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March 11, 2022
March 18 is VTA Transit Driver Appreciation Day
At VTA, we have a special place in our hearts for our transit drivers. Whether bus, light rail, or paratransit drivers, they are our front-line workers, always there…rain or shine, serving our...
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March 03, 2022
2-Car Blue Line Trains Are Back
As more riders return to our trains, more trains are returning to our riders. Starting Monday, March 7, Blue Line passengers will get to ride 2-car trains throughout the day, rather than the single...
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February 18, 2022
What’s behind FTA’s cost and schedule forecast for BART Phase II?
In the next few months, VTA anticipates awarding the first and largest contract for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. While VTA is still in the midst of securing federal funding, the Federal...
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February 07, 2022
Transit Restoration Efforts Continue
VTA’s transit service has achieved a profound rebound in the face of unprecedented challenges over the last two years. All bus and light rail lines are running, front door boarding has resumed, and...
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January 27, 2022
VTA Rolls Toward Cleaner, Greener Future Fleet
A grant award made official by the California Energy Commission's Clean Transportation Program on January 26 brings VTA a big step closer to transitioning to a newer, quieter, greener and zero...
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January 19, 2022
Downtown Transportation Plan Ready for Your Feedback
(This article was contributed by VTA Senior Transportation Planner Adam Burger) Imagine a Downtown San José designed to be more sustainable, to combat climate change, to decrease vehicle miles...
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January 03, 2022
An Operator’s Dream for his Daughter
What better way to start the new year than celebrating the accomplishments of one of our own! Angelina Begines, the daughter of Felipe Begines, a veteran bus operator out of the Chaboya Division, has...
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December 28, 2021
Ride for Free on New Year's Eve!
VTA will continue the tradition of offering free bus and light rail service along with other regional transit partners. Service will include extended operating hours and free fare starting at 8:00 p.m...
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December 17, 2021
VTA is Hiring Bus Operators
In an effort to restore service to pre-pandemic levels, VTA is recruiting bus operators to help fill around 90 vacancies. A new training class begins December 27, and applications are available...
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