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.
In...
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...
Children often have big dreams and aspirations, fueled by their boundless imagination and curiosity about the world around them. For one 5-year-old boy named Matteo, his love for VTA buses and trains...
"I already want to live here!” -- Participant in a VTA 28th Street/Little Portugal TOD Stakeholder Group
Throughout the spring and fall, VTA hosted over 20 stakeholder engagements and pop-ups for...
Celebrate the New Year and leave the driving to us!
VTA will continue the tradition of providing free bus (Route 500) and light rail service (Blue Line, Green Line, and Orange Line) in...
The Clipper START pilot program provides fare discounts for adult single rides on multiple transit systems around the Bay Area. The program is administered by MTC in partnership with Bay Area transit...
VTA is holding a public meeting/open house for the 101/Zanker Road/Skyport Drive/Fourth Street Project on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, at the Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School...
Every January, National Mentoring Month spotlights the extraordinary impact of mentorship. This recognition celebrates the role of mentoring in talent development, knowledge transfer, skill...
With temperatures dropping, VTA is offering free fares to people who are traveling to or from Santa Clara County Warming Centers from Wednesday, January 10, 2024, through Friday, January 12, 2024.
...Have you heard? Route 71 is becoming a frequent route! What does that mean for our riders? Enhanced service connecting Milpitas Transit Center to Eastridge Transit Center and everywhere in between.
...Note: The venue for this event has been changed. Please join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose.
Interested in working with VTA? Potential firms can learn more about...
VTA would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to 2023 VTA Board Chair and Palo Alto City Councilmember Patrick “Pat” Burt for his support and commitment to public transportation.
Pat Burt...
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez is taking on her fourth and final role as Chair of the VTA Board of Directors for 2024. In her address to the board during the first meeting of the new year...
The FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LX may be two years away, but VTA is already starting to lay the groundwork for ensuring successful, safe transit service to Levi’s Stadium for expected record crowds...
The Committee on Transportation Mobility and Accessibility (CTMA) positively kicked off the year 2024 by electing its leadership. The re-elected Chairperson Aaron Morrow and second Vice Chair Lupe...
Hundreds of transit workers from agencies in California and 5 other states, attended “Mentors In Motion: Inspiring Each Other and Building Community”, the annual meeting of California Transit Works.
...(The rendering above was provided by: PYATOK Architecture + Urban Design)
VTA is creating the opportunity for more affordable housing in Santa Clara County, this time in the City of Campbell, built...
Identifying and addressing the unique challenges women face in public transit, particularly in frontline roles, is the mission of a newly formed group at VTA known as Women Innovating Transit, or “WIT...
