When VTA revamped its transit network in 2019, we committed to review the service plan every year to adapt to changes in ridership and traffic, new developments, and economic forecasts. Little did we know that the COVID-19 pandemic would create a paradigm shift to all aspects of life, including...
September 08, 2020
On September 14, VTA will adjust the schedule of the Rapid 500 bus. These changes will match VTA's service to BART's, making transfers more reliable when passengers arrive at Berryessa/North San Jose...
September 08, 2020
Did you know that California leads the nation in the number of fatalities and injuries of people who “trespass” on railroad tracks? “Trespassing” in the rail industry means “being on the tracks when...
August 31, 2020
Editor's note: This article has been updated since it was originally posted. VTA is the recipient of a multi-million dollar federal grant to help deploy automated electric vehicles designed for...
August 31, 2020
September is National Rail Safety Month, and even though safety is our primary concern all year long, this observance provides a great opportunity to remind you: “Don’t Let Your Guard Down.” These...
August 28, 2020
VTA is proud to partner with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) in promoting Bike to Wherever Days. Formerly known as "Bike to Work Days," the event this year accounts for those who are...
August 27, 2020
As an additional step to enhance the ride for customers, VTA will soon have hand sanitizer and mask dispensers on board buses and light rail trains. While face coverings have been mandated for several...
August 27, 2020
VTA, Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) in Ohio and CALSTART joined forces to be one of 25 projects across the country to receive grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) the...
August 27, 2020
This summer, VTA opened its new transit centers at Berryessa and Milpitas. Not only do these two modern, environmentally-friendly buildings bring BART to Santa Clara County for the first time ever...
August 19, 2020
As riders begin to return to public transportation in the Bay Area, surveys show that passengers want to be assured transit vehicles are clean and that steps are taken to ensure a healthy operation...