VTA Helps Keep the Valley Green
Did you know a two car household can reduce their carbon emissions 30% by replacing two cars with public transit?
Public Transportation...
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is estimated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 37 million metric tons annually.
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saves fuel, reduces an individual’s carbon footprint, and reduces congestion.
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provides an immediate option individuals can take to reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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use by a solo commuter switching his/her commute from a private vehicle can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 pounds per day—more than 4,800 pounds in a year.
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use saves the U.S. the equivalent of 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually—more than 11 million gallons of gasoline per day.
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provides an affordable alternative to driving. Households that use public transportation save an average of $6,251 every year - even more as the price of fuel rises.
 The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is committed to creating a greener Santa Clara Valley through its Sustainability Program. The program seeks to meet today's needs without compromising future generations. VTA's Sustainability Program will strengthen VTA's commitment to the environment through the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of greenhouse gases, the prevention of pollution and the use of renewable energy and materials.
Learn how VTA Helps Keep the Valley Green!
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VTA's 2011 Sustainability Report includes data from 2007 to 2011 on VTA’s use of fuel, energy, water, and its generation of waste at its five major facilities. The report also describes VTA’s past accomplishments, current initiatives, and future plans.
Download VTA's 2011 Sustainability Report (PDF)
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VTA's Sustainability Program Factsheet documents green projects and programs such as purchasing fuel efficient vehicles, reducing water use and working to create smart transit-oriented devlopment (TOD) projects. VTA's Solar Factsheet documents the environmental benefits and savings of the solar parking structures installed at the bus maintenance divisions.
Download VTA's Sustainability Program Factsheet (PDF)
Download VTA's Solar Factsheet (PDF)
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VTA Combating Climate Change details legislative efforts aimed at fighting climate change. This brochure also highlights the environmental benefits of public transit for protecting the environment and VTA’s sustainability efforts focusing on providing public transportation services in an environmentally way.
Download Combating Climate Change Brochure (PDF)
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VTA's Sustainability Program Mission was adopted by the VTA Board of Directors in February 2008. This document outlines VTA's goal and strategies for creating a greener Santa Clara Valley.
Download VTA's Sustainability Mission (PDF)
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VTA Signs the American Public Transportation Association's Sustainability Commitment. As a voluntary signatory, VTA commits to setting goals and monitoring progress to reduce greenhouse gases and become more resource efficient.
Link to Sustainability Commitment (APTA Website)
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VTA Joins the Green Grazing Movement with sheep and goats grazing at the Cerone Bus Maintenance Division near State Route 237. This activity allows VTA to try an alternative process that reduces the use of herbicides and gas-powered mowers.
Hear VTA's spotlight on KFOG's fogfile (MP3)
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