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Safety Around Bus and Rail is Top Priority

We may sound like a broken record, but it bears repeating... often: Safety is our number one priority. VTA bus and rail operators go through extensive safety training to operate their vehicles, but...

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CA Human Trafficking Law Modeled on VTA Policy

VTA is proud to have been the model for a newly signed California law addressing human trafficking and how public transit agencies can help fight it. AB 2034, signed by Governor Brown Thursday...

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CTC Approves Funding for Traffic Relief in Santa Clara County

On May 16, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $2.7 billion in funding for 61 transportation projectsthat will increase safety, decrease congestion, and move goods more efficiently...

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Help for Human Trafficking Victims

Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar a year criminal industry and is considered the fastest-growing enterprise in the world. According to the 2017 Polaris report, there are 4.3 million victims...

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See Something, Say Something with VTAlerts

We know that not all super heroes wear capes. Our VTA riders are often the first to observe safety concerns or suspicious activities in and around our transit system. So, what can riders do to help...

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Recommended Funding for Traffic Relief in Santa Clara County

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff recommendations for funding from Senate Bill 1, the newly passed California gas tax, bode well for Silicon Valley transportation needs. All four...

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VTA Electric Buses Will Use Pioneering Charging Technology

As VTA prepares to roll out brand new, all-electric buses, we are teaming up with Prospect Silicon Valley, and Bay Area tech companies to pilot a cutting-edge system that will manage charging those...

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VTA to Further Analyze Tunnel Design for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

Phase II of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley is reaching a critical phase in the environmental clearance process. On Thursday, December 7, VTA staff will present to the VTA Board of Directors next steps to...

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VTA Board Unanimously Approves Transportation Sales Tax for November Ballot

At the June 2, 2016 meeting, the VTA Board of Directors unanimously adopted the framework and funding amounts for a ½-cent 30-year sales tax measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot to help fund...

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