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2009 News Releases

Date		Headline
October 21, 2009		League of California Cities Recognizes VTA Project
October 21, 2009		VTA Trabajará en las Vías del Tranvía Durante la Noche y el Fin de Semana e Impactará al Centro de San José
October 20, 2009		VTA Night & Weekend Track Work to Affect Downtown SJ
October 19, 2009		VTA Invita a Que el Público de sus Opiniones Para Mejorar el Centro de Transito de Eastridge
October 19, 2009		VTA Asks Community for Input to Improve Eastridge Transit Center
October 15, 2009		VTA Provides Earthquake Safety Guidelines on System
October 15, 2009		VTA Provee Guía de Seguridad para el Transporte Público
October 08, 2009		Regular VTA Service Scheduled on Columbus Day
October 07, 2009		Rail Replacement Work to Impact Local Streets, Rail Service
October 02, 2009		La Mesa Directiva de VTA Revisa el Plan de Reducción de Servicio
October 02, 2009		VTA Board Authorizes Revised Service Reduction Plan
September 30, 2009		VTA Recognized for Green Campaign
September 29, 2009		Las Nuevas Tarifas de VTA Empiezan el 1 de octubre del 2009
September 29, 2009		VTA Service Impacted by Sunday’s Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon
September 29, 2009		VTA’s New Fares Effective October 1, 2009
September 28, 2009		VTA Invita al público a una reunión ambiental para el Proyecto de Tranvía por Capitol Expressway
September 28, 2009		VTA Hosts Public Scoping Meeting for Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project
September 28, 2009		VTA’s Light Rail Stations Between Mountain View and Winchester Operating Normally
September 24, 2009		Three VTA Light Rail Stations Closed This Weekend
September 22, 2009		VTA Transit Passes Now Reflecting New Fare Fees
September 22, 2009		VTA Passes Reflecting New Fares
September 17, 2009		Weekend Work at Hamilton Station to Affect Some Light Rail Service
September 17, 2009		VTA Still Provides Affordable Transit Option
September 16, 2009		VTA Moving on Flood Control Improvements
September 15, 2009		Los Pases de VTA Salen a la Venta Mañana
September 15, 2009		VTA Transit Passes Now Reflecting New Fare Fees
September 11, 2009		October VTA Transit Passes Available Soon
September 10, 2009		VTA Escucha a la Comunidad e Incluye sus Comentarios
September 09, 2009		Community Input Incorporated into VTA’s Proposed Reduction Plan
September 04, 2009		Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 Amends Contract With VTA
September 03, 2009		VTA Labor Day Service Schedule
September 02, 2009		Students are Back—Both at School and on the Bus
August 28, 2009		VTA’s Electronic Subscription Service Continues to be Critical Information Source for Customers
August 28, 2009		VTA Bus and Light Rail Service for Labor Day Weekend
August 27, 2009		VTA Website to Feature Stories Submitted by Passengers
August 20, 2009		VTA Prepares for Back to School Season
August 18, 2009		La Mesa Directiva de VTA Autoriza Acelerar los Aumentos de Tarifas
August 17, 2009		VTA Holds Public Hearing for Environmental Document on Proposed Transit Service Reduction Plan
August 14, 2009		VTA Proveerá Servicio Regular Durante la Posible Huelga de BART
August 14, 2009		VTA to Provide Regular Bus Service During Potential BART Strike
August 12, 2009		Clearing BART Path
August 11, 2009		VTA Holds Public Hearing for Environmental Document on Proposed Transit Service Reduction Plan
August 07, 2009		VTA Board Authorizes Fare Increase Acceleration
August 07, 2009		VTA Desea que el Publico Brinde sus Sugerencias Acerca del Plan Propuesto Para Reducir el Servicio de Transito
August 07, 2009		VTA Comprará 70 Nuevos Autobuses Híbridos con Fondos Federales de Estímulo
August 07, 2009		VTA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Transit Service Reduction Plan
August 07, 2009		VTA Acquiring 70 New Hybrid Buses
August 06, 2009		Tome VTA al Festival de Jazz de San José
August 06, 2009		Public Drives BART Silicon Valley Community Gets Several Opportunities to Steer Project
August 04, 2009		Riding VTA a Smart Option for Attending SJ Jazz Festival
August 03, 2009		New Traffic Lane Striping for Nine Key Light Rail Intersections
July 31, 2009		Transit Agency Supports National Night Out Goals
July 29, 2009		BART Silicon Valley: Part of Climate Change Solution
July 29, 2009		“Staycations” an Integral Part of VTA Summer Services
