Successful Agreement Reached with AFSCME
VTA is pleased to announce that the contract negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101 have concluded with a tentative three-year successor...
VTA is pleased to announce that the contract negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101 have concluded with a tentative three-year successor...
Felipe Begines has the kind of upbeat, sunny disposition that just makes you want to smile. And it’s no wonder. The 7-year veteran bus operator says working at VTA “makes me the best version of myself...
VTA is pleased to announce that the contract negotiations with Transportation Authority Engineers and Architects Association (TAEA) Local 21 have concluded with a tentative three-year successor...
You may be surprised to know that VTA is encouraging the rebirth of native plants and animals in the hills above South Santa Clara County’s Coyote Valley. A recent staff tour of the 500+ acre VTA...
VTA received valuable advice this week from young “consultants” who came up with some ideas on how to improve transportation and mobility in Morgan Hill.
If you plan to be in Milpitas this weekend, steer clear of Montague Expressway near the Great Mall. Starting Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m., all westbound lanes will be closed and then the eastbound lanes...
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...
On September 14, VTA will adjust the schedule of the Rapid 500 bus. These changes will match VTA's service to BART's, making transfers more reliable when passengers arrive at Berryessa/North San Jose...
VTA is taking the pledge outlined in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Health & Safety Commitments Program, continuing its steadfast commitment to riders and employees that the...
When VTA revamped its transit network in 2019, we committed to review the service plan every year to adapt to changes in ridership and traffic, new developments, and economic forecasts. Little did we...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Building on the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the 75th anniversary of NDEAM is a time for...
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...
With all the fires creating smoke pollution and the recent heatwaves in the Bay Area, one can truly appreciate clean air now more than ever! Despite these environmental hazards, we can still do our...
Expanding transit service to those less connected is the objective of a new transit route VTA introduced in Gilroy Thursday. The Rapid 568 will offer frequent, fast, and reliable service from Gilroy...
When the Los Angeles Rams come to town to take on the home team November 15, they‘ll be bringing more than their game plans for football. The team is helping to beautify communities wherever they go...
VTA’s Transit-Oriented Development program is moving forward on transforming the Berryessa/North San Jose Transit Center into a livable, walkable, shoppable community close to transit. Join VTA on...
A slate of new clean air-focused transportation improvements in Santa Clara County may be coming soon. VTA’s Congestion Management Program and Planning Committee recommended Board approval of nine...