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The May 26 tragedy at the Guadalupe Light Rail Yard continues to affect VTA transit service.  As the VTA Family grieves, attends funerals, and supports each other, we have less staff available to...

Overshadowed by the tragic event of last Wednesday, a new social distancing protocol that went into effect to allow more passengers on VTA buses, is helping to cut down on the number of passengers...

A new pilot program introducing direct bus service from Diridon Station to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) highlights service changes that go into effect June 14th.

The SCVMC Shuttle will...

The proposed project funded by 2016 Measure B and SB1 is the first phase of the larger US 101 Improvement Project between Monterey Road and the SR 129 project. This was last shared with the community...

The horrific attack at VTA’s light rail yard on May 26, in which nine VTA employees were killed, prompted questions about the personnel history of the shooter, Samuel Cassidy, a 20-year VTA employee.

VTA, Santa Clara County, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center are proud to present the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Shuttle! This bus takes riders between the SCVMC and San Jose Diridon transit...

The June 9 virtual meeting to discuss the US 101/SR 25 Phase 1 Project drew dozens of interested attendees.  You can click here to read more about what's planned, and below is a review of some of the...

VTA has reached a major milestone in efforts to ease traffic congestion at the Mathilda Ave. interchange in Sunnyvale, closing a small section of Moffett Park Drive between Mathilda Avenue and...

As Santa Clara County reaches a pivotal 80% COVID-19 vaccination rate, VTA will return to charging regular fare for all passengers beginning July 1. For the past four months, rides to any vaccination...

This article was contributed by Transportation Planner Aiko Cuenco and Senior Environmental Planner Lani Lee Ho

VTA is honored to be selected as a recipient of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Sustainable...

Starting  Monday morning, a whole new class of bus operators will roam the streets of Santa Clara County taking passengers to work, doctor appointments, or wherever they need to go.  Twenty-two brand...

It’s like a carpool…only bigger.  Vanpools are gaining in popularity as Bay Area commuters become increasingly frustrated with heavy traffic. Now, VTA is making it more affordable for vanpoolers to...

This blog post was updated on August 25 at 12:45 p.m. to indicate that VTA has entered into Phase 4 of the reopening plan.

We know our light rail passengers are eager to see the trains running...

We encourage you to tune in to an upcoming public hearing to see how your 2016 Measure B taxes are being put to use. (This meeting was rescheduled from May 26, 2021.)

Santa Clara County voters...

VTA’s Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) considers and advocates for smart, well-thought-out transportation policies and initiatives. The committee then advises the full VTA Board of Directors on those...

The following service changes will take effect on Monday, August 2:

New Light Rail Bus Bridge: The bus bridge will operate from the Paseo de San Antonio Station up to Baypointe via 1st St, then...

Although we hear much about the advent of autonomous vehicles, there’s a lot that such driving technology needs to conquer before self-driving vehicles become a viable travel option.

Autonomous...

After three previous rounds of public engagement and analysis, the community is once again invited to collaborate and provide feedback on the Central Bikeway Study draft report and conceptual design...

Atmospheric rivers... Kids back in school… People taking public transit… Nature is healing.

Last month, VTA’s systemwide weekday ridership hit 47% of pre-pandemic levels – a marked increase over...

More transportation tax dollars are hitting the streets of Mountain View in the new year with the help of 2016 Measure B funds.

The City of Mountain View announced it will expand weekday operating...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has released a Request for Proposals to hire a consultant to aid the agency in making significant and meaningful changes in the organizational...

What better way to start the new year than celebrating the accomplishments of one of our own!

Angelina Begines, the daughter of Felipe Begines, a veteran bus operator out of the Chaboya Division...

-Updated January 20, 2022-

As construction continues on the US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project, drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike will notice some signal and signage...

In observance of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, VTA acknowledges our unique role and responsibility as transportation employees to help combat this growing criminal scourge.

Unfortun...