Search
VTA Selected as Champion of the Healthy Planet Climate Challenge
VTA proudly participates in the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, along with 240 transit agencies across the country. The Challenge...
Join Open House for Proposed Improvements on US 101 in Mountain View and Palo Alto
You’re invited! The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto, is...
BART Silicon Valley Extension Project Implements Major Cost Reductions
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Board of Directors recently took a major step towards advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project directing the...
Come From Away on VTA: Win Tickets to an Award-Winning Show!
Experience the Best Musical winner, COME FROM AWAY, this November at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts! The show runs from Thursday, November 21 through Sunday, November 24, and VTA is...
Campbell Vice Mayor Takes Over as VTA Board Chair
The Valley Transportation Authority’s new Board Chair, Sergio Lopez, takes office Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Lopez, who is serving as Vice Mayor for the City of Campbell and is a leader on...
Longest-Serving Board Member Cindy Chavez is Off to New Mexico
One by one, members of the VTA Board of Directors paid tribute to the agency’s longest-serving board member, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, at Chavez’s last board meeting, Thursday...
VTA Wins Federal Funding for Gilroy Urban Planning
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been awarded $900,000 from the Federal Transit Administration as part of its ongoing commitment to integrate affordable housing with public...
VTA Apprentices Celebrate Dual Accomplishments
Dozens of frontline VTA employees celebrated a major achievement with their graduation from the VTA/ATU Joint Workforce Investment (JWI) Apprenticeship Program. The group includes 69 bus operators...
Stuff the Bus with Holiday Joy and Toys!
Get ready for VTA’s annual Stuff the Bus event! Once again, we’re teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and Christmas in the Park to bring smiles to children across our community...
VTA Hosts Successful CA Transit Conference
VTA put its expertise on statewide display, sharing best practices with transit professionals from throughout California, at the California Transit Association’s Fall Conference and Expo, held in San...
Connecting Careers: VTA Participates in Apollo High’s Annual Career Fair 2024
Around 300 junior and senior students, predominantly Latino, from Apollo and Overfelt High Schools in San Jose, attended Apollo High School’s 10th Annual College & Career Fair 2024. The event brought...
Cost-Saving Revision Advances BARTSV Tunnel Work
The Santa Clara County Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors took another major step in advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project by authorizing an amendment to the...
VTA and Christmas in the Park: Spreading Holiday Cheer Far and Near!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the magic is happening right now in downtown San Jose! Christmas in the Park is lighting up Plaza de Cesar Chavez, delighting visitors with festive charm...
Year in Review: Celebrating 2024 Project Milestones
This year was significant for many of VTA’s projects and programs. From initial planning to groundbreaking construction and even ribbon-cutting, community members have been with us every step of the...
VTA Celebrates the Completion of its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a community celebration to recognize the collective efforts of staff and local partners to address the climate crisis.
With the help of a...
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Unveils New State-Of-The-Art Paratransit Vehicles
In a significant move towards enhancing public transportation accessibility and efficiency, today, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) introduced a fleet of 14 new Paratransit...
Celebrating Our Women Making History
Women's History Month, celebrated every March in several countries, is a dedicated time to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and contemporary society. ...
VTA And Partners Looking At Ways To Reduce Driving From New Development
How can we reduce the amount of driving resulting from new developments like housing, office buildings, or stores? With the Equitable Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program, VTA is working...
Exciting Upgrades at the River Oaks Park and Ride
Helpful changes are coming to the River Oaks Park and Ride lot to improve environmental sustainability and accessibility. Not familiar with the River Oaks Park and Ride lot? Talk to a Niner fan!
...
Unanimous Approval for East San Jose Light Rail Extension Construction Contract
The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector light rail extension is on its way to construction, after the board of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority voted to approve a construction contract...
Celebrate Transit Operator Appreciation Day on March 18: Every Mile, Every Smile
Monday, March 18 marks Transit Operator Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to the unsung heroes of our daily commutes – our transit drivers. These dedicated individuals are more than just operators...
Your Voice Matters to VTA
Public transit is important to many communities, connecting people to jobs, schools, and leisure activities. It's no secret that VTA plays a crucial role in keeping Silicon Valley moving. What we...
March AskVTA to Talk Jobs, Grants, and Contracting Opportunities
There are more than 2,000 dedicated employees at VTA working together to move people around Santa Clara County. It takes many pieces to complete this puzzle, from the more visible positions such as...
VTA is Launching New Grants for Transit-Oriented Community Building
VTA is seeking proposals from Santa Clara County municipalities, jurisdictions, arts, cultural, education, nonprofit and community organizations to support VTA’s vision of equitable Transit-Oriented...