Tiny Homes to House the Homeless on VTA Property
In a new approach to solving the homeless crisis, VTA will make land available to the City of San Jose for one of two sites to build tiny homes. About 80 tiny dwellings are planned as transitional...
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What Can Be Done to Ease Traffic on SR 87?
VTA is sharing some ideas on how to alleviate traffic congestion on SR 87 through San Jose.
VTA Board members recently received a report featuring a high-level assessment of technology-based...
Transforming the Santa Clara Transit Center Parking Lot
Transforming the Santa Clara Caltrain station parking lot into a livable, walkable, shoppable community close to transit is the objective of our newest venture, and you’re invited to have some input...
Community Survey Results Help Inform Highway 87 Corridor Study
This spring, VTA conducted a month-long survey seeking input from commuters along the Highway 87 corridor as part of the State Route 87 Corridor Study. Conducted in partnership with the City of San...
VTA Electric Buses Will Use Pioneering Charging Technology
As VTA prepares to roll out brand new, all-electric buses, we are teaming up with Prospect Silicon Valley, and Bay Area tech companies to pilot a cutting-edge system that will manage charging those...
VTA and BART will Defer Operations on the Berryessa Extension
After extensive review and coordination with BART management, VTA has made the difficult decision to defer most of BART’s pre-revenue operations on the BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension. The two...
Winter is Coming - Remember, Only Rain Down the Drain!
This article was contributed by Selena Gonzalez.
As winter approaches, let’s battle water pollution and keep our storm drains and creeks clean! Winter rains produce stormwater runoff which is rain...
Ready for Launch! VTA’s All New Service December 28, 2019
*Edited on 11/21/19 to clarify information about Express Bus service and links to changes
On December 28, 2019, VTA is rolling out a more frequent bus network, improved bus routes and a new light...
General Engineering Contract Awarded for BART Phase II Project
In another important milestone for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension, the VTA Board of Directors awarded a contract to Mott McDonald/PGH Wong Engineering Joint Venture (MMW) at their...
VTA Board to Consider Final Relocation Plan for BART Phase II Project
On December 6, the VTA Board of Directors will consider adopting the Final Relocation Plan for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension into downtown San Jose and the City of Santa Clara. The...
VTA Breaks Ground on Phase 3 Express Lanes Project
The third phase of VTA’s Silicon Valley Express Lanes Project kicked off March 8 with a groundbreaking event in San Mateo. The event marked the start of construction on US 101 Express Lanes Projects...
Tips to Reduce Holiday Waste
This article was contributed by VTA Environmental Planner III Lani Lee Ho
Did you know Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day than any other time of the year...
Celebrating the Extended Express Lanes on SR 237
Even on a rainy Wednesday morning, there was a strong turnout to celebrate the opening of the newest extension of the Express Lanes on SR 237 through San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Milpitas.
...Safety Can’t Be Overemphasized this Holiday Season
Another tragedy at a light rail crossing. This time at Race and Parkmoor in San Jose. That makes four deaths this year. Four people who won’t be spending the holidays with loved ones, friends, and...
Planning for Transit-Oriented Communities Around BART Silicon Valley Phase 2
Busy, vibrant public places with bustling retail. Recreation and workplaces connected, without the need to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Much-needed housing right next to transit station areas -...
Field Work Begins to Advance Design on VTA’s BART Phase II Project
In preparation for the construction of VTA’s six-mile BART extension into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara, VTA will begin to gather information about the geological conditions and locations of...
BART Phase II Industry Forum
As we continue the plans to extend BART Silicon Valley from Berryessa in North San Jose, through Downtown and into Santa Clara, with four more stations, VTA will hold an industry forum on Tuesday...
Public Comments Sought on Draft Relocation Plan for BART Phase II Project
In accordance with federal and state laws, VTA has prepared a Draft Relocation Plan to assist residential and non-residential property owners and occupants that may be impacted by any property...
VTA Releases Final Environmental Document for BART Phase II Extension
VTA and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have completed a final state and federal environmental document, a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Subsequent Environmental Impact...
FTA Extends BART Phase II Development Timeline
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has granted VTA a three-month extension to complete the project development phase of the Federal New Starts funding program for the six-mile BART Silicon...
Why is VTA Proposing to Reduce Service on Express Routes?
In this post, we’ll address why proposed changes to Express bus routes are being made and how riders can share their feedback with VTA.
As part of the draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan, VTA is...
Seeking Input on Proposed Service Changes for Almaden Area of San Jose
UPDATED ON FEB. 7: The community meeting in Almaden on February 11 will start at 7 p.m. It was previously noted as 6 p.m.
In this post, we’ll address why service changes in Almaden are being proposed...
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, is the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise. After drug trafficking, it is the world’s second most profitable criminal enterprise, grossing more...
Honors for Apprenticeship Program and South Bay Champion for Transportation
The Valley Transportation Authority congratulates the VTA/ATU Joint Workforce Investment program, Mission College, and California State Senator Jim Beall for their recognition with Bay Area Metro...