Construction to Begin on I-280/Foothill Expressway
Drivers commuting up the peninsula on northbound I-280 will soon start to notice cones and barricades popping up near the Foothill Expressway exit. The start of construction on the I-280/Foothill...
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Good News for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Project
Over many months, VTA and BART have been sharply focused on overcoming hurdles that have tried to derail the long-time goal of bringing critical transportation solutions to Santa Clara County. At a...
Know Before You Go: Parking at Milpitas & Berryessa Transit Centers
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...
Generosity Keeping VTA Employees Safe
The Valley Transportation Authority takes pride in serving Santa Clara County residents, employees, students and visitors. During this trying time, we are heartened by the support we have received in...
A $25 Investment will Save You from Traffic Headaches and Fines on SR 237 Express Lane
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...
Blue Skies Ahead with VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension!
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...
Building Benefits with VTA’s BART Phase I Extension
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...
Watch the Virtual BART Opening Ceremony Friday June 12
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...
Public Artists Add to Appeal of New Silicon Valley BART Stations
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...
Who Will Ride and Who Will Not? Survey Says…
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...
Citizens Advisory Committee Seeks Two New Members
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...
VTA Stands Against Racism
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...
VTA First Agency to Submit Expedited Federal Funding Request for BART Phase II
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...
Milestones Approaching for Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project
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...
VTA Responds to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) received a report from the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury dated June 18, 2019.
This report carefully examines the operation and governance...
You Spoke, We Listened. Complete Streets Survey Results
Over the course of the two public outreach periods, (spring 2017 and spring 2018) for both Complete Street Studies, VTA received roughly 2,071 survey points of input for the Tasman Corridor Complete...
New VTA Board Chair Calls for Courageous Conversations to Address Climate Crisis
As Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez takes on two leading roles this year, one as President of the Board of Supervisors and the other as Chair of VTA’s Board, she’s aligning some of her...
VTA is Taking You To See Jimmy G. and the Boys This Sunday!
Soooo, the San Francisco 49ers are continuing their run toward the Super Bowl. Bring it on, Green Bay, and VTA will bring the service to get you to the game.
VTA ferried more than 8700 passengers...
VTA to Participate in First-of-its-Kind Federal Funding Pilot Program
VTA has been chosen as the first transit agency in the nation to begin discussions regarding a leading-edge federal funding pilot program.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K...
Connecting San Jose Airport With Transit
How do we provide modern, efficient transportation between Mineta San Jose International Airport, Diridon Station and West Santa Clara Valley cities more cheaply and faster than conventional...
Vision for a Transit Project on SR 85 Starting to Take Shape
Earlier this month, the State Route 85 Policy Advisory Board (PAB), which is advising VTA’s Transit Guideway Study, asked VTA to study the feasibility of building a transit lane along this corridor.
The Home Transit Advantage for NFL Playoff Game at Levi's Stadium
While the 49ers have home field advantage for this Saturday's NFL playoff game, so do The Faithful when it comes to great travel options to Levi's Stadium.
Blossom Hill Station Access Survey – Why We Need Your Input
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...
Accessing New Transit Centers Is Easy
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...
Bike Safely Around the Rails – Don’t Let Your Guard Down
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...