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Transit-First Policy

The transit-first policy will be implemented in one of the following ways:

  • On a specific date

  • Following completion of a transit-first implementation study
  • As signals and/or pavement is replaced...
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Multiway Boulevard Commercial Street

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Multiway Boulevard Commercial Street

Higher priority design elements and traffic management features on the thoroughfare of a multiway boulevard street need to balance convenient traffic movement with a high-quality pedestrian experience...

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Main Street

 

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Main Street

Higher priority design elements and traffic management features on main streets support a thriving pedestrian environment.

  • Provide wide sidewalks with public gathering spaces.
  • Provide curb...
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Residential Street

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Arterial Residential Street
An illustration of a wide street with a separated bike lane, trees, and a wide sidewalk.
Collector Residential Street

Higher priority design elements and traffic management features on the residential arterial streets support neighborhood livability and land access.

  • Provide a planting strip in the furnishing zone...
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Development and Built Form - Home Page

Photo from above of the corner of a city park with several taller buildings and a bus on the roadway between the park and the buildings
Washington Park - Race Street and 12th Street, Cincinnati, OH (Source: Flickr - Travis Estell)

Everyone is a pedestrian. Pedestrians are defined as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, in a wheelchair, sitting, or lying down. Places that are safe, comfortable, and engaging for...

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Carpool

SmartCommute is the perfect way to find a carpool.

With VTA’s SmartCommute platform, you can easily connect with carpool partners who share your route and schedule. Whether you like being in the...

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VTAplus Information Page

How to Access VTAplus

VTAplus can be accessed in the top righthand corner of any webpage on VTA.org.

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How to Create a VTAplus Account

1. In order to create a VTAplus account, please click on the...

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Street Pavement Overview

Street Pavement

Inventory

There are approximately 10,000 lane miles of pavement in Santa Clara County maintained by local agencies. The term “lane miles” is a measure of road length which...

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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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Solutions that Move You

VTA is a mobility management agency dedicated to providing Solutions that Move You. That includes public transit, carpooling, walking, biking and more.

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Fares

Veteran's Single Ride Fare (6-month Pilot Program)

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

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Across Barrier Connections Plan

The Across Barrier Connections Plan: Improving Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections Across Freeways (ABC Plan) will identify and prioritize locations in Santa Clara County where bicycle and pedestrian...

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Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

The purpose of VTA’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with transportation use and operations and prepare for climate change impacts that...

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VTA Employee Support

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is VTA management's stance on holding managers/supervisors accountable for poor work environment that can lead to employee's lack of motivation/enthusiasm?

The Board...

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Central Bikeway Study

Welcome to the Central Bikeway Study! We’re seeking to create a bicycle superhighway that will provide a joyful, connected, comfortable bikeway between Santa Clara and North San José.

Central...

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Point A

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