Headways

July 08, 2021
Getting Light Rail Back on Track
This blog post was updated on August 25 at 12:45 p.m. to indicate that VTA has entered into Phase 4 of the reopening plan. We know our light rail passengers are eager to see the trains running again...
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June 30, 2021
Vanpool Subsidy With VTA
It’s like a carpool…only bigger. Vanpools are gaining in popularity as Bay Area commuters become increasingly frustrated with heavy traffic. Now, VTA is making it more affordable for vanpoolers to pay...
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June 30, 2021
Two Dozen New Bus Operators Will Help Post Pandemic Service Recovery
Starting Monday morning, a whole new class of bus operators will roam the streets of Santa Clara County taking passengers to work, doctor appointments, or wherever they need to go. Twenty-two brand...
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June 22, 2021
VTA Resumes Charging Fares to Vaccination Sites July 1
As Santa Clara County reaches a pivotal 80% COVID-19 vaccination rate, VTA will return to charging regular fare for all passengers beginning July 1. For the past four months, rides to any vaccination...
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June 11, 2021
Ride the road to health on the #SCVMCShuttle!
VTA, Santa Clara County, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center are proud to present the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Shuttle! This bus takes riders between the SCVMC and San Jose Diridon transit...
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June 02, 2021
Passenger Pass-Ups are Declining with Revised Social Distance
Overshadowed by the tragic event of last Wednesday, a new social distancing protocol that went into effect to allow more passengers on VTA buses, is helping to cut down on the number of passengers...
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May 31, 2021
Light Rail Still Suspended, Substitute Bus Service to be Discontinued
The May 26 tragedy at the Guadalupe Light Rail Yard continues to affect VTA transit service. As the VTA Family grieves, attends funerals, and supports each other, we have less staff available to...
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May 24, 2021
1987 light rail tracks to get some TLC starting May 27
Updated on Wednesday, May 26 at 2:30 PM This construction project has been postponed until further notice. The crisscrossing network of rails embedded in the streets of North First Street and Younger...
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May 21, 2021
Carolyn Gonot Appointed as New VTA General Manager & CEO
The Board of Directors of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) officially appointed Carolyn Gonot as VTA’s next General Manager and CEO. Before Gonot became the first woman to serve as...
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