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Case Studies (Transportation and Public Life)

An illustration of a city block with a bus only lane, crosswalks, separated bike lane, and trees.
Figeroa Streetscape, Los Angeles, CA (Source: IBI Group)

Chester, England, UK – Frodsham Street

Originally a narrow, secondary retail street dominated by charity and bargain shops, Frodsham Street underwent a complete transformation, creating an...

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Case Studies (Guiding Principles of Land Use)

An illustration of a plaza with people walking, playing, and sitting.
Gateway Plaza - Google's Downtown transit village (Source: Google LLC)

Denver, CO, USA - Denver TOD Fund

To counter growing displacement, in 2010 a first of its kind fund was created between funding partners and foundations to preserve affordable housing along...

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Case Studies (Flexible Zoning Strategies)

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The Cannery, Davis, CA (Source: Zoe Pringle)

Mountain View, California, USA – Innovative Development Standards

The City of Mountain View approved the East Whisman Precise Plan in 2019 with special standards requiring that new development...

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VTA Forward

VTA Forward Plan logo

 

Since early 2020, multiple crises have highlighted systemic issues that are hindering our organization from moving forward in a meaningful and successful way. VTA must get back to the...

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Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) 2050

VTA’s overarching goal is to provide transportation facilities and services that support and enhance the county’s continued success by fostering a high quality of life for Santa Clara County residents...

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Strategic Capital Investment Plan

The VTA Strategic Capital Investment Plan (SCIP) is VTA’s mid-to long-term capital plan. It is a framework and methodology to provide the VTA Board and administration with critical information needed...

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Valley Transportation Plan

The Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) is the long-term comprehensive multimodal plan developed by VTA that provides policies and programs for transportation in the Santa Clara Valley including roadways...

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Short Range Transit Plan

The Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) is a document produced by transit agencies every four years at the request of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) that projects the short term future...

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Transit Asset Management Plan

The Transit Asset Management (TAM) Program is a systematic process for operating, maintaining, and improving public transportation capital assets effectively through the life cycle of those assets...

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You Can't Beat a Train

It sounds simple.

It sounds like common sense.

However, our light rail operators are noticing an alarming increase in students and other pedestrians or bicyclists deliberately ignoring safety...

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Thank you!

Thank you for purchasing your VTA Summer Youth Pass! Please allow 3-5 business days for order processing and delivery by USPS.

Check out our amazing partners and the discounts they are offering...

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Here are some ways to keep storm drains clear of trash and pollutants:

illustration showing how stormwater flows to the bay from a VTA bus stop, and how trash can flow with it
  • Keep garbage and recycling cans tightly covered to prevent litter from being blown away during storms.
  • Ta...
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure

VTA is keeping irrigation water on plants, replenishing groundwater, and out of the storm drains by using ​bioretention gardens at our Milpitas and Berryessa transit centers...

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Logos

You may use the official VTA logos for noncommercial purposes with attribution to Valley Transportation Authority. Downloadable versions of the logo in various formats are available below, and you may...

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