July 24, 2009		VTA Da Independencia con Su Programa Nuevo de “Opciones para Movilizar a las Personas”
July 24, 2009		VTA’s New Mobility Options Program Provides Independence Training Assists Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Unfamiliar with VTA Bus and Light Rail
July 22, 2009		BART Trains to Silicon Valley Gain Momentum
July 17, 2009		La Situación Económica de VTA Continua en Descenso y VTA Considera Reducir Servicio
July 17, 2009		VTA Considers Service Reductions in Response to Continued Decline of Revenue
July 16, 2009		VTA’s Terry Firma Touts Transit Benefits at Highly Anticipated Soccer Game
July 14, 2009		VTA Shares Newest Information about BART Silicon Valley Extension
July 10, 2009		VTA Implementará su plan de Transito Anual
July 10, 2009		VTA to Implement Annual Transit Service Plan
July 09, 2009		BART Silicon Valley Extension Allocated $40 Million
July 07, 2009		VTA Offers Service to Weekend Special Events
July 02, 2009		VTA Implementará su plan de Transito Anual
July 01, 2009		Servicio para el 4 de julio 2009
July 01, 2009		VTA to Implement Annual Transit Service Plan
July 01, 2009		VTA Fourth of July Service Schedule
June 30, 2009		Servicio para el 4 de julio 2009
June 26, 2009		VTA Fourth of July Service Schedule
June 25, 2009		El Plan de Servicio de Transito Anual se Implementará
June 25, 2009		VTA to Implement Annual Transit Service Plan
June 24, 2009		Solar Panels Now Lighting Many VTA Bus Shelters
June 19, 2009		New GovDelivery System Boosting E-Commerce Sales
June 17, 2009		VTA’s SR 152/156 Improvement Project Named Project of the Year
June 16, 2009		VTA Gives Everbridge the Green Light for Automated Incident Communications
June 15, 2009		Valley Residents Encouraged to Dump the Pump
June 09, 2009		Habrá Reparaciones en la Calle y las Paradas de Autobús serán Trasladadas Temporalmente al igual que el Estacionamiento de “Park y Ride”
June 09, 2009		Eastridge Bus Stops Relocated During Roadway Repairs
June 09, 2009		The 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee Invites Public to Comment on Measure A Program
June 05, 2009		No Habrá Cambios en el Servicio de VTA
June 05, 2009		VTA Biennial Budget Preserves Service
June 05, 2009		The 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee Invites Public to Comment on Measure A Program
May 28, 2009		VTA Funded South County Trail Opens
May 26, 2009		VTA Invites Milpitas Community to Transportation Meeting
May 20, 2009		Veterans Council Recognizes VTA as Employer of the Year
May 20, 2009		VTA Participates in National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day
May 14, 2009		VTA Reaches Youth with E-Commerce
May 14, 2009		VTA Partners with Skyline Solar in Demonstration Project
May 12, 2009		VTA & Skyline Solar Kick Off Power Plant Partnership
May 11, 2009		VTA Public Meetings for Draft Budget
May 08, 2009		VTA Supports Bike to Work Week
May 07, 2009		Freight Rail Relocation Groundbreaking Event
May 05, 2009		VTA Public Meetings for Draft Budget
May 04, 2009		Nominan el servicio de la Línea Rápida 522 de VTA como uno de los mejores “Proyectos del Año”
May 04, 2009		VTA Transit Corridor Improvements Recognized
May 02, 2009		VTA Breaks Ground on Clearing the Way for BART
April 30, 2009		VTA Es la Opción Segura de Llegar a las Celebraciones del Cinco de Mayo al Centro de San José
April 29, 2009		VTA is Safe Transportation Alternative to Cinco De Mayo Celebrations
April 27, 2009		Reuniones Públicas del Propuesto Presupuesto de VTA
April 27, 2009		VTA Public Meetings for Draft Budget
April 23, 2009		New Bicycle Footbridge Expected to Serve Thousands
April 23, 2009		Final Regional Transportation Plan Adopted
April 22, 2009		Economy Down, VTA Ridership Up
April 21, 2009		VTA Foots Construction Cost for Freeway Ped Crossing
April 21, 2009		Everyday Is Earth Day When You Ride VTA
April 15, 2009		VTA Platform Retrofit Project Honored
April 14, 2009		VTA Joins Transit Partners in Campaign to Promote Environmental Benefits of Public Transit
April 09, 2009		Federal Environmental Document on VTA’s BART to Silicon Valley Project Available for Review
April 08, 2009		Second of Three Public Meetings for Federal Environmental Document on VTA’s Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor
April 07, 2009		VTA Sustainability Program Meets Major Milestones
April 02, 2009		First of Three Public Meetings for Federal Environmental Document on VTA’s Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor
