenses and revenues, required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). In addition, in 2008 VTA adapted the county wide bicycle plan and new bicycle technical guidelines, enhancing multi-modal mobility and access to the transit system.

Graphic:

Graphic of the planned Express Lanes project

Bus Rapid Transit

In July, following months of study, VTA unveiled plans for a new type of bus service: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).   As part of the 2000 Measure A program,  a $128 million rapid service line project is planned for the Alum Rock to Santa Clara Street corridor and at least three other major thoroughfares are slated for BRT service. The new BRT service will utilize sleek, modern train-like vehicles traveling in predominantly dedicated lanes with signal priority privileges. Planning for other BRT lines will continue throughout 2009/10.

Graphic:

Photo simulation of a Bus Rapid Transit stop

BART to Silicon Valley

The Bay Area Rapid Transit to Silicon Valley Project (SVRT) is a 16.1-mile extension of the BART system. The extension will begin just south of the future Warm Springs Station in Fremont, will pass through and serve the cities of Milpitas and San Jose and terminate in Santa Clara. The proposed extension features six stations, a maintenance facility and storage yard, and a 5-mile tunnel under downtown San Jose. The design of facilities and systems is at 65% while final design is expected to begin in 2010. Extending BART to Silicon Valley, will provide a rail transit alternative to relieve traffic congestion and serve as the last link needed to complete the connection of all of the region’s rail systems around San Francisco Bay.

Graphic:

Photo of BART vehicles traveling along a highway corridor

Graphic:

Graphic of one of VTA’s Employees of the Month   and picture of a bicyclist and light rail, and the VTA Vision Statement: VTA builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

Projects

Graphic:

Photo of a highway flyover lane in South County

Project Delivery

As the Congestion Management Agency for Santa Clara County, VTA plans, secures and administers local, state and federal funds, and constructs projects for all transportation modes in the valley. In 2008 VTA provided over $75 million to fund   freeway, local road, bicycle and pedestrian projects throughout Santa Clara County. Notable projects include over $47 million for three key state highway widening projects currently under development on I-880 and US 101 in San Jose, Milpitas, Mountain View and Palo Alto, $6.725 million to the Camino Arroyo Bridge in Gilroy, and $3.35 million to the Mary Avenue Bicycle Bridge in Cupertino. Passed by County voters in 1996, Measure B provided funding for 28 Transportation Improvement projects. In 2000, Measure A was approved by 71% of voters, resulting in a 30-year half-cent sales tax to fund improvements, including the BART extension, Caltrain improvements, service upgrades and additional projects to expand the valley’s transportation network. 

This past year, VTA began the planning, engineering and construction of numerous VTP, Measure A and Corridor Mobility Improvement projects, and completed several projects.

Graphic:

Photo of the Caltrain Pedestrian Underpass at California Avenue station

1996 Measure B Rail Program

Caltrain – San Martin Park & Ride Improvements - Completed

Caltrain – California Avenue Pedestrian Underpass - Completed March 2009

Caltrain – Palo Alto Pedestrian Underpass - Completed

Short Range Transit Plan

South Line Platform Retrofit - Completed

Rail Rehabilitation - Completed

DeAnza College On-Campus Bus Stop - Completed

Bus Stop Improvements - Under Construction

State Infrastructure Bond Projects

U.S. 101 Operational Improvements Phase 1 (I-280/I-680 to Yerba Buena) – San Jose - In Design

U.S. 101 Auxiliary Lanes (SR 85 to Embarcadero) – Mountain View/Palo Alto - final design to start in January 2009 - In Project Development

I-880 HOV Widening (U.S. 101 to SR 237) – San Jose/Milpitas - final design to start in January 2009 - In Project Development

1996 Measure B Highway Program

Route 87 Planting - Under Construction

Route 237/I-880 Planting - In Design

2000 Measure A

Caltrain – South County Double-Tracking - Under Construction

Caltrain –   Safety Enhancements - Under Construction

Freight Railroad Utilities Relocation - Under Construction

Caltrain – Electrification - In Design

Caltrain – Santa Clara Station Upgrades - In Design

Caltrain – Santa Clara Pedestrian Underpass Extension - In Design

Silicon Valley Rapid Transit (BART) - In Design

Capitol Expressway Light Rail - In Design

Blossom Hill Bicycle/Pedestrian Overcrossing – San Jose - In Design

Santa Clara Alum Rock Bus Rapid Transit - In Project Development

Bus Rapid Transit – El Camino, Stevens Creek, Monterey Highway, Sunnyvale-Cupertino - In Project Development

