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Rail Safety Isn't Just for September

Although September is a month when transportation agencies publicly promote safety on the rails with “Rail Safety Month,” VTA works to be vigilant about safety all year around. As a reminder of that...

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Governor Signs Bill That Stemmed from VTA Tragedy

From the Office of State Senator Dave Cortese: The bill requires the Workforce Development Board, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, VTA, and the Health and Human Services Agency to work...

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Funds for One Bay Area Grant Program Available for County-Wide Projects

The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been awarded approximately $91 million from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to share in its third round of funding for the One Bay Area...

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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 Light Rail System Fully Operational Saturday, September 18

Starting Saturday, September 18, the entire VTA light rail system is back on track. The Green Line, from Diridon Station to Winchester Station is the last segment of the system to be reactivated after...

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Stay Alert, Stay Alive – Rail Safety Reminder

As light rail service is gradually reactivated after having been down since the May 26 tragedy, it coincides, by chance, with National Rail Safety Month. September is traditionally the month when rail...

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Light Rail Service is Back!

Light Rail is back on track. Okay…it’s only part of the system, but we are working hard to get the whole system back on track. And through September 12, it’s free! First and foremost, please be...

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Statement from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Regarding the Personnel History of Samuel Cassidy

The horrific attack at VTA’s light rail yard on May 26, in which nine VTA employees were killed, prompted questions about the personnel history of the shooter, Samuel Cassidy, a 20-year VTA employee...

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