Short Range Transit Plan

The Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) is a federally mandated planning document that describes the plans, programs and goals of the transit operator. It has a 10-year planning horizon and is updated annually. It focuses on the characteristics and capital needs of the existing system, and on committed (funded) expansion plans.

The SRTP serves as the primary justification for receipt of Federal and State grants for transit operations and capital projects. The SRTP is prepared by VTA staff and is adopted by the VTA Board of Directors. The most recent SRTP covers FY 2009-2018 and is a “mini” SRTP. The most recent “full” SRTP was the FY2008-2017 version. The next SRTP will cover FY2010-2019. MTC requires a “full” version to be submitted every four years as opposed to a "Mini" version which is limited to the Operations and Capital Improvement Program modifications and updates in the intervening years.

Purpose and Basis

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations require development of the SRTP as documentation of the planning basis supporting the use of FTA funds for operations and capital improvements.

Key Elements

The SRTP describes VTA’s history and governance, organizational structure and the elements of our existing transit system, including current services, facilities and supporting activities. It describes current bus and light rail services, regional services, new technologies and several programs and partnerships established by VTA to help achieve our goals. At the heart of the SRTP are VTA’s 10-year operating plan, capital program and accompanying financial plans.

The 2009-2018 SRTP consists of three chapters, plus an appendix:

1. Service and System Evaluation
2. Operations Plan
3. Capital Improvement Program
4. Appendix A: Measure A Revenue and Expenditure Plan.

FY 2009-2018 “Mini” SRTP
FY 2008-2017 “Full” SRTP
FY 2008-2017 “Full” SRTP (Accessible Version)

For more information

Call VTA Transit Planning at (408) 321-7169.