Headways

Rail Rehab Keeping Our System in Shape

VTA is once again performing significant maintenance projects along our light rail system. Through November, certain parts of the line will be closed for construction for short periods, mostly on...

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You Can't Beat a Train - VTA Kicks Off Safety Awareness Campaign

In recognition of Rail Safety Month, in September, VTA is asking you to share an important message to help save lives. The message is “You can’t beat a train.” It sounds simple. It sounds like common...

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Apprenticeship Program Captures the Attention of ATU International

Strengthening the voice transit workers have at their agencies is a top priority for International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) John Costa. When he heard that the Santa Clara...

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VTA’s BART Phase II Small Business Study Kicks Off

One of VTA's priorities as part of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project is to ensure small businesses near construction zones will be able to conduct business during Project construction. Although...

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Morgan Hill Kids Weigh In on Community Transportation Plan

VTA received valuable advice this week from young “consultants” who came up with some ideas on how to improve transportation and mobility in Morgan Hill. The 14th Annual Youth Leadership Morgan Hill...

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Devoted Operator Making People ‘Happy to Ride the Bus’

Felipe Begines has the kind of upbeat, sunny disposition that just makes you want to smile. And it’s no wonder. The 7-year veteran bus operator says working at VTA “makes me the best version of myself...

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Obey VTA Safety Precautions

Safety is the most important issue for any transit agency. In Santa Clara County, protections in place around VTA light rail stations and tracks should never be ignored. This month there were two...

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This Train is Bound for Eastridge!

The VTA Board of Directors, at its June 6 meeting, unanimously approved the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report-2 for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project (EBRC). The Final SEIR...

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Honors for Apprenticeship Program and South Bay Champion for Transportation

The Valley Transportation Authority congratulates the VTA/ATU Joint Workforce Investment program, Mission College, and California State Senator Jim Beall for their recognition with Bay Area Metro...

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