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Valley Transportation Authority campaign "It Stops Here!" aims to STOP harassment on public transit
At VTA, there is no place for harassment, whether on our vehicles, at stops, at stations, or anywhere. Safety and security are core values at VTA, and we are committed to a safe, harassment-free...
Paratransit Open House
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is thrilled to announce its upcoming "ACCESS Paratransit Open House" on February 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Eastridge Transit Center, 2240...
April 2023 Service Changes
We’re springing into April Service Changes! The following bus and light rail service changes will take effect on Monday, April 24, 2023. We are adjusting many running times to respond to changing...
Ride and Roll to Viva Calle!
Spring into action this Sunday, April 23rd as Viva CalleSJ returns for the first event of the year. Bike, skate, walk, play, and enjoy free-wheeling through the open streets. Viva CalleSJ is a free...
Free Rides on Earth Day
You can be a part of the change on Earth Day and every day with one simple act – ride transit! We’re making it easier by offering FREE rides on VTA bus and light rail on Saturday, April 22 starting at...
Make Earth Day Every Day with Public Transit
As we’ve seen in recent events, our communities are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. Last summer, we faced an uninterrupted 10-day stretch of triple-digit heat, and this winter, we...
East San Jose Light Rail Extension is Fully Funded
Funding is now complete for the Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector, (formerly Capitol Expressway Light Rail project) after California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin announced a $46 million...
Call 988 for Mental Health Crisis - County of Santa Clara Teams Up with VTA to Get the Word Out
From the County of Santa Clara Office of Public Affairs
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) has teamed up with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...
Learn More About Bike/Ped Programs with Ask VTA
May is National Bike Month! First established in 1956, it’s an opportunity to highlight the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try. At VTA, we’re kicking off...
Annual Public Hearing of the Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) for the 2000 Measure A Transit Sales Tax Program
The Citizen’s Watchdog Committee (CWC) invites you to provide your input on 2000 Measure A expenditures, including the results of the annual compliance audit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
Join us at...
Get Ready to Bike to Wherever!
May is Bike Month and what better way to kick off the month than to celebrate a champion. April Beyersdorf is Santa Clara County’s Bike Champion of the Year! Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days organizers...
Light Rail Overhead Line Rehab - Spring & Summer 2023
Starting this spring, VTA will be repairing or replacing worn elements of the light rail overhead catenary system (OCS). As a result, segments of the light rail lines will be closed for construction...
Take VTA to Saturday’s San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC at Levi’s Stadium
It's another battle of NorCal vs. SoCal at Saturday's soccer match on May 6, where the San Jose Earthquakes will face off against defending MLS Cup champions LAFC at Levi's Stadium. Kickoff is set for...
VTA Board Approves Central Bikeway – A Visionary 10-mile Bike Superhighway
After three years of working in partnership with the community, the City of Santa Clara, the City of San Jose, the County of Santa Clara, and Caltrans, VTA’s Board approved the Final Plan and 10%...
Community Meetings Offer Preview of Proposed Biennial Budget
As the VTA Board of directors prepares to adopt a new biennial budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, there will be multiple opportunities for the public to learn about what’s in the proposed budget...
Here's What You Told Us You Wanted: Monterey Corridor Community-Based Transportation Plan
VTA and City of San Jose staff will host two community meetings (May 17 & 18) to share public comments and suggestions gathered last fall on how to improve the Monterey Road Corridor.
Please join...
Summer Youth Pass 2023 Available Now!
Remember feeling that exhilarating sense of freedom when you first stepped onto public transit as a teen? It was like the world opening up as you looked out the bus or train windows. The thrill of...
Branham and Capitol Station Transit-Oriented Development Projects Access Study Follow-up Pop-Up Events
The Branham and Capitol Station Access Study is focused on identifying recommendations and projects to improve how you get to and from the bus and light rail stations. Whether you walk, bike, take...
How Does VTA Create a Transit Service Plan? Ask VTA!
VTA’s transit service network is made up of a total of 60 routes, woven together and stretching from Palo Alto to Gilroy. Have you ever given much thought to how the complex system comes together? VTA...
New Location For VTA’S Downtown Customer Service Center!
We’re moving!
Our San Jose Downtown Customer Service Center will be relocated, but don’t worry; we are moving just a few doors down from our old location.
Starting May 30th, 2023, we will be...
Exploring Engineering: Boy Scouts Visit VTA for Their Merit Badge
The Boy Scouts of America Sunnyvale Troop 466 are known for their adventurous spirit and eagerness to learn. Through their merit badge program, scouts are provided with opportunities to explore...
US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project Wins 2023 Transportation Award
Each year the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) awards the coveted Transportation Awards to the top project teams in the state. We are proud to announce that the 34th annual CTF Awards...
Public Invited To View Draft 2024 Transit Service Plan
As we’re less than halfway through the current year, it may seem like it’s a little early to start thinking about transit service for 2024. In fact, the development of VTA’s annual service plan starts...
Board Approves Emergency Housing on VTA Property
The VTA Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of a 5-year ground lease agreement with the City of San Jose for 7.2 acres of land at the Cerone Bus Yard.
The move enables the construction of...