Headways

Free VTA Bus and Light Rail Service To Warming Centers In Santa Clara County

Due to predicted inclement weather, VTA will offer free fares for light rail and buses to people who are traveling to or from Santa Clara warming centers on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, through...

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Lights, Camera—and Transit: Ride VTA to Cinequest

Lights, camera, transit! VTA is happy to once again partner with the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, which returns March 10-22 to turn downtown San Jose and Mountain View into a playground of...

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VTA Exceeds Record Ridership Expectations for Super Bowl LX and Celebrates Seamless Connectivity with Regional Transit Services

Fans traveling to Super Bowl LX rode Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and buses in record numbers, far exceeding expectations. VTA carried more than 30,000 riders to and...

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Getting Around Santa Clara County for Super Bowl LX: What VTA Riders Need to Know

With Super Bowl LX bringing unprecedented crowds to Santa Clara County, getting around during Super Bowl weekend will require a little extra planning—especially for those hoping to avoid gridlocked...

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VTA Earns Best Workplace for Commuters Certification

At VTA, we don’t just advocate for smarter, greener commuting—we live it. That’s why we’re proud to announce that VTA has earned the Best Workplace for Commuters (BWC) certification, recognizing our...

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VTA is Ready to Move Record Crowds to Super Bowl LX

Two years in the making, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) plans to handle massive Super Bowl 60 crowds can be summed up in one mantra: We’re ready. As the primary public transit...

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Grand Opening of 135 New Affordable Homes at Tamien Light Rail Station

Residents, elected officials, and transit leaders celebrated the opening of the first transit-oriented development (TOD) housing to open in more than 20 years under the portfolio of the Santa Clara...

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VTA Enters 2026 with Momentum on BART Silicon Valley Phase II

Milestones position the project for expanded construction, tunneling preparation After a year of major progress, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) moves into 2026 poised for...

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Everything to Know About Contactless Payment on VTA

Paying your VTA adult fare is now faster and easier across the entire system. You can pay by tapping a contactless bank card at Clipper readers on VTA buses and at light rail platforms. No cash...

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