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Celebrating Earth Day by Taking Action

This Earth Day VTA joins over 100 transit agencies in pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This nation-wide effort is led by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support President Biden’s...

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VTA Now Recommends, But No Longer Requires, Masks on Board

In light of recent decisions by the federal government to lift mask requirements on public transit, VTA is strongly recommending, but not requiring passengers and employees to wear masks aboard VTA...

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VTA Steps Up Security Patrols After Brooklyn Train Attack

In light of the attack on a New York subway train, VTA is increasing transit patrol visibility on the light rail system, aboard trains and at light rail stations throughout Santa Clara County...

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VTA’s First Women Bus and Light Rail Operators

In 1973, Martha Garza was raising four children as a single mother, and she needed a good job, so she started driving a bus for San Jose City Lines. She was the first woman bus operator in Santa Clara...

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You Roll, Because Our Drivers Rock!

Friday March 18th is VTA Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Yes, it is Transit Driver Appreciation Day all over America today, but in Santa Clara County, the Board of Supervisors (thank you Supervisor...

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March 18 is VTA Transit Driver Appreciation Day

At VTA, we have a special place in our hearts for our transit drivers. Whether bus, light rail, or paratransit drivers, they are our front-line workers, always there…rain or shine, serving our...

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2-Car Blue Line Trains Are Back

As more riders return to our trains, more trains are returning to our riders. Starting Monday, March 7, Blue Line passengers will get to ride 2-car trains throughout the day, rather than the single...

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What’s behind FTA’s cost and schedule forecast for BART Phase II?

In the next few months, VTA anticipates awarding the first and largest contract for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. While VTA is still in the midst of securing federal funding, the Federal...

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Transit Restoration Efforts Continue

VTA’s transit service has achieved a profound rebound in the face of unprecedented challenges over the last two years. All bus and light rail lines are running, front door boarding has resumed, and...

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