Take VTA to Viva CalleSJ for Transit Month
On September 8th, Viva CalleSJ is back in San Jose, turning major streets into car-free zones. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the streets are yours to explore—whether you’re biking, skating, or walking...
On September 8th, Viva CalleSJ is back in San Jose, turning major streets into car-free zones. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the streets are yours to explore—whether you’re biking, skating, or walking...
September is National Preparedness Month and VTA is committed to building the readiness and resilience of the whole VTA community by providing essential tips proven to help people in times of...
Please join us at the Gardner Community Center on Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM to share your input on what you'd like to see in the future of Diridon Station! This open house will...
When a team comes together to save a life, that is nothing short of a “Job Well Done”!
On August 25, Bus Operator Nichelle Harris was operating on Route 44.
Upon arriving at the end of the line at...
This month, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of people with roots in Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and Central and South America. Hispanic Heritage Month started as a week...
VTA is proud to participate in United Against Hate Week, happening from September 21st to 27th, 2024! As a vital transportation hub in Santa Clara County, the safety of our employees and community...
San Jose, CA — On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the San Jose Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the VTA Chaboya bus yard parking lot. The incident...
See Tracks? Think Train® Week (formerly Rail Safety Week), September 23-29, 2024, is a week of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking...
With summer winding down, VTA has been seeing some record-breaking ridership trends.
September 2024 is the first month since March 2020 in which VTA has seen 100,000+ riders on multiple days of...
The positions were nearly impossible to fill, until VTA decided to ‘grow their own’. Now, six new Overhead Line workers are ready to take on one of the most sensitive and potentially dangerous jobs...
Both Phases of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension Program are making notable progress.
The 10-mile Berryessa Extension is on track to open at the end of the year. Throughout the summer VTA and BART...
The inaugural Coffee with the Community event, held at the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired last Wednesday, April 10, 2024, was a huge success!
The event, aimed at fostering...
Enjoy the sunny weather this Sunday, April 21, by taking a walk, bike ride, or skating trip outside. Viva CalleSJ offers six miles of car-free open roads for the community to explore San Jose's scenic...
Have you noticed the signs on Capitol Expressway? Light rail construction is beginning!
This means changes to Capitol Expressway between Capitol Avenue and Quimby Road.
We anticipate work to begin...
A lot is happening in Santa Clara County transportation this spring and VTA is looking for the public to get involved! From workshops to surveys and even a ground-breaking celebration, there are...
VTA Board members approved a response to a report issued by the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury on June 18, 2019, citing they do not agree with several underlying assumptions and conclusions. The...
May is National Bike Month, and this year is unique as it marks the 30th anniversary of Bike to Work Day. Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days organizers celebrate the milestone with the 30,000 Miles for...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that $500 million is officially in the federal budget to be used toward a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) for the...
This Mother’s Day, VTA Senior Transportation Planner Lauren Ledbetter joined San Jose District 6 council candidates Michael Mulcahy and Olivia Navarro on a community bicycle ride to discuss the...
Although many people wouldn't list driving among their favorite activities, VTA Bus operator Janell Rubbo feels most joyful behind the wheel. With over 35 years of experience, she has recently...
In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax devoted to enhancing transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles...
OF COURSE we’re counting on the federal government to help pay for BART Silicon Valley. Why wouldn’t we? The Mercury News lobbed another uninformed assertion at VTA’s Silicon Valley BART Extension...
The first half of 2024 has been an exciting time for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project. Our recent milestones, include: