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2012 News Releases

Date      Headline
January 06, 2012      VTA Announces New Express Buses, New Express Service
January 05, 2012      VTA Announces New Leadership for 2012 Board of Directors

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2011 News Releases

Date      Headline
December 28, 2011      Ride VTA for Free on New Year’s Eve
December 20, 2011      VTA Upgrading Elevators at Eight Light Rail Stations
December 19, 2011      VTA Transforming Your Commute in 2012
December 15, 2011      VTA Bus and Light Rail Holiday Schedule
December 15, 2011      Two Weekends Remain in 2011 for the “Candyland Express”
December 14, 2011      VTA Solicits Public Comments on VTP 2040
December 12, 2011      Local Community Stuffs Two VTA Buses with 5,300 Toys!
December 08, 2011      VTA Board Awards $772 Million Design Build Contract for BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Project
December 05, 2011      Stuff the VTA Bus is Back!
November 29, 2011      VTA’s Historic Trolley Making Spirits Bright for the Holidays
November 23, 2011      Take VTA to the Global Winter Wonderland Premier
November 22, 2011      Before You Trot, Take Transit!
November 17, 2011      VTA Service Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 10, 2011      Regular VTA Service Scheduled on Veterans Day
October 18, 2011      VTA, Caltrans Seeks Public Input on SR 85 Express Lanes Project
October 14, 2011      VTA to Host Public Meetings and Bus Tour on El Camino Real Rapid Transit Project
October 10, 2011      Bus Stop Improvement Underway through February 2012
October 07, 2011      Regular VTA Service Schedule on Columbus Day
October 05, 2011      VTA Announces Mobile App Contest Winner
September 27, 2011      Express Yourself! VTA Solicits Input on Proposed Express Bus Service Plan
September 22, 2011      Public Meeting for the Kato Road Grade Separation Project
September 21, 2011      VTA Takes You to Sharks Preseason Opener this Friday
September 21, 2011      VTA Sells Bonds, Achieves Budgetary Savings
September 15, 2011      VTA to Host Public Meetings on El Camino Real Rapid Transit Project
September 09, 2011      VTA Participating in Patriot Day this Sunday, September 11th
September 02, 2011      VTA Awards $22.14M Construction Contract for the Kato Road Grade Separation
September 01, 2011      VTA Labor Day Service Schedule
August 31, 2011      VTA Offers Improved Service to Stanford Football Games
August 23, 2011      Back to "S’Cool" with VTA
August 19, 2011      VTA Receives Over $150 Million in State Funding
August 10, 2011      BART Silicon Valley and Kato Road Grade Separation Projects Receive $50 Million in State Funding
August 05, 2011      VTA Board Awards SR 237/I-880 Express Lanes Contract to RGW
August 04, 2011      Let VTA Do the Driving! Ride Stress-Free to San Jose Jazz Festival
August 02, 2011      VTA and National Night Out Event Share Same Priority, Public Safety
July 21, 2011      VTA General Counsel to Retire
July 20, 2011      Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to tour San Jose ‘green job’ training program, Thurs., July 21
July 15, 2011      VTA Pioneers First All 4G Wireless Connectivity on Mass Transit System
July 08, 2011      VTA Service Changes Begin Monday, July 11
July 05, 2011      VTA 2000 Measure A Tax Audit Comes Back Clean
June 28, 2011      VTA and BART Seek Community Input
June 27, 2011      VTA Fourth of July Service Schedule
June 23, 2011      VTA Receives More Good News for U.S. 101 Corridor
June 22, 2011      VTA and SJSU Research Project Wins National Award
June 17, 2011      VTA Seeks Input to Personalize Rapid Transit Stations along Santa Clara-Alum Rock Corridor in San Jose
June 14, 2011      VTA Says “Dump the Pump” This Thursday
