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US 101/ SR 25/ Santa Teresa Boulevard Extension Project
Overview
Located in southern Santa Clara County, the Santa Teresa Boulevard Extension project would provide a new direct connection from the area south of the City of Gilroy to both US 101 and SR 25...
Mixed Use Street
Higher priority design elements and traffic management features on mixed-use streets support a thriving pedestrian environment.
- Provide wide sidewalks zones.
- Provide high-amenity transit...
Travelway
Design narrower travelways. Travelway width affects pedestrian crossing distance and vehicle speed, but also the street’s sense of enclosure, visual appearance, and perception as a barrier. Wide...
Corridors
Vary cross-sections along the length of the corridor to support adjoining uses. In response to heavy pedestrian and transit use in busy core areas, traffic lanes may be narrowed, and sidewalks...
How do I rent a bike locker?
For a list of VTA bike locker locations, visit the BikeLink website.
At sites where bike parking demand exceeds parking supply, VTA is transitioning from the current one-locker-per-person system to a...
Santa Clara Pedestrian Undercrossing
VTA designed and constructed a pedestrian undercrossing extension at the Santa Clara Caltrain Station to open access to the platform from both sides of the tracks.
The tunnel provides easier and...
Case Studies (Street Design Implementation)
San José, CA - Downtown Better Bikeways Quick-Build Network (2018 to 2019)
In 2018, inspired by international examples, San José began implementing a network of connected low-stress bikeways...
Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) 2050
VTA’s overarching goal is to provide transportation facilities and services that support and enhance the county’s continued success by fostering a high quality of life for Santa Clara County residents...
Bicycle and Micromobility Device Parking Design
Provide separate space close to building entrances or in other designated and intuitive locations for shared bicycle and scooter parking that is outside a pedestrian path of travel.
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Carpool
SmartCommute is the perfect way to find a carpool.
With VTA’s SmartCommute platform, you can easily connect with carpool partners who share your route and schedule. Whether you like being in the...
CDT - Bibliography
Section 1
Metropolitan Transportation Commission. “Priority Development Areas (PDAs).” https://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/focused-growth-livable-communities/priority-development-areas
Seattl...
Street Design Implementation - Home Page
Even today, street design standards are based first on accommodating efficient, free, and rapid motor vehicle flow. Decisions about geometry and operations of a street typically begin with reducing...
Intersections
Minimize conflict points and shorten crossing distances.
- Reduce the number of motor vehicle lanes pedestrians and bicyclists must cross. If the intersection legs are wide because of right-turn...
Let's Build Transit-Oriented Communities
Equitable, Prosperous, Walkable, Sustainable Places
VTA wants to see Santa Clara County thriving.
As the region grows, people will continue to move here, securing jobs and expanding their families...
Mathilda Avenue Improvements at SR 237 and US 101
The Project is located in the City of Sunnyvale from Almanor Avenue/Ahwanee Avenue to Innovation Way, including on- and off-ramp improvements at the SR 237/Mathilda Avenue and US 101/Mathilda Avenue...
Pedestrian Environment
Provide wide sidewalks with unobstructed through zones. The through zone is the part of the sidewalk reserved for pedestrian movement along the street.
- Sidewalk widths should be in the range of 6...
28th Street/Little Portugal Station
The 28th Street/Little Portugal Station will be between US-101 and 28th Street, just north of East Santa Clara Street and behind the Five Wounds Portuguese National Parish. Passengers will be able to...
Can I bring my bike on the bus/light rail?
Bus
VTA has equipped all buses with exterior bike racks that can accommodate up to three bicycles. Rapid 522 buses (the long blue ones) can hold three bikes on the front rack plus two inside the rear...
Montague Expressway Pedestrian Overcrossing
As a finishing touch to the BART Phase I project, VTA is constructing a 229-foot long steel pedestrian bridge running north-south, crossing over Montague Expressway. Travelers can access it on one...
Can I park my cargo bike in a locker?
Probably. We will be providing at least one space for oversized bicycles at each location.
Can I park my scooter in a bike locker?
Yes, the new lockers are taller than the old lockers, and so push scooters and electric scooters will fit.
Support Equitable Transit Oriented Communities
Target growth and development (intensified and mixed land uses) to bus routes, light rail lines, and transit stations and provide pedestrian- and bike-friendly access.
- Ensure developments...
SmartCommute
SmartCommute is VTA’s free rewards platform that turns sustainable travel, such as biking, walking, transit, carpooling, or teleworking, into real-world benefits. Sign up, connect your Commute Tracker...
Transit Streets
Speed up transit. On VTA’s high-frequency network, provide design and operational enhancements that reduce transit vehicle delay.
- Implement transit signal priority (TSP) by installing necessary...