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Transit Security and Safety
Senate Bill (SB) 434 by Senator David Min (D-Irvine) was signed into law in 2023 and requires the state’s ten largest transit agencies, including the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...
VTAlerts - See Something, Say Something
Safety and security are very important at VTA, and we continually strive to find easy-to-use tools and technologies to make our transit system safe for all passengers.
We know that you are sometimes...
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...
VTA Service Credit – March 2025
Credit for March 2025 Service Disruption
Thank you for your continued patience during the March 2025 service disruption. VTA is actively working to issue credits for riders and institutions who...
280 Off Ramp to Winchester Plans Progressing
Navigating to Winchester Boulevard from Highway 280 will be a bit easier in the near future, as plans progress to add a northbound offramp in the area. The I-280/Winchester Boulevard Interchange...
Take a Daycation on VTA
The “Daycation” program is designed to help older adults learn to navigate the bus and light rail system. The Daycation provides travel training to small groups so participants become comfortable...
VTA to PayPal Park
Trip Planning Help
Contact customer.service@vta.org or call (408) 321-2300 before your trip for a customized trip plan or any questions.
Train the Trainer Academy
The Train the Trainer Academy is a free comprehensive training for care providers and senior volunteers that provides a foundation to teach seniors how to safely and confidently use public...
SmartPass
VTA’s SmartPass provides annual calendar-year transit passes for institutions within Santa Clara County. It's a deeply-discounted pass, making it a low-cost benefit to participating organizations.
Sm...
VTA to Levi's®
Know Before You Go!
dis·trac·tion /dəˈstrakSH(ə)n/ Noun - a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
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...
Cars and Trains Don't Mix - Don't Let Your Guard Down!
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...
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...
Traffic Improvements Coming to Blossom Hill at US 101
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...
Carpool Occupancy Changes Coming to SR-237 Express Lanes October 2, 2020
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...
BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project: Early Contractor Engagement Begins
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...
Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
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...
Bus Simulator: A High-Tech Aid to Driver Training
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...
Public Scoping Meeting on Sept. 24 for I-280/Winchester Blvd. Project
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...
VTA Takes the Lead in Net 15 Payment Plan for Small Business Prime Contractors
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...
What to Know about Changing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Requirements on SR 237 Express Lanes
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...