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Our Second Virtual Office Hours: Ask VTA!
Here’s another chance to get answers to your transit questions from a host of VTA subject matter experts. Our second “Ask VTA: Virtual Office Hours” will happen Thursday, January 19 from 6 pm – 7 pm...
Give Us Your Thoughts on Access to the Capitol and Branham Light Rail Stations
How do you use the Branham and Capitol Stations light rail stations? Do you walk, ride your bike, or park your car and use transit? What will improve how you get around and make the area more...
VTA Trading Cards
Just in case you were wondering what the rarest trading card around is…we may have the answer: A VTA Trading Card!
Starting this week, selected VTA bus and train operators have two limited edition...
VTA Now Recommends, But No Longer Requires, Masks on Board
In light of recent decisions by the federal government to lift mask requirements on public transit, VTA is strongly recommending, but not requiring passengers and employees to wear masks aboard VTA...
Celebrating Earth Day by Taking Action
This Earth Day VTA joins over 100 transit agencies in pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This nation-wide effort is led by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support President Biden’s...
Searching for Members for the Committee for Transportation Mobility & Accessibility
VTA invites Santa Clara County residents to apply for the Committee for Transportation Mobility and Accessibility (CTMA) through this open and competitive online application process.
The Santa...
Norman Y. Mineta, former San Jose mayor, U.S. transportation secretary, dies at 90 (Mercury News)
At VTA, we mourn the loss of role model, leader and champion for public transportation Norman Y. Mineta. Learn more about the extraordinary life of Norm Mineta here.
The following is from the...
2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) Video and Teleconference Public Hearing
2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) video and teleconference public hearing on fiscal year 2021 Measure A expenditures is scheduled for May 11, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
The Committee is...
Overnight US 101 Northbound On-Ramp Closure
Starting Wednesday evening, May 11 at 7 p.m. to early Thursday morning 5:00 a.m., the US 101 northbound on-ramp off westbound Blossom Hill Road will be closed. Traffic will be detoured using...
Apprenticeship Program Captures the Attention of ATU International
Strengthening the voice transit workers have at their agencies is a top priority for International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) John Costa. When he heard that the Santa Clara...
Environmental Reports Available for Review – Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
VTA has completed and released the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report-2 (SEIR-2) for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project (EBRC). The project would extend light rail along...
VTA Awarded 2022-2023 Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant
This article was contributed by Transportation Planner III Ian Lin and Principal Transportation Planner Robert Swierk.
VTA is honored to be selected as a recipient of the Caltrans Fiscal Year 2022...
Public Scoping Meeting on May 19 for SR 17 Corridor Project
VTA will be holding a virtual public scoping meeting for the SR 17 Corridor Congestion Relief Project on Thursday, May 19, at 6:00 pm. Community members are invited to learn more about the project and...
Take a “Daycation” to Learn How to Ride VTA
If you’ve ever wanted to use public transportation in Silicon Valley, but weren’t sure how easy it really is to do, have we got an event for you!
Take a “Daycation” with a VTA transit expert and...
A Heartfelt Tribute from VTA Customer Service
The May 26th One Year Remembrance evokes different emotions for VTA employees and family members. The Customer Service Department, the face and voice of VTA, spent the horrific day last year taking...
Independent Investigation Concludes “No Indication” VTA Had Advance Warning of 2021 Mass Shooting at Guadalupe Light Rail Yard
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced today that its Board of Directors voted to release the Investigative Findings surrounding the tragic events of May 26, 2021.
“This Board is...
Survey: How to Improve Curtner Station Access
We want to improve the rider experience for customers who utilize the Curtner Station, and we need your help.
A new survey seeks to better understand how folks use the Station, and what changes...
Station Artists Selected for Eastridge Light Rail Extension
A creative direction will soon be taking shape for public art at two new light rail stations being built at Story Road and Eastridge in East San Jose. These stations are part of the planned 2.4-mile...
Transit Restoration Efforts Continue
VTA’s transit service has achieved a profound rebound in the face of unprecedented challenges over the last two years. All bus and light rail lines are running, front door boarding has resumed, and...
US 101 Express Lanes to Open in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
The newly built segment of Express Lanes stretching from US 101/CA 85 in Santa Clara County north to Whipple Ave in San Mateo County will officially open on Friday, February 11 with hours of operation...
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...
6th Grader Creates Public Art for VTA Bus Stop
Two years ago, Eva was a 4th grader studying at St. Justin School in Santa Clara. Driving to school, she often saw classmates and neighbors waiting at nearby VTA bus stops, sitting on plain brown...
Transit-Oriented Development Moving Forward
UPDATE: At the March 3 VTA Board meeting, the VTA Board of Directors to voted to authorize a Release for Offerings (RFO) for potential project developers for the Winchester Station Transit-Oriented...
2-Car Blue Line Trains Are Back
As more riders return to our trains, more trains are returning to our riders.
Starting Monday, March 7, Blue Line passengers will get to ride 2-car trains throughout the day, rather than the single...