Vasona Light Rail Extension to Vasona Junction - In Project Development

Dumbarton Commuter Rail - In Project Development

Caltrain – Palo Alto Transit Center - In Project Development

San Jose Mineta Airport People Mover - In Project Development

Valley Transportation Plan 2035

152/156 Interchange - April 2009 - Under Construction

I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek/Winchester Improvements – San Jose - In Project Development

U.S. 101 Widening from SR 129 to Monterey Road including new
U.S. 101/SR 25 Interchange – Gilroy - In Project Development

U.S. 101 Improvements from I-280 to Yerba Buena - In Project Development

I-880 HOV Widening from SR 237 to U.S. 101 - In Project Development

U.S. 101 Auxiliary Lanes from Embarcadero to SR 85 - In Project Development

Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program - In Project Development

Mary Avenue Extension – Sunnyvale - In Project Development

SR 85/SR 237/El Camino Real – Mountain View - In Project Development

Calaveras Widening – Milpitas - In Project Development

U.S. 101 Trimble Interchange – San Jose - In Project Development

U.S. 101 Implementation Plan (Including Fourth St./Zanker Rd., Old Oakland Rd., and Taylor/Mabury Interchanges) – San Jose - In Project Development

Charcot Avenue Extension - In Project Development

SR 152 Alignment Study - In Project Development

Graphic:

Photo of one of VTA’s 2008 Employees of the month, a photo of an outreach vehicle, the VTA Mission Statement: VTA provides sustainable transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region, and

VTA Values Statement: Dependability, Quality, sustainability, Safety, Integrity, Diversity, Accountability.

Employee Development

Graphic:

Graphic showing VTA employees in a classroom

Building Success

Dedicated employees are the engine that drives projects to completion and deliver services to be proud of. VTA’s Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) assists VTA in enhancing employee ownership, improving the work place environment, and increasing morale, through the identification of training and educational needs, diversity promotion, and the agency’s employee recognition program.

VTA employees, board members, family and community partners celebrated Filipino, Asian and Hispanic heritage, freedom, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior at four celebrations organized by employee volunteers and event committees. Each well attended celebration included cultural music, arts, and food, and promoted cultural understanding and appreciation.

VTA’s staff development programs provide promotional opportunities and encourage growth and development, resulting in more motivated employees. In 2008, the Maintenance Career Ladder Training Program was available to provide skill enhancement for existing mechanics and career advancement opportunities for maintenance staff. In January 2008, ten Service Workers began training in the Mechanic Helper program. All ten Mechanic Helpers graduated in December 2008, and have been promoted from Service Worker to Service Mechanic.

In the Supervisory Skills Home Study Program, VTA supervisors and management staff volunteered to mentor VTA employees to help them become effective supervisors in the transportation industry.

Graphic:

Photo of Hispanic Heritage event at VTA

Graphic:

Photo of VTA employees conversing at a table

Joint Workforce Investment

In partnership with VTA and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 235 (ATU), San Jose City College received a $599,994 grant from the California Community College Chancellors Office for the Joint Workforce Investment (JWI) Transportation Career Ladder Project.   This collaborative project, creates a training and mentoring program for VTA workers to enhance their skills and promote advancement, especially important due to VTA’s ongoing service upgrades and workforce reductions from retirements. The project’s partners want to attract disconnected and disadvantaged youth and young adults to this program to provide them with entry level jobs at a living wage. 

Sustainability Program Accomplishments

Implementing VTA’s Sustainability Program has been a collaborative effort. The Sustainability Team meets monthly to discuss projects, explore opportunities for conservation and savings, report results of outreach efforts and brainstorm solutions to environmental concerns. On September 16, 2008, the Sustainability Program organized a Recycling Celebration with eco-trivia and free locally grown produce.

Accomplishments in 2008 included completing a PG&E Integrated Energy Audit that indicated that lighting retrofit projects would save over one million kilowatt hours per year. The use of more efficient fluorescent lighting has already reduced annual electrical costs by $95,000. VTA also partnered with the Santa Clara Valley Water District to conduct evaluations of irrigation systems at three divisions and 18 park & ride lot stations. The installation of flow sensors to detect leaks and Weather Based Irrigation Controllers (WBIC) to automatically adjust water schedules, are estimated to result in a savings of over 12 million gallons of water per year.

