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Transit Security and Safety
Senate Bill (SB) 434 by Senator David Min (D-Irvine) was signed into law in 2023 and requires the state’s ten largest transit agencies, including the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...
VTAlerts - See Something, Say Something
Safety and security are very important at VTA, and we continually strive to find easy-to-use tools and technologies to make our transit system safe for all passengers.
We know that you are sometimes...
You Can't Beat a Train
It sounds simple.
It sounds like common sense.
However, our light rail operators are noticing an alarming increase in students and other pedestrians or bicyclists deliberately ignoring safety...
VTA Service Credit – March 2025
Credit for March 2025 Service Disruption
Thank you for your continued patience during the March 2025 service disruption. VTA is actively working to issue credits for riders and institutions who...
280 Off Ramp to Winchester Plans Progressing
Navigating to Winchester Boulevard from Highway 280 will be a bit easier in the near future, as plans progress to add a northbound offramp in the area. The I-280/Winchester Boulevard Interchange...
Take a Daycation on VTA
The “Daycation” program is designed to help older adults learn to navigate the bus and light rail system. The Daycation provides travel training to small groups so participants become comfortable...
VTA to PayPal Park
Trip Planning Help
Contact customer.service@vta.org or call (408) 321-2300 before your trip for a customized trip plan or any questions.
Train the Trainer Academy
The Train the Trainer Academy is a free comprehensive training for care providers and senior volunteers that provides a foundation to teach seniors how to safely and confidently use public...
SmartPass
VTA’s SmartPass provides annual calendar-year transit passes for institutions within Santa Clara County. It's a deeply-discounted pass, making it a low-cost benefit to participating organizations.
Sm...
VTA to Levi's®
Know Before You Go!
Speed and Reliability Program
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is embarking on a comprehensive project to enhance transit speed and reliability. Such improvements can help make transit an attractive mode choice...
Congestion Management Agency
VTA serves as the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for Santa Clara County and maintains the county’s Congestion Management Program (CMP), in accordance with California Statute, Government code 65088...
Bicycle Program
VTA's comprehensive Bicycle Program is committed to improving the bicycle infrastructure throughout Santa Clara County, and to enabling and encouraging people to bike to work, school, errands and for...
Land Use & Development Review Program
As the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) and transit agency for Santa Clara County, VTA plays a critical role in aligning land use and transportation planning to foster sustainable, multimodal, and...
Light Rail Speed and Safety Enhancements
The Speed and Safety Improvements are part of a program identified in VTA’s Light Rail Systems Analysis and Efficiency Study (2010).
The Light Rail Speed and Safety Enhancements study has reviewed a...
Complete Streets Program
Transforming Our Communities Through Transportation!
At VTA, we believe that streets are more than just avenues for cars; they are vital corridors that connect our communities and shape our urban...
Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful
Make a Difference One Trash Bag at a Time
Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful (KSCVB) is a countywide initiative involving multiple agencies aimed at cleaning up and preventing litter and graffiti on...
Portfolio
VTA currently has 28 sites throughout Santa Clara County that have been designated for Transit-Oriented Development around light rail, Caltrain, and BART stations, which you can view on the map below...
VTA's Newhall Yard and West Portal
Construction at VTA’s Newhall Yard and West Portal
Background and Purpose
The West Portal, located between Brokaw Road and I-880, serves as the launching point for the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to...
Phase II Tunneling Information
Official Tunneling Boring Machine (TBM) Naming Competition
Join VTA in commemorating the spirit of innovation by submitting an entry to name the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will bore the five...
2025 Labor Negotiations Updates
The information below is meant to provide updates on the 2025 negotiation process between VTA and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265.
VTA began negotiating a new contract with (ATU) in...