Headways

March 28, 2023
ICYMI! VTA Looks Toward the Future of Light Rail
Since its implementation in 1987, the VTA light rail system has grown to serve commuters traveling in Santa Clara County. From transporting passengers to their desired location or connecting them to...
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March 27, 2023
Bus Stop Makeover – The Next Cycle of the Better Bus Stops Program
VTA is continuing to invest in upgrades to its transit network and has increased efforts to show greater commitment to bus riders and attract new ones by making its facilities more appealing. In 2020...
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March 24, 2023
VTA Driver Stays Calm Preventing a Head-on Collision
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, an incident happened that gives us pause to remind our community just how important, and well trained our VTA bus and train operators are. And to urge our riding public to...
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March 24, 2023
Real Time Updates for Bikes and Signal Priority for Buses
Solving transportation challenges with technology is the basis of two competitive federal grants VTA recently won. A total of more than $2 million (Wheels on the Bus- Real-Time Data (RTD) at $500,616...
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March 20, 2023
BART Silicon Valley Extension: Planning for Long-Term Benefits
In 2001, VTA did a major investment study to determine the best transit solution for the highly congested I-880 and I-680 commute corridors on the east side of the Bay. Extending the regional BART...
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March 20, 2023
We Want to Hear From You!
VTA staff is continuing work on the Valley Transportation Plan 2050 (VTP 2050) this Spring. A long-range planning and policy framework, the VTP 2050 will identify programs, projects, and policies for...
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March 09, 2023
Federal Support Comes Out Strong for VTA's BART Phase II Project
President Biden made a strong statement of support for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II project, including a $500 million request in the administration’s budget for FY 2024. This is the initial...
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March 09, 2023
Tunnel Easements: Why, Where and How
Tunnel Easements: Why, Where and How Extending BART into the heart of Silicon Valley will ultimately enhance mobility in the Bay Area, create thousands of jobs, spur transit-oriented communities, and...
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March 02, 2023
Curious About the Ins and Outs of VTA Light Rail? Ask VTA!
Ever asked yourself, "What happens when VTA's aging light rail cars need to be replaced? How do we efficiently serve our current and future passengers? And what changes might need to be made to give...
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