Valley Transportation Plan 2040 (VTP 2040)

Overview

The Valley Transportation Plan 2040 (VTP 2040) is the countywide long-range transportation plan for Santa Clara County. As the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for the county, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) periodically updates this 25-year plan.  

VTP 2040 provides a planning and policy framework for developing and delivering future transportation projects. Location-specific improvements for all modes of travel are covered in three major program areas: Highways, Local System, and Transit. The Highways Program includes major freeway improvements, local freeway interchanges, and Express Lanes. The Local System includes local roadway improvements, Expressway improvements, Pedestrian and Bicycle projects, and technology-related projects. The Transit Program includes projects related to Transit Efficiency and new Transit Improvements. Additional program areas that do not include specific projects: Pavement Management and the Community Design and Transportation Program. The Plan also identifies transportation needs through a systematic approach based on input from local jurisdictions, elected officials and the community. Updated project list

Valley Transportation Plan 2040 and Sustainable Communities Strategies

For the first time the regional transportation planning process will tie together regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) and regional transportation planning in an effort reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with Senate Bill 375. This legislation requires the region to prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy as part of its Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), prepared by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Bay Area region, to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set for the years 2020 and 2035.

VTA will proactively work with local jurisdictions and the public to develop input that combines both broad land use objectives with transportation policies and projects in its long-range transportation planning efforts. The current plan update will also coordinate program elements associated with the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy process developed as part of the RTP.

VTP 2040 Factsheet

• VTP 2040 Fact Sheet (English)  (PDF)

Other VTP documents available for download

• Introduction to VTP & RTP Powerpoint (PDF)
• Process Map for Development of VTP 2040(PDF)
• Initial Vision Scenario  (PDF)
• SB 375 Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Priority Development Areas Table (PDF)

How to Get Involved

We encourage you to get involved in the planning process by joining us in the development of VTP 2040. Here are some ways to get involved: 

• Call VTA's Community Outreach Department at (408) 321-7575, TTY for the hearing-impaired at (408) 321-2330 for more information or translated materials.
• Like us on Facebook 
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• Subscribe to the pages of the VTP website that interest you the most by clicking the blue envelope at the top of the page
• Email us your comments or questions at  Community.outreach@vta.org  Attend public meetings. To be notified of upcoming meetings, subscribe to the  Outreach page for VTP 2040 by clicking on the blue envelope at the top of the page
• Invite us to present VTP information at your meetings

Individuals who require language translation, American Sign Language, or documents in accessible formats are requested to contact VTA Community Outreach at 408-321-7575 / 408-321-2330 TTY.