The Sustainability Program’s “Keep the Valley Green” logo has been placed on VTA buses, light rail vehicles, and promotional materials. The logo is a very visible representation of VTA’s environmental commitment.

Graphic:

Photo of VTA employees attending an Earth day event

Graphic:

VTA’s Keep the Valley Green logo

About VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district responsible for public transit services, specific highway improvements, and county wide transportation planning for Santa Clara County. VTA was officially formed from the merger of   the Santa Clara County’s transit district and congestion management agency in 1995. VTA is both a public transit provider and a multi-modal transportation and land-use planning organization involved with transit, highways, roadways, bikeways, and pedestrian facilities.

Graphic:

Graphic showing the many functions of VTA

Transit: Bus and Light Rail, Communter Rail and Paratransit

Construction: Transit Facilities, Rail Expansion and highway improvements

Planning and Funding: Local and Regional funding programs, congestion management and land-use transportation integration

Acknowledgements

VTA would like to thank the following for their cooperation and support this past year:

The residents, workers, and business community of Silicon Valley

The County of Santa Clara

The 15 cities of
Santa Clara County:

City of Campbell

City of Cupertino

City of Gilroy

City of Los Altos

Town of Los Altos Hills

Town of Los Gatos

City of Milpitas

City of Monte Sereno

City of Morgan Hill

City of Mountain View

City of Palo Alto

City of San Jose

City of Santa Clara

City of Saratoga

City of Sunnyvale

U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

Federal Highway Administration

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency

California Department of Transportation

California High-Speed Rail Authority

California Highway Patrol

California Public Utilities Commission

California Transportation Commission

Office of the Governor

Santa Clara County’s Congressional and State Legislative Delegations

American Public Transportation Association

California Transit Association

Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Our local and regional transportation partners, including:

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority

Altamont Commuter Express

Amtrak

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Bay Area’s County Congestion Management Agencies

Bay Area Rapid Transit District

California Fuel Cell Partnership

Caltrain

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Monterey-Salinas Transit District

Outreach & Escort Paratransit Services

San Benito County Council of Governments

San Francisco Muni

San Mateo County Transit District

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

VTA 2008 Employees of the Year 

Lewis Laptalo, Augustine Marquez, Olga Perez, Susan Yates.

VTA 2008 Employees of the Month

John Allen, Roderick Arms, Jerry Ausano, Jasbir Bains, Neil Baker, Milah Baldovino, Lorena Bernal-Vidal, Ephraim Cadaing, Dan Collins, Vimla Daryani, Jess Elemen, Martin Hernandez Gonzalez, Gilbert Guevara, Stan Heffner, Diana Hermone, Andrew Ho, Paul “Steve” Holt, Anita Jacobson, Cyndi Laptalo, Richard Lewis, Phyllis Maggiore, Nina Marquez, Cirilo Paredes, Jing Quan, Gurpreet Singh, Marius Tapiador, Julie Thompson, Thang Tran, Travis Weeks, Mark Weilert, David Yarber. Not pictured: Stewart Blocker, David Gaillard, Salvador Gonzalez, Jeff Howard, Robert Kisling.

2008 VTA Board of Directors

Liz Kniss, Chairperson, County of Santa Clara

Dolly Sandoval, Vice Chairperson, City of Cupertino

Nora Campos, City of San Jose

David Casas, City of Los Altos

Dominic Caserta, City of Santa Clara

Dean J. Chu, Ex-Officio, Metropolitan Transportation Commission

David Cortese, Alternate, City of San Jose

Don Gage, County of Santa Clara

Yoriko Kishimoto, City of Palo Alto

Sam Liccardo, City of San Jose

Bob Livengood, Alternate, City of Milpitas

Pete McHugh, Alternate, County of Santa Clara

Chris Moylan, Alternate, City of Sunnyvale

Chuck Page, Alternate, City of Saratoga

Nancy Pyle, City of San Jose

Chuck Reed, City of San Jose

Greg Sellers, City of Morgan Hill

Forrest Williams, City of San Jose

Ken Yeager, Ex-Officio, Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Contact Information
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street
San Jose, CA   95134-1927 
VTA Customer Service: (408) 321-2300

Toll-free (from 650 area code and South Santa Clara County toll area): (800) 894-9908

Hearing Impaired (TTY) only: (408) 321-2330

VTA Website: www.vta.org

BART Extension to Silicon Valley Website: www.vta.org/bart

Downtown East Valley Transit Improvement Plan Website: www.vta.org/projects/dtev

Board of Directors e-mail: board.secretary@vta.org