Let’s make history, Silicon Valley! The 50th Anniversary Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival returns to downtown San José August 30–31, 2025. This year’s theme is "Unstoppable: 50 Years of Love...
Identifying and addressing the unique challenges women face in public transit, particularly in frontline roles, is the mission of a newly formed group at VTA known as Women Innovating Transit, or “WIT...
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns for its 35th year August 8–10, 2025! Experience over 100 artists across nine stages for three unforgettable days of live music. Held at Plaza de César Chávez, this...
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, VTA’s ACCESS Paratransit team hosted a vibrant Coffee with the Community event at Emma Prusch Farm Park, bringing together riders, advocates, staff, and community partners...
Bay Area transit’s latest Big Sync improves transfers, saving riders up to 20 minutes per trip
Bay Area transit agencies have been syncing schedules in a whole new way to make riding transit even...
The VTA ACCESS Paratransit service caters to eligible individuals with disabilities who cannot use conventional accessible bus and light rail services due to their physical, visual, or cognitive...
In a decisive move to support public transportation across the Bay Area, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to join California Senate Bill 63...
The Clear Choice for the Future of BART Silicon Valley, A Smarter Design for Faster, Cost-Effective Transit
A single-bore tunnel is the smarter, faster, and more community-friendly way to complete...
On display from August 12 through September 28 at Plaza de César Chávez are eight monumental, magical alebrijes sculptures! Ranging from 20 to 22 feet tall, these sculptures celebrate Mexico's...
The summer heat is holding out, and Viva CalleSJ is wrapping up its 10th anniversary with a grand finale of open streets, live music, vendors, and community fun! Gear up, bring the whole family, and...
The sticker says "Access OK", but starting October 1, it's not OK anymore...unless you have an extra person riding along.
California’s Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal program comes to an end this...
VTA’s light rail system — now nearing 40 years in service — is getting a well-deserved facelift. As part of our ongoing state of good repair program, crews have been hard at work replacing aging...
A new procurement system in use by VTA is making things a little easier for vendors. ProcureNow is user-friendly and allows vendors to participate in multiple government agency procurements with a...
For the first time, VTA has included an element in a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) specifically designed to lift people out of poverty.
“The new Project Labor Agreement will open new doors to our...
VTA invites Prime Contractors and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to participate in procurement opportunities for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) Extension Project.
This is a...
For small businesses looking to impact mobility in Santa Clara Valley…this is for you! VTA’s Office of Business Development Programs (OBDP) is holding its 1st Annual Contracts & Contacts event on May...
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After seven years serving as General Manager/CEO of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Nuria I. Fernandez will be stepping down to...
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...
We're about to announce a second round of grantees for a unique program to help foster Transit Oriented Communities. The goal is to grow innovative and robust partnerships between VTA and local public...
In celebration of Transit Month, VTA is saying thank you to riders by offering FREE bus and light rail service Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned transit rider or experiencing public...
VTA is inviting the community to join us for a special event later this month! 30 Years in Motion: Strategic Plan Open House is an opportunity to learn about VTA’s future vision and to share your...
Transit riders can get help paying for Uber rides temporarily, as the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) strike drags into a third week.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in an...
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has officially earned the unique designation as an official “Clean California Community” from Caltrans’...
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...
