Temperatures in some Bay Area cities are expected to reach triple digits over the next few hours according to the National Weather Service. Santa Clara County has set up 13 cooling centers to help you...
In recognition of Rail Safety Month, in September, VTA is asking you to share an important message to help save lives. The message is “You can’t beat a train.”
It sounds simple. It sounds like...
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been awarded approximately $91 million from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to share in its third round of funding for the One Bay Area...
After thorough and careful consideration, it is the conclusion of the Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) that, for the 2018 Financial Year, 2000 Measure A tax dollars were spent in accordance with the...
Five women are among the new class of bus operator trainees who graduated today from a 9-week program. To create a more diverse workforce and provide well-paying jobs for women, VTA established a goal...
VTA is once again performing significant maintenance projects along our light rail system. Through November, certain parts of the line will be closed for construction for short periods, mostly on...
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley (BSV) Phase II Project is a 6-mile project that extends BART service from the Berryessa BART station, which opened for passenger service in June 2020, to downtown San José...
Thank you to those of you who submitted one (or more) of hundreds of comments so far on the 2023 Service Plan, joined us at our virtual meetings, or stopped by our tables at the Viva Calle and World...
We’ve all been itching to celebrate independence and we finally can on the 4th of July at Discovery Meadow in Downtown San Jose or Great America in Santa Clara! To help you get in and out without...
The newly signed California state budget represents an historic funding opportunity for public transit operators like the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. VTA hopes to see tremendous...
When 28 students from the automotive program at San Jose’s Independence High School piled onto one of VTA’s electric buses Friday morning, they weren’t just taking a ride on the new zero emission...
As work to bring BART service and four new stations to Silicon Valley moves forward, VTA is entering a more robust collaborative phase on the biggest transportation infrastructure project in County...
A Spare the Air Alert is in effect, Friday, September 13, for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy. High levels of ozone pollution...
In an effort to increase textile recycling and lessen the amount of waste produced, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has partnered with Green Education Foundation nonprofit to introduce Neighborh...
VTA is partnering with CityDance San Jose for a series of FREE, open-air dance and music events at the Circle of Palms, next to the San Jose Museum of Art, in downtown San Jose. A professional...
If you feel like you have seen VTA sharing surveys lately, we have! We use surveys to engage and receive feedback for our programs like our Service Planning, Express Lanes, and Sustainability programs...
As part of Plastic-Free July, we encourage VTA staff and our community to learn ways to reduce plastic waste. This article provides several resources and ideas to the help you reduce single-use...
When it comes to advocating for California’s transportation infrastructure, the Santa Clara Valley is fortunate to have a home grown champion, with statewide influence. State Senator Jim Beall (D, 15)...
Our agency has won a First Place Award in the 2023 AdWheel Awards competition from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for communications and marketing. The winning entry in the...
Over the last three months, hundreds of community members have made their voices heard to help VTA develop mobility solutions that work for everyone. We thank you for contributing.
Last November...
Imagine being able to leave home in the morning and take a short walk to the transit plaza, hop on the light rail or one of the buses, or walk to nearby stores to do your shopping.
VTA is working...
In honor of Black History Month, VTA is highlighting African Americans who helped to improve transportation systems through their creative ingenuity.
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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