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VTA ACCESS Paratransit Hosts “Coffee with the Community”
Ideas and suggestions flowed at the second “Coffee with the Community” event presented by VTA’s ACCESS Paratransit staff. The event was held at Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center on October 22, 2024...
VTA Selected as Champion of the Healthy Planet Climate Challenge
VTA proudly participates in the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, along with 240 transit agencies across the country. The Challenge...
Join Open House for Proposed Improvements on US 101 in Mountain View and Palo Alto
You’re invited! The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto, is...
BART Silicon Valley Extension Project Implements Major Cost Reductions
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Board of Directors recently took a major step towards advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project directing the...
Come From Away on VTA: Win Tickets to an Award-Winning Show!
Experience the Best Musical winner, COME FROM AWAY, this November at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts! The show runs from Thursday, November 21 through Sunday, November 24, and VTA is...
Campbell Vice Mayor Takes Over as VTA Board Chair
The Valley Transportation Authority’s new Board Chair, Sergio Lopez, takes office Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Lopez, who is serving as Vice Mayor for the City of Campbell and is a leader on...
Longest-Serving Board Member Cindy Chavez is Off to New Mexico
One by one, members of the VTA Board of Directors paid tribute to the agency’s longest-serving board member, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, at Chavez’s last board meeting, Thursday...
VTA’s Speed and Reliability Program launches across Santa Clara County
Implementing transit and speed improvements are the first step toward achieving VTA’s Visionary Network, an aspirational blueprint for future transit service in Santa Clara County. At the core of this...
VTA Wins Federal Funding for Gilroy Urban Planning
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been awarded $900,000 from the Federal Transit Administration as part of its ongoing commitment to integrate affordable housing with public...
Commuter Checks Reduce the Cost of Transit
Many Silicon Valley employers already offer a monthly SmartPass for VTA transit service, but what about employees who want to ride Caltrain, BART, ACE, SamTrans, AC Transit, Santa Cruz Metro, or...
San Jose Developing a Transformative Bike Plan
The City of San Jose is updating its bike plan to transform the streetscape into a place where bicycling is safe, convenient, and commonplace for people of all ages and abilities.
VTA will disperse...
Take the Pledge to Clean the Air October 2
In recognition of California Clean Air Day on October 2, 2019, VTA would like to remind you to do your part. Air pollution affects all of us and can be especially harmful for children and seniors...
Transforming “Development” into “Community” - Draft TOCs Playbooks are Live
Curious about potential growth near each of the future BART Silicon Valley Phase II station areas? After almost two years of community engagement, station-area land use analysis and coordination with...
What Moves You?
What moves you? That’s the question we want to put to our current and future riders at VTA. Of course, that question can be interpreted in multiple ways, and staring next month, we’re engaging the...
Service Changes Effective October 7, 2019
The following VTA service changes will take effect on Monday, October 7, 2019:
Minor Schedule Changes
Routes 19 and 201 (DASH).
Find more information on the service changes here, or contact...
Fall Opening for VTA’s SR 237 Express Lane Extension
Drivers on the SR 237 corridor may notice activity on the new overhead Express Lane toll signs this week. Don’t be alarmed! VTA is just testing the toll system to prepare for the opening of the...
VTA Board Approves Ad Hoc Financial Stability Recommendations
At the December 6, 2018 meeting, the VTA Board of Directors unanimously approved recommendations put forth by VTA’s Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee (Committee) to address VTA’s immediate and long...
Monday Night Football Means Planning Ahead for Transit
Monday Night Football comes to Levi’s Stadium on October 7, so make your transit plans now, whether you’re a football fan or not.
Because this is a weeknight game, that means the afternoon commute...
Winter is Coming - Remember, Only Rain Down the Drain!
This article was contributed by Selena Gonzalez.
As winter approaches, let’s battle water pollution and keep our storm drains and creeks clean! Winter rains produce stormwater runoff which is rain...
Ready for Launch! VTA’s All New Service December 28, 2019
*Edited on 11/21/19 to clarify information about Express Bus service and links to changes
On December 28, 2019, VTA is rolling out a more frequent bus network, improved bus routes and a new light...
VTA Historic Holiday Trolley Rides Again!
A South Bay favorite returns for the holidays! VTA’s Holly Trolley hits the rails just in time to make spirits bright and take you to your favorite downtown San Jose destinations. Whether you’re a kid...
General Engineering Contract Awarded for BART Phase II Project
In another important milestone for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension, the VTA Board of Directors awarded a contract to Mott McDonald/PGH Wong Engineering Joint Venture (MMW) at their...
VTA Board to Consider Final Relocation Plan for BART Phase II Project
On December 6, the VTA Board of Directors will consider adopting the Final Relocation Plan for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension into downtown San Jose and the City of Santa Clara. The...