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Go Green with VTA on Black Friday
Avoid Parking Woes on Busiest Shopping Day of the Year by Using Public Transportation
| Release Number: | nr 09 11 09 |
| Release Date: | Nov 20, 2009 |
San José, Calif. – Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, officially kicks off the holiday shopping season and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is urging holiday shoppers to use VTA bus and light rail to get to their destinations. Not only can people enjoy the day taking VTA and avoiding the hassles of finding parking, riders can also reduce their carbon footprint.
“Taking VTA bus and light rail is a great green option that generates cost savings and lowers parking stress,” said VTA General Manager Michael T. Burns.
Navigating the local shopping hot spots is easy with VTA’s bus and light rail system. Below is a list of favorite shopping destinations and the scheduled VTA routes and lines available.
El Paseo De Saratoga
Bus Lines 26, 57, 58, 82, 101 and 328
San Jose Flea Market
Bus Lines 12, 62 and 77
Bus Lines 13, 27 and Ride VTA Light Rail (exit Oakridge Station, transfer at Ohlone/Chynoweth)
Taking VTA to local holiday entertainment destinations is also encouraged. As part of the agency’s
“Ride VTA to Fun” promotion, VTA has partnered with several entertainment vendors to provide savings on admission for VTA pass holders.
VTA riders can enjoy discounts at the following performances and events:
A Christmas Story
November 21 – December 20
$6 off admission with a valid VTA fare ticket
The Guy Fieri Road Show
December 16
$10 off a $30 ticket. Use password code “GuyVTA” at Ticketmaster.com
Skate Under the Palms
November 20 – January 18
$2 off rink admission with any valid VTA fare ticket
Some restrictions apply. For more details, visit the individual partner websites.
For VTA information, please contact VTA’s Customer Service Center at (408) 321-2300, TTY for the hearing-impaired only, (408) 321-2330. Or log onto www.vta.org and click on the blue envelope icon to sign-up for VTA bus/light rail email updates.
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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; congestion management; specific highway improvement projects; countywide transportation planning and provides these services throughout the county including the cities 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
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