Headways

Construction Begins on EBRC Light Rail Extension

Have you noticed the signs on Capitol Expressway? Light rail construction is beginning! This means changes to Capitol Expressway between Capitol Avenue and Quimby Road. We anticipate work to begin...

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VTA’s Official TBM Naming Contest for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project is Live!

Join VTA in commemorating the spirit of innovation by submitting an entry to name the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will bore the five-mile tunnel portion of the project! The tunnel boring machine...

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Unanimous Approval for East San Jose Light Rail Extension Construction Contract

The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector light rail extension is on its way to construction, after the board of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority voted to approve a construction contract...

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VTA Board of Directors Approves the BART Phase II Project Business Resources Program!

On March 7, the VTA Board of Directors approved $15 million over a 5-year period for the Business Resource Program (BRP) including direct financial assistance for small businesses! This approval marks...

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BART Extension Project Provides Added Environmental Benefits

VTA was awarded a $2,982,471 grant from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board for the beneficial reuse of excavated material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project. The Beneficial Reuse...

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VTA's BART Silicon Valley: Preparing for Construction

It’s an exciting time for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project! Construction will be starting soon! It’s important that the public is aware of upcoming construction, especially how it...

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From Vacant to Useful: Transforming 501 Cinnabar Street into Diridon BART's Temporary Parking

VTA is excited that the construction of the temporary replacement parking for the Diridon BART Station is underway! VTA is following through on the Project’s environmental commitments by renovating a...

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VTA Purchases the Tunnel Boring Machine for the BSVII Project!

VTA just reached a major milestone with the purchase of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will dig the tunnel for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project (BSVII). The tunnel will contain five...

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MTC Completes Regional Funding for VTA’s Silicon Valley BART Extension

On October 25, 2023, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) voted to allocate the $375 million for Phase II of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension Project, bringing regional BART service one...

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