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BART Silicon Valley Phase II: Continued Momentum with New Direction
SAN JOSE, CA – VTA made a critical decision in its approach to secure federal funding for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (Phase II Project). VTA has submitted a request to the Federal...
Independent Study Confirms VTA Plans for Single Bore Tunnel
An independent study by world renowned tunneling experts, confirms the Valley Transportation Authority’s single bore tunnel design is the right approach to deliver the BART Silicon Valley 6-mile...
Change the way you commute with a VTA Vanpool!
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...
BART Phase II Opportunities for Contractors
Please join this IN-PERSON meeting to learn about upcoming construction opportunities in VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Program. Meet the project team and representatives from our...
VTA Ready to Envision the Future of County Transportation
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...
VTA Offers Free Rides to Santa Clara County Warming Centers
With temperatures dropping, VTA will offer free fares to people who are traveling to or from Santa Clara Warming Centers from Tuesday, November 8, 2022, through Sunday, November 13, 2022. Find the...
Traffic Relief and Improved Safety for Bikes and Pedestrians at U.S. 101/Blossom Hill Interchange
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...
VTA Virtual Office Hours Answers Your Transportation Questions
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...
Overhead Line Worker Apprenticeship Program “The Power Crew"
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...
VTA's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project - December 2022 Newsletter
Project Overview
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project (The Phase II Project) is a six-mile, four-station extension of the regional BART system from the Berryessa/North San José...
Ridership Continues to Rebound
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...
Feds Clear the Way for VTA to Pursue Billions More in Funding for BART Silicon Valley Extension
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) just received authority to pursue federal funding for up to 50% of the cost of Phase II of the BART Silicon Valley Extension Project. The funding...
Stuff the Bus is Coming to Town!
Kickstart the season of giving by bringing joy to young lives! Join us for VTA’s popular Stuff the Bus toy drive in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Saturday, December...
Holiday Schedule for Bus and Light Rail Service
Taking VTA to your Christmas or New Year’s Day destinations? Remember, we’ll be operating on our Sunday/Holiday schedule for both holidays and for the observed holiday dates, Monday, December 26 and...
Meet the Artists Selected for the Future Eastridge Light Rail Extension Stations
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...
Resolve to Share Your Transportation Vision This January
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...
Human Trafficking Happens Everywhere - You Can Help VTA Stop It
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced a new effort to help rescue victims of human trafficking and punish perpetrators of this crime, at a news conference Friday, January 6, 2023
...January 2023 Service Changes
New changes are coming for the new year! January Service Changes will take effect on Monday, January 16, 2023. In addition to major improvements on nine bus routes, many running times are being...
Seven New Members Join 2023 VTA Board
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has seven new board members who were sworn into their positions at the first board meeting of the year, Thursday, January 12.
The new members from...
Our Second Virtual Office Hours: Ask VTA!
Here’s another chance to get answers to your transit questions from a host of VTA subject matter experts. Our second “Ask VTA: Virtual Office Hours” will happen Thursday, January 19 from 6 pm – 7 pm...
Give Us Your Thoughts on Access to the Capitol and Branham Light Rail Stations
How do you use the Branham and Capitol Stations light rail stations? Do you walk, ride your bike, or park your car and use transit? What will improve how you get around and make the area more...
VTA Trading Cards
Just in case you were wondering what the rarest trading card around is…we may have the answer: A VTA Trading Card!
Starting this week, selected VTA bus and train operators have two limited edition...