September is National Rail Safety Month, and even though safety is our primary concern all year long, this observance provides a great opportunity to remind you: “Don’t Let Your Guard Down.”
These...
Did you know that California leads the nation in the number of fatalities and injuries of people who “trespass” on railroad tracks? “Trespassing” in the rail industry means “being on the tracks when...
Because so many people are working from home these days, and “Bike to Work Day” just wouldn’t work very well…the whole month of September is dedicated to biking…wherever!
Also this month, VTA is...
VTA construction is getting underway to transform the Blossom Hill Interchange at US 101 to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections and ease traffic congestion. Interested members of the community...
Starting October 2, the occupancy requirement for toll-free travel in the SR 237 Express Lanes will change from two to three occupants. Vehicles with two occupants will be eligible for a 50% toll...
The stretch of the BART Silicon Valley extension into Downtown San Jose and Santa Clara is entering what’s known as the procurement stage of the project. For this mega project, currently at an early...
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 killed...
It’s called the “MB-2000”. A fitting name for its futuristic nature of putting you “in the driver’s seat” literally. The latest tool VTA is using to help bus drivers sharpen their skills to maneuver...
VTA is holding a virtual public scoping meeting for the I-280/Winchester Boulevard Interchange Improvements Project this Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 pm. Community members are invited to learn more...
At a time when small businesses have been suffering because of the impact of COVID-19, VTA has adopted a new policy we hope will make things a little bit easier on them.
The policy, which takes...
State Route 237 is known for the many large companies that line its corridor. But with more people working from home these days, employees and other travelers might be missing important information...
As Shelter in Place restrictions ease throughout Santa Clara County, it is vital to know what the public needs and wants out of transit service in order for them to ride again. One way we are...
The Valley Transportation Authority is looking to add two new members to the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). This committee advises the VTA Board on policy issues referred to the committee either...
A statement from VTA General Manager and CEO Nuria Fernandez -
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority commends and supports all public and private institutions that have taken a stand...
Now that Phase I of the BART Silicon Valley Extension is open, with stations in Milpitas and Berryessa, all eyes are on Phase II – the six-mile, four-station project extending BART service into...
In the coming weeks, community members will see a flurry of activity along the light rail extension corridor to East San Jose . VTA is on the path to approve the Final Supplemental Environmental...
How do you use the Blossom Hill Station? This might seem like an odd question during a shelter-in-place and transit limited to essential trips only. However, with restrictions beginning to ease, we...
We are excited for the upcoming opening of the Berryessa and Milpitas Transit Centers, which will provide service for BART’s Orange and Green Lines. Getting to and from the transit centers is no sweat...
With VTA’s new BART Silicon Valley Phase I Extension unlocking Santa Clara County to four other Bay Area counties, it’s no wonder people want to ditch their car for transit! Having 1200 parking spaces...
If you’re driving in the Express Lanes on State Route 237 in Santa Clara County, whether you mean to or not, you must do so with a FasTrak transponder. This new requirement to be able to access...
Solutions that move you: that’s what VTA is all about... And how you move matters!
VTA is committed to providing more sustainable transportation options for all residents, commuters, and visitors of...
New BART service isn’t the only benefit for Santa Clara County residents from VTA’s Berryessa BART Extension project: on top of two new multi-modal transit centers and 10 new miles of tracks...
You're invited to celebrate the opening of BART to Santa Clara County! It's a little out of the ordinary, but we think you will understand.
Now that you know the Silicon Valley Bay Area Rapid Transit...
In constructing the new Milpitas and Berryessa Transit Centers, it was important that stations be more than just functional, but also have visual appeal and reflect the character of their...
VTA’s Sustainability Program is turning 10 years old this year!
Over the past decade, we have supported projects that will make VTA cleaner, greener and more efficient. For example, we installed...
