Building a Better Paratransit Fleet
Safe. Reliable. Accessible.
Our Procurement Strategy
VTA ACCESS’ strategy for vehicle procurement is to maintain and modernize the ACCESS Paratransit fleet to ensure safe, reliable, and accessible transportation services for eligible riders. The fleet consists of a variety of vehicles for operational efficiency and sustainability.
Phased Implementation Plan
VTA is implementing a phased vehicle procurement strategy to gradually achieve its target fleet size while maintaining operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
Based on feedback from the Committee on Transportation Mobility and Accessibility (CTMA) and the community, VTA will be purchasing vehicles from 2025 through 2030. The agency aims to reach a final fleet size of 240 vehicles with a spare ratio target of 20% by 2030 to ensure room for service growth, reliability, reduce downtime, and meet peak service demand.
These are the planned fully funded procurements for 2026 and 2027 and estimated delivery dates. Staff will actively seek federal grant opportunities through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and submit funding requests in upcoming VTA Biennial Budget under the Capital Project Allocation process to support additional vehicle acquisitions until we meet the goal of 240 vehicles by 2030.
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|
Vehicle Type Quantity |
Estimated Delivery Date |
Capacity |
Features |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hybrid Minivan |
Winter 2025 |
30 |
Up to 3 AM or1 WC and 2 AM |
|
Cutaway |
Spring 2026 |
22 |
Up to 3 WC and 2 AM |
| Pro Master 3500 2nd Gen | Summer 2026 | 24 | Up to 1 WC and 4 AM |
| Cutaway | Winter 2027 | 22 | Up to 3 WC and 2 AM |
| Total | 98 | ||
| Future Procurement | |||
|
Cutaway |
2028-2030 |
40+ |
Up to 3 WC and 2 AM |
|
Minivan |
2028-2030 |
50+ |
Up to 3 AM or 1 WC and 2 AM |
| AM – Ambulatory Passengers WC – Passengers with Wheelchairs or Mobility Devices | |||
Fleet procurement timelines and specifications may be modified depending on multiple variables such as feedback from riders, ridership data, funding availability, and evolving vehicle technology.
Planned Future Procurement
Planned procurements include a mix of vehicle types tailored to meet the evolving needs of the ACCESS Paratransit program. This includes cutaway vehicles, low-floor accessible minivans and ProMaster 3500 to enhance service flexibility, improve boarding efficiency, and ensure compliance with ADA requirements.
Current Fleet Snapshot (August 2025)
Toyota PriusMinivanCutawayProMaster 3500
As of August 2025, the ACCESS Paratransit fleet consists of 152 vehicles, ensuring we can meet operational demands and maintain service reliability. Below is the current fleet inventory.
|
Vehicle Type |
Year Built |
Quantity |
Capacity / Features |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Toyota Prius |
2015 |
43 |
AM only |
|
Minivan |
2012 |
7 |
Up to 3AM / Up to 1 WC and 2AM |
|
Minivan |
2017 |
50 |
|
|
Cutaway |
2012 |
14 |
Up to 3 WC and 2 AM |
|
Cutaway |
2017 |
24 |
|
|
Pro Master 3500 |
2023 |
14 |
AM only |
|
TOTAL |
|
152 |
|
| AM – Ambulatory Passengers WC – Passengers with Wheelchairs or Mobility Devices | |||
We would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or ask questions about VTA ACCESS vehicle procure- ment plan and how it supports your ACCESS Paratransit service by contacting:
ACCESS Paratransit
(408) 321-2300 – Customer Service
(408) 321-2380 – Book, Cancel, Client Accounts, Where’s My Ride
(408) 321-2381 – Eligibility Department
