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 Benefits:       

Quieter train operations for nearby neighborhoods, smoother rides for passengers

 

Short-term Impacts:

Nighttime noise levels that will not exceed 85 decibels at a distance of 25

feet.  Work at any one location is typically finished within 20-40 minutes.

 

Times:

11:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., nightly

 

Dates:

January 28 through February 4—First Street San Jose, from San Carlos to Rosemary

February 5—San Carlos, from Almaden to Woz Way

February 6—San Carlos, Almaden to Market

February 7 through February 23—Embedded track between the Old Ironsides and Lick Mill light rail stations, and light rail/street intersections, from Mountain View to San Jose, plus minor miscellaneous work throughout the light rail system.

 

Note: All dates and schedules provided are tentative and are subject to change.

 

Individuals interested in more information can contact VTA’s Community Outreach Department at (408) 321-7575.

About VTA

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA is responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations and also serves as the county’s congestion management agency.  As such, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management issues, specific highway improvement projects, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects, and provides these services throughout the county, including the municipalities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.