April 02, 2009		Cyclists Have an Upgrade Option with VTA Bike Lockers
March 27, 2009		VTA Encourages Ridership during Cesar E. Chavez Festivities
March 26, 2009		VTA Ridership Shows Increase for February
March 25, 2009		Federal Environmental Document on VTA’s Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor Available for Review
March 24, 2009		Enjoy the Beauty of Spring with VTA
March 18, 2009		VTA Joins Green Grazing Movement
March 06, 2009		VTA Board of Directors Chairperson Dolly Sandoval Honored with 2009 Women of Influence Award
March 06, 2009		VTA Bicycle and Trail Maps In High Demand
March 05, 2009		Proyecto de Carriles Auxiliares en la Carretera U.S. 101 Será el Tema Para la Junta en Mountain View
March 05, 2009		New Auxiliary Lanes on U.S. 101 Topic of Open House
February 26, 2009		VTA Ridership Remains High a Year After New Bus Service
February 25, 2009		VTA Employee Honored by County
February 23, 2009		Tuskegee Airman Leslie Williams Speaks at VTA Black History Month Event
February 19, 2009		Pasajeros de VTA Ahora Podrán Recibir Mensajes al Minuto
February 19, 2009		VTA Customers Can Now Receive Up-to-the-minute Information
February 17, 2009		Amgen Tour to Affect Downtown San Jose Bus Routes
February 11, 2009		VTA Offering Regular Weekday Service on President’s Day
February 05, 2009		VTA SR 87 Carpool Lane Project to Be Honored
February 05, 2009		VTA Supports South County Trail with $1.2 Million Funding
February 04, 2009		VTA Invita al Publico a Aprender Acerca de los Carriles HOV o Auto compartido en la Interestatal 880 (U.S. 101 a SR 237)
February 04, 2009		VTA Plans for Carpool Lanes on I-880 north of U.S. 101
February 03, 2009		Greener Route 87 On the Way
January 30, 2009		VTA’s Adopt-a-Stop Program
January 30, 2009		SR 152 Flyover Wins Engineering Excellence Design Award
January 27, 2009		VTA to Help Celebrate the Year of the Ox
January 23, 2009		VTA Invites Community to Environmental Scoping Meeting
January 23, 2009		VTA Hará Mejoras a 19 Paradas de Autobús
January 22, 2009		VTA Ridership and Passenger Cost Savings are Up
January 22, 2009		VTA Invites Community to Transit Service Meetings
January 21, 2009		VTA to Improve 19 Bus Stops
January 16, 2009		Cutting-Edge Technology to Enhance VTA System
January 14, 2009		VTA Invita al Publico a Que Participe Con sus Opiniones acerca de las Propuestas en los Cambios de Servicio
January 14, 2009		VTA Services Support MLK Day Celebrations
January 13, 2009		VTA Adopts Valley Transportation Plan 2035
January 13, 2009		VTA Seeks Public Input on Changes to Improve Transit Services
January 09, 2009		VTA Contributes $12.2 Million to Caltrain Safety and Service Improvements
January 08, 2009		Miembros del Concejal de la Ciudad de San José Herrera y Kalra se Unen a la Mesa Directiva de VTA
January 07, 2009		SJ Council Members Herrera and Kalra Join VTA Board

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2008 News Releases

Date		Headline
December 31, 2008		Make VTA Your 2009 New Year's Resolution
December 29, 2008		VTA Ofrece Servicio Gratis Para la Víspera del Año Nuevo
December 29, 2008		VTA Offers Free Rides on New Years Eve
December 23, 2008		VTA Collects 3,466 pounds of Food for The Second Harvest Food Bank
December 23, 2008		VTA Colecta 3,466 Libras de Latas de Comida para El Second Harvest Food Bank
December 23, 2008		VTA Anuncia su Horario Navideño
December 22, 2008		VTA Announces Christmas Holiday Schedule
December 19, 2008		El Numero de Pasajeros de VTA Aumenta
December 19, 2008		VTA Ridership Trend is Up
December 19, 2008		VTA “Llena el Autobús” con 1,700 Juguetes
December 18, 2008		VTA “Stuff the Bus” with 1,700 Toys
December 17, 2008		VTA Termina de Lijar Las Vías
December 17, 2008		VTA Rail Grinding Project Now Complete
December 12, 2008		Cupertino Mayor to Chair VTA Board of Directors
December 10, 2008		VTA Continua con su Tradición de Dar a los Necesitados
December 10, 2008		VTA Continues the Tradition of Giving
December 09, 2008		Ruta Estatal (SR) 152/156 Cerraran Carriles Durante La Noche
December 09, 2008		SR 152/156 Nighttime Lane Closures
December 04, 2008		El Regalo de VTA
December 04, 2008		The Gift of VTA
December 03, 2008		VTA Comienza A Lijar Las Vías en Campbell
December 03, 2008		VTA Nighttime Rail Grinding Work Shifts to Campbell
November 25, 2008		VTA Establishes 24-hour Rail Grinding Hotline
November 25, 2008		VTA Gets Into the Holiday Spirit!