June 06, 2011      VTA Announces Mobile App Contest to Promote Use of Public Transit
June 03, 2011      VTA Board Adopts Two-Year Budget and Transit Service Plan
June 01, 2011      “Commuter Express” Big Hit with VTA Customers
May 26, 2011      Traffic Advisory: Daytime Lane Closure
May 26, 2011      VTA to Participate in National Moment of Remembrance
May 20, 2011      BART Silicon Valley Hosts Meeting to Provide Program and Construction Update
May 17, 2011      Advisory: VTA Bus Reroutes to Accommodate Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race, Stage 4 Finish
May 17, 2011      Pases de Promocionales de Verano para Jóvenes Ya Están a la Venta
May 17, 2011      VTA Installs New Bus Fareboxes
May 16, 2011      VTA's Summer Transit Pass for Youths On Sale Today
May 10, 2011      VTA Promotes Bike to Work Day on May 12 in Milpitas
May 06, 2011      VTA Approves Contract for Creek Improvements In Preparation for BART Silicon Valley
May 05, 2011      VTA, Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMS to Stage Full Scale Emergency Exercise on May 11, 2011
May 04, 2011      VTA Launches Dump the Pump Ad Campaign
May 02, 2011      VTA Realiza Reuniones Públicas a fin de Obtener Comentarios sobre el Presupuesto para los Años Fiscales 2012 y 2013 y el
April 26, 2011      VTA Holds Public Meetings to Obtain Input on Proposed FY 12/FY 13 Budget and Transit Service Plan
April 21, 2011      VTA Encourages Public to Take Alternative Transportation to Celebrate Earth Day
April 18, 2011      Improvements at SR 17/I-280/I-880 Interchange and I-880/Stevens Creek Blvd. Interchange Project
April 13, 2011      VTA Encourages Public to Drive Less and Take Transit
April 05, 2011      VTA Invita a la Comunidad a Dar Sus Opiniones Acerca de las Estaciones del Transito Rápido
April 05, 2011      Durante el mes de abril se llevarán a cabo cuatro Reuniones Públicas sobre el Plan de Transporte del Valle (VTP) a través del Condado de Santa Clara
April 05, 2011      BART Silicon Valley’s Berryessa Extension Advances in Federal Program
April 04, 2011      VTA Hosts Community Meetings to Receive Input to Personalize Bus Rapid Stations along Santa Clara-Alum Rock in San José
March 31, 2011      4 Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) Public Meetings to be Held in April throughout Santa Clara County
March 28, 2011      VTA Runs Regular Weekday Service Schedule on Cesar E. Chavez Day
March 25, 2011      VTA Takes Pivotal Step with Issuance of Request for Proposals for BART Silicon Valley
March 10, 2011      Reunion Publica para el Plan de Transporte del Valle (VTP)
March 09, 2011      Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) Public Meeting
March 02, 2011      SR 237/I-880 Express Lanes Project Public Meeting
February 28, 2011      Blossom Hill Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins
February 24, 2011      Traffic Advisory: Dixon Landing Closure
February 23, 2011      Advisory: VTA to Perform Light Rail Rehabilitation Work
February 18, 2011      Traffic Advisory: Dixon Landing Closure
February 17, 2011      VTA Service Schedule on President's Day
February 14, 2011      VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Project Included in the President’s Budget Requests
February 11, 2011      Traffic Advisory: Kato Road Closure
February 09, 2011      Clipper Convenience Coming to VTA
February 03, 2011      Congestion Relief Coming to U.S. 101
February 02, 2011      BART Silicon Valley Represented at Tet Festival
January 24, 2011      VTA Offers Mobility Training to Keep Seniors Active
January 21, 2011      VTA Launches New Airport Flyer Hybrid Vehicles
January 20, 2011      VTA, Public Transportation Relieves Traffic Congestion
January 13, 2011      Regular VTA Service on MLK Jr. Holiday
January 10, 2011      VTA Announces New Leadership for 2011 Board of Directors
