Headways

What to Know about Changing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Requirements on SR 237 Express Lanes

State Route 237 is known for the many large companies that line its corridor. But with more people working from home these days, employees and other travelers might be missing important information...

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VTA Takes the Lead in Net 15 Payment Plan for Small Business Prime Contractors

At a time when small businesses have been suffering because of the impact of COVID-19, VTA has adopted a new policy we hope will make things a little bit easier on them. The policy, which takes effect...

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Public Scoping Meeting on Sept. 24 for I-280/Winchester Blvd. Project

VTA is holding a virtual public scoping meeting for the I-280/Winchester Boulevard Interchange Improvements Project this Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 pm. Community members are invited to learn more...

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Bus Simulator: A High-Tech Aid to Driver Training

It’s called the “MB-2000”. A fitting name for its futuristic nature of putting you “in the driver’s seat” literally. The latest tool VTA is using to help bus drivers sharpen their skills to maneuver...

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Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

This is Rail Safety Week across the United States, with a goal of raising awareness on how to stay safe around railways, including VTA light rail. Every year, in North America, 2100 people are killed...

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BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project: Early Contractor Engagement Begins

The stretch of the BART Silicon Valley extension into Downtown San Jose and Santa Clara is entering what’s known as the procurement stage of the project. For this mega project, currently at an early...

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Carpool Occupancy Changes Coming to SR-237 Express Lanes October 2, 2020

Starting October 2, the occupancy requirement for toll-free travel in the SR 237 Express Lanes will change from two to three occupants. Vehicles with two occupants will be eligible for a 50% toll...

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Traffic Improvements Coming to Blossom Hill at US 101

VTA construction is getting underway to transform the Blossom Hill Interchange at US 101 to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections and ease traffic congestion. Interested members of the community...

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Bike Safely Around the Rails – Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Because so many people are working from home these days, and “Bike to Work Day” just wouldn’t work very well…the whole month of September is dedicated to biking…wherever! Also this month, VTA is...

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