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In honor of Black History Month, VTA is highlighting African Americans who helped to improve transportation systems through their creative ingenuity.

Andrew Jackson Beard

 Andrew Beard was a...

Do you have ideas on how to make it easier and more enjoyable to get to the Capitol and Branham Light Rail Stations and around the neighborhood? Whether you walk, bike, take transit, or drive (or do...

We have been very excited to introduce the community to the artists selected to enhance the new light rail stations planned for Story Road and Eastridge. Through a rigorous process of artist outreach...

With temperatures dropping, VTA will offer free rides to people who are traveling to or from Santa Clara Warming Centers from Friday, February 24, 2023, through Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

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Ever asked yourself, "What happens when VTA's aging light rail cars need to be replaced? How do we efficiently serve our current and future passengers? And what changes might need to be made to give...

“Transit Driver Appreciation Day” is coming up March 18, and we need your help!

We want to let our Bus and Light Rail operators know how much we always appreciate their hard work, and March 18th...

Extending BART into the heart of Silicon Valley will ultimately enhance mobility in the Bay Area, create thousands of jobs, spur transit-oriented...

President Biden made a strong statement of support for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II project, including a $500 million request in the administration’s budget for FY 2024.

This is the initial...

VTA staff is continuing work on the Valley Transportation Plan 2050 (VTP 2050) this Spring. A long-range planning and policy framework, the VTP 2050 will identify programs, projects, and policies for...

In 2001, VTA did a major investment study to determine the best transit solution for the highly congested I-880 and I-680 commute corridors on the east side of the Bay. Extending the regional BART...

Solving transportation challenges with technology is the basis of two competitive federal grants VTA recently won. A total of more than $2 million (Wheels on the Bus- Real-Time Data (RTD) at $500,616...

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, an incident happened that gives us pause to remind our community just how important, and well trained our VTA bus and train operators are. And to urge our riding public to...

VTA is continuing to invest in upgrades to its transit network and has increased efforts to show greater commitment to bus riders and attract new ones by making its facilities more appealing.

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Since its implementation in 1987, the VTA light rail system has grown to serve commuters traveling in Santa Clara County. From transporting passengers to their desired location or connecting them to...

César Chávez Day celebrates the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement hero  on March 31 every year.

Born to migrant laborers March 31, 1927, Chávez's early life experiences shaped...

Ever asked yourself, "What is the range of an electric bus? How many solar panels does VTA have? How can public transit help reduce the impacts of climate change?.”

Ask VTA! Join us virtually on...

Copa America is coming to Levi’s Stadium for the first of two matches. Catch Ecuador vs. Venezuela on Saturday, June 22, kicking off at 3:00 p.m. Jump on board VTA for a hassle-free trip.

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On Friday, June 14th Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a historic groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of its West Portal facility. This is the site where the...

Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose! This year, join us for an unforgettable day filled with exciting activities, delicious food, and spectacular...

The Rolling Stones are bringing their Hackney Diamonds Tour to Levi’s Stadium Wednesday, July 17th. You can’t always get what you want, but VTA is your way to get some satisfaction. 

Here are some...

VTA and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San José State University (SJSU) recently renewed their track record of successful collaboration.  MTI researchers and SJSU graduate students...

VTA is putting 2016 Measure B funds to work to help relieve traffic congestion at a busy Milpitas intersection. 

VTA engineers will work with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...

In an effort to rehabilitate our aging infrastructure, VTA will continue to schedule repairs through the fall to trouble spots on the light rail system that cause our service to run at a slower pace...

San Jose, Calif. – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been named the Outstanding Public Transportation System among “large” transit agencies throughout North America. This top...