January 07, 2011      VTA Board Awards Blossom Hill Pedestrian Bridge Contract

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2010 News Releases

Date      Headline
December 29, 2010      VTA New Year’s Holiday Schedule
December 28, 2010      Habrá Cambios al Servicio de VTA desde 10 de Enero
December 28, 2010      Changes to VTA Bus Service Begin January 10, 2011
December 23, 2010      VTA Christmas Holiday Schedule
December 22, 2010      Horario para Autobuses y Tranvías de VTA los Días de Fiesta
December 22, 2010      Give the Gift of Travel and Independence
December 17, 2010      Comment Period Extended for I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek Blvd. Improvements Project Environmental Document
December 17, 2010      VTA Bus and Light Rail Holiday Schedule
December 16, 2010      Community Stuffs Two VTA Buses with Toys for Tots
December 08, 2010      Llene el Autobús de VTA con Juguetes para “Toys for Tots”
December 08, 2010      Stuff the VTA Bus with Toys for Tots
December 06, 2010      VTA Invites Community Members to Provide Input on Environmental Process for BART Silicon Valley
November 23, 2010      VTA Completa las Mejoras de Autobús por la Story Road
November 23, 2010      VTA Completes Bus Stop Improvements in East San Jose
November 22, 2010      Horario de Servicio de VTA para el Día de Acción de Dar Gracias (Thanksgiving Day)
November 22, 2010      Take VTA for Easy Holiday Travel
November 18, 2010      VTA Service Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 09, 2010      Regular VTA Service Scheduled on Veterans Day
November 05, 2010      I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek Blvd. Improvements Project Draft Environmental Report Now Available
November 04, 2010      VTA Board Member Don Gage Honored for 10 Years of Service
November 03, 2010      VTA Honra a dos gran Políticos Latinos por sus Seis años de Servicio en la Asamblea de California
November 03, 2010      VTA Honors State Assembly Members after Six Years of Service
October 29, 2010      VTA Launches New Hybrid Buses
October 25, 2010      VTA Invites Community to BART Project Public Meeting in San Jose Wednesday
October 15, 2010      VTA Invites Community to Get Engaged in BART Silicon Valley
October 08, 2010      The Dalai Lama Visits San Jose
October 08, 2010      BART Silicon Valley Project Brings Hope for More Jobs as it Promotes Multi-Million Dollar Contract Opportunities for Minority Business Owners
October 07, 2010      Regular VTA Service Schedule on Columbus Day
October 01, 2010      VTA Debuts Free WiFi on New Commuter Express
September 29, 2010      BART Design Build Forum Attracts Hundreds of Contractors
September 28, 2010      Design Build Contractor Community Getting Engaged with BART Silicon Valley
September 24, 2010      VTA Introduces Commuter Express Light Rail Service
September 23, 2010      CTC Approves Funding for VTA Projects
September 23, 2010      VTA Presenta su Nuevo Servicio de Tranvía Exprés
September 15, 2010      Dance in Transit Festival to Grace VTA and Downtown San Jose
September 13, 2010      Bids Solicited for Blossom Hill Pedestrian Safety Project
September 09, 2010      VTA to Participate in National Moment of Remembrance
September 01, 2010      VTA Labor Day Service Schedule
August 31, 2010      Horario de Servicio de VTA para el Día de los Trabajadores (Labor Day)
August 27, 2010      VTA to Offer Improved Service During Stanford University Football Games
August 25, 2010      VTA Holding BART Silicon Valley Public Meeting
August 23, 2010      How Do You Spare the Air?
August 20, 2010      It’s Back to School Season for VTA
August 12, 2010      Let VTA Do the Driving! Ride Stress-Free to San Jose Jazz Festival
August 11, 2010      íDeja que VTA te Lleve al Festival de Jazz, sin Estrés y sin que Manejes!