November 25, 2008		VTA Nighttime Rail Maintenance Project Begins Monday
November 25, 2008		VTA Hosting Two VTP 2035 Open Houses Next Week
November 25, 2008		Las Estaciones De Snell, Santa Teresa Regresan Ahora Funcionar En Su Totalidad
November 25, 2008		County Residents Give Thumbs Up to VTA Transit Plan
November 25, 2008		Full Service Restored to VTA Light Rail System
November 24, 2008		VTA Thanksgiving Holiday Service Schedule
November 21, 2008		Former Acting Chief Financial Officer for VTA Honored by San Jose Business Journal
November 20, 2008		VTA Bus and Light Rail Ridership Climbs New Heights
November 19, 2008		VTA Launches Holiday Food Drive
November 18, 2008		VTA To Begin Late Night Rail Grinding
November 14, 2008		VTA Supports Project Homeless Connect Shuttle service provides access to crucial services for the homeless
November 10, 2008		Ride VTA Downtown San Jose to the Veterans Day Parade
November 10, 2008		VTA Veterans Day Schedule
November 07, 2008		VTAs Green Investment in Hybrids Pays Off120,000 Gallons of Fuel Saved Each Year
October 27, 2008		VTA to Host Valley Transportation Plan 2035 Public Meetings
October 24, 2008		Ride VTA to Downtown San Jose for the Silicon Valley Marathon
October 23, 2008		VTA Emergency Response Drill
October 21, 2008		VTA Wins Award for its New Bus Service Plan
October 17, 2008		State Route (SR) 152 Nighttime Lane Closures
October 17, 2008		VTA Marks Record September Light Rail Ridership
October 15, 2008		De Anza Transit Center Ribbon Cutting Event
October 10, 2008		AB 2466 Allows VTA to Utilize Surplus Solar Energy
October 09, 2008		VTA Columbus Day Schedule
October 07, 2008		San Martin Ribbon Cutting Event
October 03, 2008		SR 152/156 Improvement Project Conserves and Protects Natural Resources
October 03, 2008		New VTA Bus Stop at De Anza College to Open October 6
October 02, 2008		San Martin Opening Celebration
October 01, 2008		VTA's Service Changes Begin Next Week
September 30, 2008		Expect Major VTA Reroutes on Sunday, October 5
30 de septiembre, 2008		Habrá Grandes Demoras el 5 de Octubre del 2008
September 26, 2008		Update: Free Substitute "Light Rail Bus Bridge" Added
September 24, 2008		Snell Light Rail Station Closes Sept. 29
24 de septiembre, 2008		La Estación de Tranvía Snell Estará Cerrada desde el 29 de Septiembre
September 24, 2008		Enhanced VTA Service to Shark's Games
24 de septiembre, 2008		En Octubre Habrá Cambios en el Servicio de Autobús de VTA
24 de septiembre, 2008		¡Tome el Tranvía o el Autobús de VTA a la Feria del Mariachi y el Concierto de Noche de Serenata de Gala en San José!
