One by one, members of the VTA Board of Directors paid tribute to the agency’s longest-serving board member, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, at Chavez’s last board meeting, Thursday...
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been awarded $900,000 from the Federal Transit Administration as part of its ongoing commitment to integrate affordable housing with public...
Dozens of frontline VTA employees celebrated a major achievement with their graduation from the VTA/ATU Joint Workforce Investment (JWI) Apprenticeship Program. The group includes 69 bus operators...
Get ready for VTA’s annual Stuff the Bus event! Once again, we’re teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and Christmas in the Park to bring smiles to children across our community...
VTA put its expertise on statewide display, sharing best practices with transit professionals from throughout California, at the California Transit Association’s Fall Conference and Expo, held in San...
Around 300 junior and senior students, predominantly Latino, from Apollo and Overfelt High Schools in San Jose, attended Apollo High School’s 10th Annual College & Career Fair 2024. The event brought...
The Santa Clara County Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors took another major step in advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project by authorizing an amendment to the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the magic is happening right now in downtown San Jose! Christmas in the Park is lighting up Plaza de Cesar Chavez, delighting visitors with festive charm...
This year was significant for many of VTA’s projects and programs. From initial planning to groundbreaking construction and even ribbon-cutting, community members have been with us every step of the...
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a community celebration to recognize the collective efforts of staff and local partners to address the climate crisis.
With the help of a...
In a significant move towards enhancing public transportation accessibility and efficiency, today, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) introduced a fleet of 14 new Paratransit...
Women's History Month, celebrated every March in several countries, is a dedicated time to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and contemporary society. ...
How can we reduce the amount of driving resulting from new developments like housing, office buildings, or stores? With the Equitable Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program, VTA is working...
Helpful changes are coming to the River Oaks Park and Ride lot to improve environmental sustainability and accessibility. Not familiar with the River Oaks Park and Ride lot? Talk to a Niner fan!
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The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector light rail extension is on its way to construction, after the board of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority voted to approve a construction contract...
Monday, March 18 marks Transit Operator Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to the unsung heroes of our daily commutes – our transit drivers. These dedicated individuals are more than just operators...
Public transit is important to many communities, connecting people to jobs, schools, and leisure activities. It's no secret that VTA plays a crucial role in keeping Silicon Valley moving. What we...
There are more than 2,000 dedicated employees at VTA working together to move people around Santa Clara County. It takes many pieces to complete this puzzle, from the more visible positions such as...
VTA is seeking proposals from Santa Clara County municipalities, jurisdictions, arts, cultural, education, nonprofit and community organizations to support VTA’s vision of equitable Transit-Oriented...
Protecting your children as they walk or bike to school along Homestead Road in Sunnyvale is the focus of an upcoming VTA community meeting.
The in-person meeting begins at 6 p.m. on April 3...
We love to hear good news from our riding public. Likewise, we like to share info about the good work our employees do. Today, we share a story of a VTA passenger in a wheelchair who reported...
A team from VTA recently had the opportunity to visit Mr. Roque's science class at Weller Elementary School in Milpitas.
VTA ranked in the top 5 among the nation’s largest transit agencies in ridership growth last year, welcoming some 25-million riders aboard buses and light rail trains last year. The rankings are...
Are you ready to earn rewards as you commute to work? Join VTA’s SmartCommute Challenge this spring! Pick a smarter way to travel – whether it's sharing a ride, pedaling through, walking, or catching...
The inaugural Coffee with the Community event, held at the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired last Wednesday, April 10, 2024, was a huge success!
The event, aimed at fostering...
