May is National Bike Month
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...
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Bike to Wherever Days Are Almost Here
May is National Bike Month, and there is no better time to dust off your helmet, pump up your tires, and hit the road. Whether you're pedaling to work, running errands, or just cruising somewhere new...
San Jose Developing a Transformative Bike Plan
The City of San Jose is updating its bike plan to transform the streetscape into a place where bicycling is safe, convenient, and commonplace for people of all ages and abilities.
VTA will disperse...
Gear Up and Celebrate Bike to Wherever Day with VTA!
May is here, and it’s time to pedal your way to fun! Join VTA in Gilroy for Bike to Wherever Day, an exciting morning event dedicated to cyclists of all kinds—whether you're commuting, exercising, or...
Bike to Wherever Days Returns – Ride All May Long!
It’s May, and warm weather is here to stay! There’s no better time to hop on your bike – whether it’s a traditional bike, an e-bike, or even a unicycle – and enjoy the fresh air and warm sun! The...
Learn More About Bike/Ped Programs with Ask 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...
Real Time Updates for Bikes and Signal Priority for Buses
Solving transportation challenges with technology is the basis of two competitive federal grants VTA recently won. A total of more than $2 million (Wheels on the Bus- Real-Time Data (RTD) at $500,616...
Progress in South San Jose for Traffic and Bike/Pedestrian Mobility
The US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project has made a lot of progress since construction started back on September 14, 2020. When driving through this area, folks may have already...
Walk, Bike, Skate, or Roll to Find VTA at Viva CalleSJ
Viva CalleSJ returns on Sunday, April 19, 2026, turning East San José streets into car-free corridors for walking, biking, skating, and rolling. This year’s Eastside Quest route links Mexican Heritage...
VTA Joins Celebration for Long Awaited Bike/Ped Bridge
The celebrated opening of the new Highway 101 pedestrian/bike bridge at Adobe Creek in Palo Alto included a host of supporters, including those who helped provide the resources to get the job done...
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...
VTA Board Approves Central Bikeway – A Visionary 10-mile Bike Superhighway
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%...
New Traffic Signals to Improve Bike/Ped Safety at US 101/Blossom Hill
-Updated January 20, 2022-
As construction continues on the US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project, drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike will notice some signal and signage...
Traffic Relief and Improved Safety for Bikes and Pedestrians at U.S. 101/Blossom Hill Interchange
If you have driven, walked, or biked along Blossom Hill Road and over the interchange at US 101, you’ve likely noticed some significant improvements. Those include improved off and on ramps to US 101...
Adult Bicycle Education Classes Now Available!
It’s never too late to learn the fundamentals of riding a bike! VTA is pleased to announce adult bicycle education courses in partnership with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC). The classes...
Adult Bicycle Education Classes Coming Soon
It is never too late to learn something new! If you'd like to take advantage of Santa Clara County's growing network of active transportation routes, VTA is partnering with the Silicon Valley Bicycle...
Guided Tour of the Central Bikeway Project
Offering a glimpse into the future of cycling in Santa Clare County, a tour recently took place along part of the route planned for VTA's Central Bikeway.
The guided ride, organized by the San...
Accessing New Transit Centers Is Easy
We are excited for the upcoming opening of the Berryessa and Milpitas Transit Centers, which will provide service for BART’s Orange and Green Lines. Getting to and from the transit centers is no sweat...
VivaCalleSJ is June 12
School’s out for the summer and Viva CalleSJ is the perfect way to celebrate!
Viva CalleSJ’s “Parks to Roses” is happening on Sunday, June 12th. Enjoy a gorgeous day outside as you bike, skate...
VTA Earns Best Workplace for Commuters Certification
At VTA, we don’t just advocate for smarter, greener commuting—we live it. That’s why we’re proud to announce that VTA has earned the Best Workplace for Commuters (BWC) certification, recognizing our...
Construction on the Mathilda Improvements Project is in Full Swing.
VTA has reached a major milestone in efforts to ease traffic congestion at the Mathilda Ave. interchange in Sunnyvale, closing a small section of Moffett Park Drive between Mathilda Avenue and...
101/Blossom Hill Interchange Construction on Schedule
Crews are making great progress on construction of the US 101/Blossom Hill Interchange Improvement Project. Modifications to the interchange include reconfiguring the highway on-and off-ramps...
Ride and Roll to Viva Calle!
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...
Funds for One Bay Area Grant Program Available for County-Wide Projects
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been awarded approximately $91 million from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to share in its third round of funding for the One Bay Area...