September 24, 2008		Ride VTA Light Rail or Bus to the Noche de Serenata Gala Concert and Feria del Mariachi
September 24, 2008		VTA's October Bus Service Changes
23 de septiembre, 2008		Habrá Demoras a Las Rutas de VTA Durante el (Medio) Maratón de Rock n Roll
23 de septiembre, 2008		La Estación de Tranvía Snell Estará Cerrada el Próximo Lunes
September 22, 2008		VTA Bus and Light Rail Services to be Impacted by Half Marathon
September 22, 2008		Blossom Hill and Cottle Light Rail Stations Reopening Sept. 26
September 22, 2008		VTA Contracts with New Service Provider for ACE Shuttles
September 15, 2008		VTA Reduces Water Consumption by 80%
15 de septiembre, 2008		El Programa de Educación de VTA Para Los Jóvenes
September 15, 2008		SR 156 Nighttime Lane Closures
September 12, 2008		VTA's Internship Program Success Story
September 12, 2008		VTA Ridership Continued Rise
September 12, 2008		VTA's Youth Outreach Program
September 10, 2008		VTA Reminds Public to be Alert
11 de septiembre, 2008		VTA Le Recuerda Que Debe de Estar en Alerta
September 10, 2008		Ride VTA to the "Fiestas Patrias" Parade and Festival in Downtown San Jose!
10 de septiembre, 2008		Tome VTA a la Gran Celebración de las Fiestas Patrias en el Centro de San José
September 5, 2008		VTA Redeems Trust Certificates, Saving $5.4 Million
September 5, 2008		Ride VTA Light Rail or Bus to the San José Mariachi and Latin Music Festival
5 de septiembre, 2008		¡Tome el Tranvía o el Autobús de VTA al Festival del Mariachi y Música Latina de San José!
August 29, 2008		VTA to Build Two New Grade Separations in Fremont
29 de agosto, 2008		¡La Carretera Estatal 152 Elevada Ya Esta Abierta! (Y esto ayudara para que no haya congestionamiento en las carreteras durante el fin de semana feriado.)
Agosto 29, 2008		Horario de Servicio de Transporte Público de VTA Para el Día del Trabajo (Labor Day)
August 29, 2008		VTA Labor Day Schedule
August 28, 2008		Ride VTA to Downtown San Jose for Summer Fun
August 28, 2008		SR 152 Flyover Opens!
August 25, 2008		All VTA Light Rail Stations Open, Trains on Schedule
Agosto 22, 2008		Apertura De La Carretera Elevada SR 152/156 El Carril Elevado Ayudara Para Disminuir El Congestionamiento Y Será Mas Seguro Para Los Motoristas
Agosto 21, 2008		VTA Planea Muchos Cambios Para Personas Que Viajen en los Tranvías de VTA este Viernes por la Tarde y Durante el Fin de Semana
August 21, 2008		SR 152/156 Improvement Projects Opening Celebration
August 21, 2008		VTA Plans for Busy Friday Afternoon Commute
Agosto 20, 2008		Ruta Alterna Para Personas que Viajen el Viernes a Domingo en Tranvía
August 19, 2008		Station by Station Directions for Friday Light Rail Closure
August 19, 2008		VTA Reduces Water Use with New Sustainability Program
Agosto 15, 2008		Habrá Servicio de Autobús Gratis (Light Rail Bus Bridge) el Viernes Durante el Cierre de Tranvía
August 15, 2008		Free Bus Bridge Available During Fridays Light Rail Shutdown
Agosto 14, 2008		Cerrarán las Estaciones de Tranvía Blossom Hill y Cottle Durante la Construcción Con el Fin de Mejorarlas
Agosto 14, 2008		Los Beneficios del Proyecto de Remodelación de la Plataforma de VTA Ayudan a Los Discapacitados
August 13, 2008		Light Rail Retrofit Work to Close Blossom Hill, Cottle Stations
August 08, 2008		SR 152 One-Way Traffic Controls
August 08, 2008		VTA Board Authorizes BART Tax Vote
August 06, 2008		VTA Light Rail Retrofit Project Benefits Mobility-Impaired
August 01, 2008		VTA Supports "National Night Out" Community Event
July 29, 2008		VTA Saves $690,000 in First Month of Bond Refinancing
July 24, 2008		VTA Ridership Hits Record High
July 23, 2008		State Route (SR) 156 Nighttime Road Closure
July 15, 2008		VTA to Host Public Hearing for the Santa Clara-Alum Rock Transit Improvements Project
15 de julio de 2008		VTA Invita al Publico a una Audiencia del Proyecto de Mejoras de Santa Clara-Alum Rock
July 08, 2008		VTA Supports an Environmental Report Favoring the Pacheco Pass Alternative for High-Speed Rail!
July 08, 2008		State Route 156 Nighttime Road Closure
July 07, 2008		VTAs Bus Line 88 Changes Service

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