Felipe Begines has the kind of upbeat, sunny disposition that just makes you want to smile. And it’s no wonder. The 7-year veteran bus operator says working at VTA “makes me the best version of myself...
VTA received valuable advice this week from young “consultants” who came up with some ideas on how to improve transportation and mobility in Morgan Hill.
When we debuted our 10-Point Plan to Strengthen Trust in Transit this past summer, we made a commitment to keep transit safe and clean. More recently, we've been listening to riders, collecting...
Customers have had questions about the capacity thresholds on VTA buses with the current COVID physical distancing requirements. To meet social distancing requirements, VTA must continue to limit...
VTA is helping to lead four other Northern California transit agencies to create successful labor/management partnerships, aimed at improving the quality of transit careers. The work is being done...
Mathilda Avenue improvements at US 101 and SR 237 first project completed with funds from 2016 levy
If you have driven, walked, biked or taken transit near the Mathilda Avenue interchange at US 101...
As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic increase in severity and additional restrictions are implemented in Santa Clara County, VTA’s challenge is to remain responsive to public health mandates and...
VTA will increase the frequency of seven bus routes to address the urgent issue of passenger pass ups, a move that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our transit service. Frequency...
The public is invited to participate in a virtual Open House Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. VTA, in partnership with the City of Cupertino, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...
During the stay-at-home order effective December 6th at 10 p.m., transit remains an essential service, and light rail, bus, and paratransit will continue to operate for essential trips.
While on or...
Nine outgoing board members also recognized for their service
Current Board Vice Chairperson Glenn Hendricks was unanimously elected chairperson at the Dec. 3 Board of Directors meeting. Chair...
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority highlighted its efforts in combatting human trafficking to a global virtual audience today.
The 2020 USDOT Transportation Leaders Against Human...
VTA is joining fellow APTA members and industry partners on Tuesday, Dec. 15 to collectively advocate to #SavePublicTransit with a day of mobilization and engagement.
Organized by the American...
From rising sea levels to extreme heat – the impacts of climate change can be scary, but failing to act is even scarier. Join VTA this month, in-person or virtually, to learn about our upcoming...
Changing seasons and changing traffic conditions could only mean one thing, it’s time to change things up again at VTA! The following bus and light rail service changes will take effect on Monday...
As part of the electrification of Caltrain, energization testing is planned for the weekends of October 22-23, 29-30...
Tired of taking a hit to your wallet at the gas pump? Join or create a vanpool and save on your daily commute through VTA’s Vanpool Subsidy Program!
Bigger and better than a carpool, vanpools allow...
What does the future of transportation in Santa Clara County look like to you? This Fall, VTA is working on two long-range, countywide transportation planning projects that will impact transportation...
If you have driven, walked, or biked along Blossom Hill Road and over the interchange at US 101, you’ve likely noticed some significant improvements. Those include improved off and on ramps to US 101...
Do you ever wonder how transit routes are decided? What does it take to fund, design, and build bike paths? What decisions go into developing land around transit centers? Ask VTA!
We’re holding...
After more than a year-long hiatus of VTA’s Overhead Line Worker Apprenticeship, the program is back to carry on the work of our VTA Family members who lost their lives May 26, 2021.
They’re called...
It’s been a long road to win riders back to transit after the pandemic depleted transit ridership, but ridership on VTA buses and trains continues to grow as we head into 2023. Bus ridership, which...
After the holidays, we are beginning the new year with a special focus on art!
VTA is hosting community meetings to meet the artists commissioned to enhance the two new light rail stations that...
Want to increase your civic engagement this year? Community members have the month of January to contribute their vision to two important long-range transportation planning projects: VTA Visionary...
