Children often have big dreams and aspirations, fueled by their boundless imagination and curiosity about the world around them. For one 5-year-old boy named Matteo, his love for VTA buses and trains...
Spring into action this Sunday, April 23rd as Viva CalleSJ returns for the first event of the year. Bike, skate, walk, play, and enjoy free-wheeling through the open streets. Viva CalleSJ is a free...
You can be a part of the change on Earth Day and every day with one simple act – ride transit! We’re making it easier by offering FREE rides on VTA bus and light rail on Saturday, April 22 starting at...
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been named the California 2023 “Owner of the Year” by Engineering News Record (ENR) for its innovative work on the BART to Silicon Valley...
As we’ve seen in recent events, our communities are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. Last summer, we faced an uninterrupted 10-day stretch of triple-digit heat, and this winter, we...
Funding is now complete for the Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector, (formerly Capitol Expressway Light Rail project) after California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin announced a $46 million...
From the County of Santa Clara Office of Public Affairs
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) has teamed up with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)...
May is National Bike Month! First established in 1956, it’s an opportunity to highlight the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try. At VTA, we’re kicking off...
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project (BSV) will be opening a new Public Information Office later this year at 2 North Market Street, next to where the future Downtown San José BART...
The Citizen’s Watchdog Committee (CWC) invites you to provide your input on 2000 Measure A expenditures, including the results of the annual compliance audit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
Join us at the...
Starting this spring, VTA will be repairing or replacing worn elements of the light rail overhead catenary system (OCS). As a result, segments of the light rail lines will be closed for construction...
After three years of working in partnership with the community, the City of Santa Clara, the City of San Jose, the County of Santa Clara, and Caltrans, VTA’s Board approved the Final Plan and 10%...
As the VTA Board of directors prepares to adopt a new biennial budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, there will be multiple opportunities for the public to learn about what’s in the proposed budget...
VTA and City of San Jose staff will host two community meetings (May 17 & 18) to share public comments and suggestions gathered last fall on how to improve the Monterey Road Corridor.
Please join us...
The Branham and Capitol Station Access Study is focused on identifying recommendations and projects to improve how you get to and from the bus and light rail stations. Whether you walk, bike, take...
VTA’s transit service network is made up of a total of 60 routes, woven together and stretching from Palo Alto to Gilroy. Have you ever given much thought to how the complex system comes together? VTA...
We’re moving!
Our San Jose Downtown Customer Service Center will be relocated, but don’t worry; we are moving just a few doors down from our old location.
Starting May 30th, 2023, we will be happy...
As work to bring BART service and four new stations to Silicon Valley moves forward, VTA is entering a more robust collaborative phase on the biggest transportation infrastructure project in County...
A Spare the Air Alert is in effect, Friday, September 13, for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy. High levels of ozone pollution...
In an effort to increase textile recycling and lessen the amount of waste produced, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has partnered with Green Education Foundation nonprofit to introduce Neighbor...
VTA is partnering with CityDance San Jose for a series of FREE, open-air dance and music events at the Circle of Palms, next to the San Jose Museum of Art, in downtown San Jose. A professional...
If you feel like you have seen VTA sharing surveys lately, we have! We use surveys to engage and receive feedback for our programs like our Service Planning, Express Lanes, and Sustainability programs...
As part of Plastic-Free July, we encourage VTA staff and our community to learn ways to reduce plastic waste. This article provides several resources and ideas to the help you reduce single-use...
When it comes to advocating for California’s transportation infrastructure, the Santa Clara Valley is fortunate to have a home grown champion, with statewide influence. State Senator Jim Beall (D, 15)...
