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San Jose, Calif. – In recognition of Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is encouraging everyone to consider going green by using public transportation.  With soaring gas prices and the collective desire to reduce emissions, utilizing public transit has multiple benefits. 

According to a recent study by the American Public Transportation Association, if a solo commuter in a household gives up daily driving, it will reduce their household carbon footprint by 10 percent.  Findings also indicate that giving up a second vehicle and opting for public transit reduces a household’s carbon emissions by up to 30-percent.

In the spirit of Earth Day, all Santa Clara County residents are encouraged to reduce greenhouse gases by taking VTA.  To help county residents become more familiar with VTA’s transit services, VTA Information Service Representatives will attend two community Earth Day events and provide free trip planning. 

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
San Jose City College Earth Day
9:30AM – 1:00PM, San Jose City College
This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 26, 65, 61 and 62

City of San Jose
10:00AM – 2:00PM, San Jose City Hall
San Jose, CA

This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 22, 23, 63, 64, 66, 68, 81, 82, 72, 73, 180, 522, DASH, Highway 17 and Light Rail
VTA will also be supporting local businesses with their Earth Day efforts.  VTA Information Service Representatives will attend events at Cisco, Fenwick & West Law Firm, Juniper and Novellus this week.

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About VTA
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations; congestion management; specific highway improvement projects; and countywide transportation planning. As such, VTA is both an accessible transit provider and multi-modal transportation planning organization involved with transit, highways and roadways, bikeways and pedestrian facilities.

For more information about VTA services, call VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300, (408) 321-2330 (TDD only). Or, log on to www.vta.org.