Headways

Funding BART to Silicon Valley: One Step at a Time

OF COURSE we’re counting on the federal government to help pay for BART Silicon Valley. Why wouldn’t we? The Mercury News lobbed another uninformed assertion at VTA’s Silicon Valley BART Extension...

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Join Us To See How Your Measure B Taxes Are Being Put To Work!

In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax devoted to enhancing transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles...

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First VTA Driver to Achieve 4 Million Miles Behind The Wheel!

Although many people wouldn't list driving among their favorite activities, VTA Bus operator Janell Rubbo feels most joyful behind the wheel. With over 35 years of experience, she has recently...

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VTA Talks Bascom Complete Streets on Group Ride with San Jose Council Candidates

This Mother’s Day, VTA Senior Transportation Planner Lauren Ledbetter joined San Jose District 6 council candidates Michael Mulcahy and Olivia Navarro on a community bicycle ride to discuss the...

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Federal Budget Allocates a Half Billion Dollars to VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension Project

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that $500 million is officially in the federal budget to be used toward a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) for the...

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May is National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month, and this year is unique as it marks the 30th anniversary of Bike to Work Day. Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days organizers celebrate the milestone with the 30,000 Miles for 30...

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Participate in Community Outreach Activities This Spring

A lot is happening in Santa Clara County transportation this spring and VTA is looking for the public to get involved! From workshops to surveys and even a ground-breaking celebration, there are...

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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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Festive Community Engagement for 28th Street/Little Portugal at City’s Open House

Folklorico music echoed across San José High as freshmen and sophomore students from neighboring Cristo Rey High School performed on stage at the City of San José’s fifth and final workshop for the...

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