Bay Area transit agencies are teaming up to ensure that those individuals who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can use transit to get to vaccination sites - and can easily learn where and how to...
The State of California has announced that transit workers are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations...
You may be surprised to know that VTA is encouraging the rebirth of native plants and animals in the hills above South Santa Clara County’s Coyote Valley. A recent staff tour of the 500+ acre VTA...
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.
If you plan to be in Milpitas this weekend, steer clear of Montague Expressway near the Great Mall. Starting Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m., all westbound lanes will be closed and then the eastbound lanes...
At the June 2, 2016 meeting, the VTA Board of Directors unanimously adopted the framework and funding amounts for a ½-cent 30-year sales tax measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot to help fund...
VTA will be offering free rides to cooling centers along VTA routes on Wednesday, August 14 and August 15.
This offer runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on VTA bus and light rail and is intended to...
In the fall of 2017, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 595 (Beall). Senate Bill 595 authorized a new measure, Regional Measure 3 (RM 3), to be placed on the June 5, 2018 ballot, that would...
For more than four months, riders have enjoyed free trips on VTA but on August 1, fare collection will resume for all bus, train, and paratransit services. The VTA Downtown Customer Service Center at...
Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar a year criminal industry and is considered the fastest-growing enterprise in the world. According to the 2017 Polaris report, there are 4.3 million victims...
If you've driven on Montague Expressway near the Milpitas Great Mall since mid-July, you've likely seen the brand new colorful pedestrian bridge that was recently hoisted and now spans the roadway. On...
The Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) for the 2000 Measure A Transit Sales Tax Program will hold its annual public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12 via Zoom video and teleconference. The...
If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then VTA’s recent virtual industry forum will go a long way to maximize design and construction efficiencies for the Eastridge to BART Regional...
As part of our ongoing effort to provide optimal service to the riding public, VTA makes adjustments quarterly to bus and light rail schedules to align with local and regional transit services better...
Protecting all riders and operators is a priority for VTA, especially when it comes to those most in need. While you’ve probably seen numerous photos and posts about protections on buses and light...
During this time of extraordinary caution, and as our county prepares to ease its Shelter-in-Place restrictions, it is important to know VTA continues to engage with the older adult community. VTA’s...
As riders begin to return to public transportation in the Bay Area, surveys show that passengers want to be assured transit vehicles are clean and that steps are taken to ensure a healthy operation...
This summer, VTA opened its new transit centers at Berryessa and Milpitas. Not only do these two modern, environmentally-friendly buildings bring BART to Santa Clara County for the first time ever...
VTA, Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) in Ohio and CALSTART joined forces to be one of 25 projects across the country to receive grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) the...
As an additional step to enhance the ride for customers, VTA will soon have hand sanitizer and mask dispensers on board buses and light rail trains. While face coverings have been mandated for several...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Building on the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the 75th anniversary of NDEAM is a time for...
State Route 237 is known for the many large companies that line its corridor. But with more people working from home these days, employees and other travelers might be missing important information...
With all the fires creating smoke pollution and the recent heatwaves in the Bay Area, one can truly appreciate clean air now more than ever! Despite these environmental hazards, we can still do our...
