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...
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...
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...
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 on fiscal year 2021 Measure A expenditures is scheduled for May 11, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
The Committee is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
VTA’s Transit Oriented Development project at Tamien is the recipient of an extraordinary state investment to the tune of $29 million to advance affordable housing near public transportation.
The...
Another step closer to advancing the Blossom Hill Station Transit-Oriented Development project, the City of San Jose Planning Department has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The...
In an effort to reduce freeway traffic noise, VTA is proposing the construction of new sound walls on I-280 between State Route 87 and Los Gatos Creek in San Jose. Construction on this project is...
At VTA, we have a special place in our hearts for our transit drivers. Whether bus, light rail, or paratransit drivers, they are our front-line workers, always there…rain or shine, serving our...
