Share Your Ideas to Improve South County Transit
How do you use the Gilroy Transit Center? Do you walk, ride your bike, park your car and take transit? What improvements would enhance your ability to get to and from the station?
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Celebrate Transit Month with Smart Commute
Hey there, Santa Clara County residents! Are you ready to make your commute fun and adventurous this September? It’s Transit Month, and we’re celebrating with excellent rewards, social media trivia...
Celebrating Progress: Ribbon Cutting at US 101/De la Cruz Blvd./Trimble Rd. Interchange
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists will be relieved to see the completion of the US 101/De La Cruz Boulevard/Trimble Road Interchange Improvement project. The ribbon-cutting ceremony held on August...
Take VTA to Viva CalleSJ for Transit Month
On September 8th, Viva CalleSJ is back in San Jose, turning major streets into car-free zones. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the streets are yours to explore—whether you’re biking, skating, or walking...
VTA Recognizes National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month and VTA is committed to building the readiness and resilience of the whole VTA community by providing essential tips proven to help people in times of...
Take VTA to the 52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
The 52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival will be a weekend celebrating creativity, culture, and community.
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns on September 7th and 8th. Hosted...
Share Your Input at the Diridon Station Open House
Please join us at the Gardner Community Center on Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM to share your input on what you'd like to see in the future of Diridon Station! This open house will...
VTA Operations Team Falls in to Save Life
When a team comes together to save a life, that is nothing short of a “Job Well Done”!
On August 25, Bus Operator Nichelle Harris was operating on Route 44.
Upon arriving at the end of the line...
Get your free “margaritas” to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with VTA
This month, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of people with roots in Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and Central and South America. Hispanic Heritage Month started as a week...
Hate Has No Home Here. VTA Stands United Against Hate.
VTA is proud to participate in United Against Hate Week, happening from September 21st to 27th, 2024! As a vital transportation hub in Santa Clara County, the safety of our employees and community...
Fatal Incident at VTA Chaboya Bus Yard
San Jose, CA — On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the San Jose Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the VTA Chaboya bus yard parking lot. The incident...
VTA Participates in See Tracks? Think Train® Week
See Tracks? Think Train® Week (formerly Rail Safety Week), September 23-29, 2024, is a week of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking...
VTA Ridership Is Exceeding Expectations
With summer winding down, VTA has been seeing some record-breaking ridership trends.
September 2024 is the first month since March 2020 in which VTA has seen 100,000+ riders on multiple days of...
Take Transit to Santa Clara County Cooling Centers
Temperatures are expected to soar into dangerous numbers over the next few days. From Tuesday, October 1, 2024, through Sunday, October 6, 2024, VTA will offer free fares to people traveling to or...
VTA's BART Silicon Valley Progress Update
Both Phases of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension Program are making notable progress.
The 10-mile Berryessa Extension is on track to open at the end of the year. Throughout the summer VTA and...
Exclusively Trained K-9 Officers Join Transit Patrol
Public transportation is among the most sensitive targets of terrorism, and now VTA has new dedicated tools to protect passengers: Yoshi and Nala, two bomb-sniffing, but affable, Labrador Retrievers.
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VTA Board Moves Forward on New Headquarters
After a thorough process and economic analysis, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is moving forward with a plan to relocate its headquarters and other satellite offices to one...
Making Progress on Overhauling Light Rail System
The VTA light rail system’s facelift is looking good! The oldest parts of the system are approaching nearly four decades in service, so it was time for an upgrade. VTA scheduled several...
Building the Silicon Valley BART Extension Responsibly
A recent news story regarding the safety of VTA’s single bore design in the BART Silicon Valley Phase Two Extension misleads its viewers with the false impression that this heavily reviewed and...
Crisis Management Ahead of November Elections
“We don’t plan for ‘if’ something will happen. We have to plan for ‘when’ it will happen.”
Vote for VTA to Win Community-Based Value Awards!
Catalyze SV is a community-based organization that engages community members, developers, and city leaders to envision and create sustainable, equitable, and vibrant places for people in Silicon...
Ghost Bikes Represent Lives Lost in Rail Accidents
Perhaps you have seen them on the side of the road or chained to a pole at a busy intersection. White painted bikes, otherwise known as ghost bikes, are symbols used to honor bicyclists who have been...
Celebrate Gilroy's 2nd Annual La Ofrenda Festival: Culture, Community, and Wellness Come Together
Join us on Saturday, November 2nd, from 1-7 p.m. in downtown Gilroy for the 2nd Annual La Ofrenda Festival, a vibrant gathering that celebrates Dia de Muertos through art, tradition, and community...
VTA Offers Free Rides to Vote Election Day
With Election Day on November 5, 2024, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is offering free rides on bus, light rail and Paratransit to designated Santa Clara County polling or drop...