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This is Rail Safety Week across the United States, with a goal of raising awareness on how to stay safe around railways, including VTA light rail.

Every year, in North America, 2100 people are...

An innovative project to charge dozens of electric transit buses broke ground at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Cerone Bus Division.  The Cerone Microgrid Project pairs bus...

Over a four-night period in late August, several 75ft. concrete beams were lifted in place over the US-101/De La Cruz Boulevard interchange. This recent late-night full freeway closure work is part of...

Exciting news! The first several individuals and families have moved into VTA's first Transit Oriented Development housing in more than 20 years. 

Tamien Station Apartments offers modern...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has been awarded almost $1 million for its apprenticeship program, training bus and light rail operators, overhead line workers, mechanics and track...

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...

Get ready, San Jose—the smash-hit musical Some Like It Hot is rolling into town this fall, and it’s bringing all the glitz, glamour, and high-kicking fun of Broadway with it. Winner of four Tony...

Happy National Customer Service Week! The perfect time to shine a spotlight on the people who are often the very first (and one of the hardest-working) faces of our agency.

At VTA, our Customer...

Let’s set the scene. The morning sun shines bright as you travel to work using VTA’s light rail. Free from driving responsibilities, you listen to a podcast through your headphones. After arriving at...

Do you have to work late hours, and your carpool/vanpool left? Are you faced with a personal crisis or family illness at home? Let's face it, life is unpredictable. When you least expect them...

September is Transit Month! Public transit is about more than just moving between locations. Each trip shares a story—whether it's a student heading to class, a family exploring a new local restaurant...

Hey there, Santa Clara County residents! Are you ready to make your commute fun and adventurous this September? It’s Transit Month, and we’re celebrating with excellent rewards, social media trivia...

At VTA, we believe that public transit is more than buses, light rail, and facilities—it’s about people. Every day, thousands of riders, operators, and staff come together, sharing space and...

Gilroy’s La Ofrenda Festival returns for its third year Saturday, November 1, 2025. As Gilroy’s annual Dia de Muertos Festival and Wellness Fair, La Ofrenda Festival creates an experience that...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year as Santa Clara County’s primary transit service provider and congestion management agency.

 Throu...

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...

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...

Beginning May 12, 2025, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is launching a 6-Month Veteran’s Fare Pilot Program to make public transit more affordable.  This pilot program is...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has confirmed the large single bore as the preferred tunnel configuration for BART Silicon Valley Phase II, following a peer review conducted by...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) announced more than $750,000 in grant funding to support projects that improve access to public transit, strengthen community resilience, expand...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) celebrated National Transit Career Day on Thursday, November 13, 2025, by hosting its inaugural Transit Careers Summit at the agency’s new...

VTA’s annual Stuff the Bus event, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots and Christmas in the Park, is back to spread the holiday magic to children across our community!

On Saturda...

We hope you have a safe, warm and happy Thanksgiving. VTA will operate on modified service schedules on November 27 and November 28 due to the holiday.

Thursday, November 27:

• Bus routes 20, 31...