Headways

Free Rides to or From Santa Clara County Cooling Centers

Temperatures are expected to rise over the next few days. VTA will offer free fares to riders who are traveling to or from Santa Clara Cooling Centers from Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday...

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Ring in the New Year with Free Rides and Late-Night Service

As we welcome 2026, VTA is once again here to help you celebrate safely and stress-free. In keeping with our annual New Year’s Eve tradition, VTA will offer free rides on all buses and light rail...

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New De-Escalation Training Gets High Marks from VTA Employees

More than 1300 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) frontline employees have completed a new training program aimed at helping them better navigate difficult situations in the field. And...

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Bascom Complete Streets Project Progresses

A new vision is taking shape for Bascom Avenue! Community members are invited to join VTA as we share designs and discuss plans to transform Bascom Avenue into a better connected, safer, and more...

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VTA-Hosted Human Trafficking Conference Draws Interest Bay Area-Wide

A VTA-hosted conference had a strong turnout, with ore than 200 law enforcement agents, transit service providers and advocates focused on identifying and responding to various forms of exploitation...

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Guided Tour of the Central Bikeway Project

Offering a glimpse into the future of cycling in Santa Clare County, a tour recently took place along part of the route planned for VTA's Central Bikeway. The guided ride, organized by the San...

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ATTENTION: New Turn Restrictions in East SJ Light Rail Construction Zone

For the next two weeks, the San Jose Police Department will assist in assuring motorists slow down, stay alert, and follow posted signs at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Ocala Avenue...

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Construction Update on East Side Light Rail Extension

As work progresses on the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector (EBRC) light rail line in East San Jose, here's an update on major traffic changes and construction activities: LEFT-TURNS CLOSURE...

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VTA Prepares for 2026 Special Events with Multi-agency Exercise

Now that Super Bowl 59 is over, we’re looking forward to hosting Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium next year, and shortly after that, the FIFA World Cup of soccer. With thousands of fans expected to...

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