August 06, 2010      Three New Members Appointed to VTA Advisory Committees
July 29, 2010      VTA in Local Neighborhoods on National Night Out
July 27, 2010      VTA Connection to Norman Y. Mineta
July 26, 2010      VTA Contribuye con Servicios Accesibles en el Valle del Silicón
July 26, 2010      VTA Contributes to Accessible Services
July 22, 2010      VTA Reúne Madre con Hijita Pérdida
July 21, 2010      VTA Reunites Lost Child with Parent
July 15, 2010      Ramp Metering Saves Time on Commutes
July 09, 2010      VTA Service Changes Begin Monday, July 12
July 01, 2010      VTA Fourth of July Service Schedule
July 01, 2010      BART Silicon Valley Extension Receives $40 Million TCRP Allocation
July 01, 2010      Horario para Servicio para el Cuatro de Julio
June 30, 2010      VTA to Begin Safety Improvements at Eight Caltrain Crossings
June 29, 2010      VTA Line 10 Gets Permanent Home at San Jose Airport
June 28, 2010      Torres con Teléfonos de Emergencia Ahora en las Plataformas de las Estaciones de Tranvías de VTA
June 24, 2010      BART Silicon Valley Achieves Environmental Milestone
June 23, 2010      VTA Planea Mejorar 18 Paradas de Autobús por la Story Road
June 18, 2010      VTA Plans 18 Bus Stop Improvements along Story Road
June 15, 2010      Thursday is National Dump the Pump Day
June 10, 2010      New Emergency Phone Towers on VTA Platforms
June 04, 2010      VTA Board Unanimously Supports Plan to Place $10 Vehicle Registration Fee on November Ballot
June 02, 2010      Let VTA Do the Driving to Music in the Park
May 28, 2010      VTA to Participate in National Moment of Remembrance
May 21, 2010      City of Cupertino and VTA Win State Transportation Award
May 19, 2010      VTA Launches Facebook Page to Connect with Community
May 14, 2010      VTA Solicits Advice from the Public
May 12, 2010      VTA se Prepara para el Día de “Bike to Work” (Día de Viajar en Bicicleta al Trabajo) y Eventos de Fin de Semana
May 11, 2010      VTA Gears Up for Bike to Work Day, Weekend Events
May 06, 2010      VTA Celebrates Older Americans Month
May 06, 2010      Los Pases de VTA Summer Blast Pass Ya Están a la Venta
May 05, 2010      VTA’s Summer Blast Passes on Sale Now
April 30, 2010      Traffic Advisory: Daytime Lane Closures
April 29, 2010      VA a Tomar VTA Para Celebrar las Festividades del Cinco de Mayo?
April 29, 2010      Taking VTA to the Cinco de Mayo Celebrations?
April 26, 2010      California State Assembly Passes AB 1784
April 22, 2010      Take the Drive Less Challenge: April 22 – May 5
April 21, 2010      VTA Celebrates Earth Day with Terry Firma
April 19, 2010      VTA Hará Mejoras en las Paradas de Autobús
April 16, 2010      VTA Bus Stop Improvements Begin April 19th
April 15, 2010      VTA Receives Third Award for SR 152/156 Improvements
April 05, 2010      Tilton Avenue Intersection Closure
March 24, 2010      VTA Receives National Award for its Budgeting Process
March 11, 2010      VTA Board Renews General Manager Contract
March 09, 2010      Detalles para Reuniones Públicas para los Cambios Propuestos de Servicio de VTA
March 09, 2010      Public Meeting Details for Proposed Service Changes
March 05, 2010      VTA Receives $12 Million Additional Stimulus Funds
March 05, 2010      VTA Employees Donate $10K to Haiti Relief Fund
March 02, 2010      VTA Installs More Electronic Bike Lockers at Transit Centers
February 26, 2010      VTA Secures More Funding for U.S. 101 Project
February 24, 2010      VTA Sheep Grazing Contract Extended
February 19, 2010      DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES
February 11, 2010      Public Welcomed to State Route 152 Mobility Partnership’s Briefing
February 11, 2010      VTA Begins Construction on New Arroyo Circle Bus Stop
February 10, 2010      VTA Service Schedule on President’s Day
February 10, 2010      VTA Anuncia Su Horario de Servicio de Autobús y Tranvías para el Día de los Presidentes
January 28, 2010      Nighttime VTA Light Rail Maintenance Work Now Underway

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